Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Town of East Gwillimbury Animal Care and Control By-law No. 2020-085 (as amended by By-law 2024-004), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: First conviction: $300.00–$50,000.00; second/subsequent: $500.00–$100,000.00; continuing: $500.00–$10,000.00 per day; multiple: $500.00–$10,000.00 per offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner of a Dog shall cause or permit the Dog to be At Large in the Town.
Town of East Gwillimbury Animal Care and Control By-law No. 2020-085 (as amended by By-law 2024-004)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
leash rule
No Owner of a Dog shall cause or permit the Dog to be At Large in the Town.
s. 4.1
max animals
3 Dogs; 4 Cats; 6 Animals
s. 3.1; s. 6.1; s. 12.7
fine range
First conviction: $300.00–$50,000.00; second/subsequent: $500.00–$100,000.00; continuing: $500.00–$10,000.00 per day; multiple: $500.00–$10,000.00 per offence
s. 20.3(a)-(d)
scout note
East Gwillimbury requires an annual dog licence and tag (apply by Feb 28). A dwelling may have at most 3 dogs and 4 cats. Dogs may not run at large and can be impounded. Kennels need a licence. Backyard hens need a $100 licence (2024-004). Fines run from $300 to $100,000.
Animal Services (Animal Control)
Animal control via Aurora shared service (1-877-979-7297); summarises Animal Care and Control By-law 2020-085: kennel licences, tethering, pigeon limits, hens, $250 stoop-and-scoop fine. Bylaw text lists dog licence due 28 Feb, max 3 dogs per dwelling.