Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Espanola, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw No. 2790/17 Licensing and Registration of Dogs and Cats and Control of Animals, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines: $100.00; $250.00; up to $5,000 for vicious dog offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog at large when off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max two (2) metres held by a person or securely affixed.
Bylaw No. 2790/17 Licensing and Registration of Dogs and Cats and Control of Animals
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
licence fee
Cat Licence Fee - $20.00; Dog Licence Fee -$20.00; For Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) Dog Licence fee - $10.00, Cat Licence fee - $10.00; LATE FEE: add $10.00 to each licence fee; Service Animals - no charge; Replacement Tag - $5.00; Transfer - $5.00
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dog at large when off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max two (2) metres held by a person or securely affixed.
s. 4.4; s. 4.5
fine range
Set fines: $100.00; $250.00; up to $5,000 for vicious dog offence
Schedule "F"; Schedule "E"
scout note
Dog and cat licences required, 2017 schedule $20 each ($10 seniors, $10 late), kennel $100; leash is under 2 m; animals at large prohibited and impounded. Scanned, OCR.
Animal Control and Bylaw Enforcement page
Town page; licences via rdshelter.ca or the shelter (text partly dated).