Dogs & animal control — Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario

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

In the Township of Guelph/Eramosa, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law 80/2016 (consolidated Aug 9, 2021) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit a dog or puppy to be at large except in a designated off-leash area. Max animals: 3 (three) dogs.

Dog Control By-law 80/2016 (consolidated Aug 9, 2021) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3(b)
leash rule No owner shall permit a dog or puppy to be at large except in a designated off-leash area. s. 4(a)
max animals 3 (three) dogs s. 3(a)
fine range First offence: not more than $50,000.00; second/subsequent: not more than $100,000.00; Schedule A set fines: $125.00, $150.00, $175.00, $200.00, $250.00, $300.00, $400.00, $500.00 s. 10(c); Schedule "A"
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Dog licensing, leash and running-at-large rules with off-leash areas, limit of 3 dogs per owner, dangerous-dog and kennel provisions. Fees not checked.

Township of Guelph/Eramosa Kennel By-law No. 4/2017 adopted bylaw
max animals number of dogs kept is not more than two (2), or four (4) intact cats s. 3(n)(vii)
fine range First conviction: $100.00-$50,000.00; second/subsequent: $400.00-$100,000.00; continuing: $100.00-$10,000 per day; multiple: $100.00-$10,000 per offence; individual max $25,000 first/$50,000 subsequent; corporation max $50,000 first/$100,000 subsequent; Schedule A set fines $150.00-$350.00 s. 8(i)-(k); Schedule "A"
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In Guelph/Eramosa, anyone keeping more than 3 dogs or 4 cats for boarding or breeding needs a Township kennel licence. Boarding kennels are capped at 50 dogs and 20 cats, a bitch may have at most 2 litters, and operators must carry $2M liability insurance. Fines run from $100 to $100,000.

By-laws index

Township by-law listing.

Dog Licenses page

Township dog licence information page (linked from by-law index).

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