Dogs & animal control — Collingwood, Ontario

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

In the Town of Collingwood, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 2012-016 (consolidated, amended by 2024-052), verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner of a dog shall allow their dog to run at large. Max animals: 3 dogs per residential dwelling unit or commercial/industrial/institutional structure; 6 cats per residential dwelling unit.

Animal Control By-law No. 2012-016 (consolidated, amended by 2024-052) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 6.1
licence fee Per dog $30.00; Per dog spayed/neutered or micro chipped (with documentation) $25.00; Per dog spayed/neutered and micro chipped (with documentation) $20.00; Per 3rd Licensed dog $40.00; Payment after March 15 - Penalty Surcharge $10.00; New dog after July 1 $20.00; Service Dogs No Charge; Replacement tag $5.00 Schedule A
leash rule No owner of a dog shall allow their dog to run at large. s. 10.1
max animals 3 dogs per residential dwelling unit or commercial/industrial/institutional structure; 6 cats per residential dwelling unit s. 8.1; s. 16.1
fine range not exceeding $5,000; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000; continuous offences not exceeding $10,000; multiple offences not exceeding $10,000 s. 23.1; s. 23.3; s. 23.4; s. 23.6
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Collingwood requires every dog over six months to have a licence, renewed yearly, with the fee set in the Fees and Services By-law (free for service dogs). Dogs may not run at large or trespass, even on a leash. Kennels need a licence. Impounded dogs can be redeemed within 3 days. Fines up to $5,000.

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