Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Grimsby, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Town of Grimsby Animal Care and Control By-law No. 10-06 (consolidated, as amended by 12-37, 15-81 and 16-08), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Licence fee: Dog registration $30.00; Late dog registration (after April 1) $75.00. Leash rule: No dog at large except designated off-leash areas; off owner's premises, leash held by person, max 5 m.
Town of Grimsby Animal Care and Control By-law No. 10-06 (consolidated, as amended by 12-37, 15-81 and 16-08)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 9(a)
licence fee
Dog registration $30.00; Late dog registration (after April 1) $75.00
Schedule "A" (15-81 amendment)
leash rule
No dog at large except designated off-leash areas; off owner's premises, leash held by person, max 5 m.
s. 26; s. 27; s. 28
max animals
3 dogs over 10 weeks; 3 cats over 10 weeks, max 10 cats
s. 52; s. 56
scout note
Grimsby requires dogs to be registered and to wear a Town ID tag. Dogs may not run at large and can be seized. Dangerous dogs must be muzzled off the owner's property. A home may keep no more than 3 dogs, and no more than 3 cats on a residential lot, unless licensed as a kennel. Livestock may not run