Dogs & animal control — Coleman, Ontario

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

In the Township of Coleman, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Township of Coleman Animal By-law 11-18, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: Set fines: $15.00; $35.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 spayed/neutered; $20.00 non-spayed/non-neutered; $50.00 shelter/kennel for three or more dogs; nil for seeing eye/hearing ear/police work dog.

Township of Coleman Animal By-law 11-18 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4.1
licence fee $10.00 spayed/neutered; $20.00 non-spayed/non-neutered; $50.00 shelter/kennel for three or more dogs; nil for seeing eye/hearing ear/police work dog s. 5.1(d); s. 5.2
leash rule No dog or cat shall run at large; leash must be not more than 2 metres, under effective control. s. 12.1; s. 12.4
max animals more than three dogs or more than three cats; combined maximum four s. 10.1
fine range Set fines: $15.00; $35.00 Schedule "B"
scout note

Coleman requires yearly dog registration: $10 if spayed or neutered, $20 otherwise, $50 for a kennel of three or more dogs. No more than 3 dogs or 3 cats per dwelling, 4 animals combined. Dogs and cats may not run at large and must be on a leash of 2 m or less. Animals at large are impounded for 3

By-laws index

By-law index page with Animal By-Law tab.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.colemantownship.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities