Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Ingersoll, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Consolidated Dog By-law No. 01-3989 (amended through 25-5412) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not exceeding Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars; set fines $125.00. Leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; at large means not under physical control by leash (max 3 meters) outside owner's premises/dog park. Max animals: 3 dogs per dwelling unit or premises (licensed kennel exempt).
Consolidated Dog By-law No. 01-3989 (amended through 25-5412)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No owner shall permit dog to run at large; at large means not under physical control by leash (max 3 meters) outside owner's premises/dog park.
s. 3.7; s. 1.1 (Running at large)
max animals
3 dogs per dwelling unit or premises (licensed kennel exempt)
s. 3.1; s. 3.3(d)
fine range
not exceeding Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars; set fines $125.00
s. 9.1; Part I Provincial Offences Act table
scout note
Regulates keeping and running at large of dogs; leash max 3 m, dangerous-dog leash rules, dog park definitions. January 2026 consolidation.
Town of Ingersoll By-law No. 01-3990 (Animal Control By-law, respecting animals)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No person shall permit any animal to run at large.
s. 3.1
max animals
two (2) animals in a dwelling unit or on any premises
s. 5.1
fine range
not more than Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars
s. 13.2
scout note
Ingersoll's animal by-law covers cats and other animals, not dogs. No animal may run at large. Limits are set by class, e.g. no more than 2 domestic cats or similar small pets per dwelling. Cats that damage a neighbour's property can be impounded, and exotic and wild animals are banned. Fines up to $5,000.