Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Hilliard, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law 2024-04 (Hilliard), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not more than $5,000.00; set fines $50, $100, $500. Leash rule: No owner shall permit an animal to be at large; off owner's premises dogs and cats must be leashed (max 2 m) under effective control. Max animals: five (5) dogs over twelve (12) weeks of age; five (5) cats.
Animal Control By-law 2024-04 (Hilliard)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No owner shall permit an animal to be at large; off owner's premises dogs and cats must be leashed (max 2 m) under effective control.
s. 2.2; s. 2.2.1(a)-(b)
max animals
five (5) dogs over twelve (12) weeks of age; five (5) cats
s. 2.1; s. 2.1.1
fine range
not more than $5,000.00; set fines $50, $100, $500
s. 6.2; s. 7
scout note
Regulates dogs, cats and other animals: at-large and leash rules (leash max 2 m), max five dogs over 12 weeks unless kennel licence, kennel max 12 dogs with annual licence per Appendix 1, impound fees $65, fines up to $5,000 (set fines $50-$100).
Council Minutes - March 26, 2024 Animal Control By-Law 2024-04
Official minutes record Council approval of Animal Control By-Law 2024-04, but the adopted bylaw text itself was not found on the official site.