Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Dogs & animal control — Cobalt, Ontario: Town of Cobalt By-law No. 2025-23 (Keeping of Animals and Registration of Dogs and Cats)

In the Town of Cobalt, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Town of Cobalt By-law No. 2025-23 (Keeping of Animals and Registration of Dogs and Cats), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than $5,000.00; set fines: $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400, $500. A licence is required. Leash rule: All dogs and cats off owner's premises must be on a leash of not more than two (2) meters, held under effective control.

Town of Cobalt By-law No. 2025-23 (Keeping of Animals and Registration of Dogs and Cats) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.2.1
leash rule	All dogs and cats off owner's premises must be on a leash of not more than two (2) meters, held under effective control.	s. 4.3.3
max animals	Residential Type 1/2: 3 dogs, 3 cats, combined total 5; Residential Type 3/other dwelling zones: 2 dogs, 2 cats, combined total 3 (unless kennel licence).	s. 4.2.1; s. 9.6.1
fine range	not more than $5,000.00; set fines: $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400, $500	s. 12.1; Appendix "1" of Schedule "A"

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Cobalt requires dogs and cats to be registered every year (by Jan 1) and tagged. A household may keep up to 5 dogs, 5 cats, 8 in total. Dogs and cats may not run at large; leashes must be 2 m or less. Vicious animals can be ordered muzzled and leashed; strays are impounded. Set fines are $50-$150 (e.g. $100

Town of Cobalt By-laws page

Index also lists Exotic Animals By-law 2025-29.