Dogs & animal control — Gravenhurst, Ontario

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

The Town of Gravenhurst, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. 2018-26 Licensing and Control of Dogs, verified 2026-10-23.

By-law No. 2018-26 Licensing and Control of Dogs adopted bylaw

Gravenhurst requires a yearly licence for every dog, with fees set in the Town's User Fees and Charges By-law. No more than 3 dogs per household without a kennel licence. Dogs may not run at large and must be leashed on public property. Dangerous dogs can be ordered muzzled. Dogs at large can be seized and impounded.

By-law No. 2024-14 amending Dog Licensing and Control By-law 2018-26

Moves dog licence fees (incl. dangerous and replacement) to Schedule 1 of the Fees and Service Charges By-law 2023-119; repeals Schedule A.

Canine Control (Town of Gravenhurst)

Dog licensing, K9 park off-leash area, enforcement contacts.

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