Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care and Control By-law 2017-22 (regulate keeping of animals, responsible pet ownership, registration of dogs and cats), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner of a Dog or Cat shall cause, allow or permit a Dog or Cat he or she Owns to be At Large. Max animals: more than two Unaltered Dogs or more than two Unaltered Cats.
| licence required | yes | s. 6(1) |
| leash rule | No Owner of a Dog or Cat shall cause, allow or permit a Dog or Cat he or she Owns to be At Large | s. 17(1) |
| max animals | more than two Unaltered Dogs or more than two Unaltered Cats | s. 16(1) |
Dogs and cats must be licensed; At Large rules and leash definition (1 m); max two unaltered dogs per premises (plus kennel exceptions); rabbit and poultry limits; impoundment. In force 1 March 2017.
City page hosting the by-law PDF.
2026 dog/cat licence fees: 1-year $30-$54, 3-year $71-$137, lifetime $137-$330 (spay/neuter and senior rates); licence within 7 days of ownership.
By-law index linking Animal Care and Control By-law.