Dogs & animal control — Hamilton, Ontario

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

Township of Hamilton has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-10.

Animal Control By-law 2022-43 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.1
leash rule Dog must be on a leash when off Owner's property to maintain control. s. 9.2
max animals 3 dogs for single detached dwelling; 2 dogs for dwelling units in properties with 2+ units. s. 3.8.1; s. 3.8.2
fine range $100.00; $150.00; $200.00; $250.00; $350.00; $500.00 Set Fines Schedule; s. 13.2
scout note

By-law 2022-43 regulating the keeping and licensing of dogs and prohibiting dogs running at large, repealing 2021-04.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.hamiltontownship.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-10 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities