Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Erin, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 15-57 to license and regulate the keeping of dogs, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: Every owner shall keep dog leashed or under control off owner's property unless prior consent given.
By-law 15-57 to license and regulate the keeping of dogs
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
leash rule
Every owner shall keep dog leashed or under control off owner's property unless prior consent given.
s. 8.1
scout note
Erin requires a yearly dog licence by 31 March, with the fee set in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law; guide and police dogs are exempt. Dogs may not run at large and must be leashed or under control off the owner's property. Dogs at large are impounded for 3 days. Officers can issue muzzle orders.
Dog Licence page
Town dog licence page; licences via DocuPet.
Erin by-laws index
By-law list linking dog by-law 15-57 and animal-keeping by-law 16-33.