Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Kearney, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2026-19 Regulate Dogs Within the Town of Kearney, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: up to a maximum of $5,000.00; set fines of $300.00 in Schedule "A". A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall allow a dog to run at large or otherwise create a nuisance within the Municipality.
By-law No. 2026-19 Regulate Dogs Within the Town of Kearney
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
leash rule
No person shall allow a dog to run at large or otherwise create a nuisance within the Municipality.
s. 3.4
max animals
four (4) dogs in any one household over the age of six months
s. 3.1
fine range
up to a maximum of $5,000.00; set fines of $300.00 in Schedule "A"
s. 7.1; Schedule "A"
scout note
Dogs must be licensed with tag; no more than four dogs per household; dogs may not run at large and must be restrained or muzzled as required; excrement clean-up; set fines $300 per listed offence; max fine $5,000 under POA. Passed 2026 (day/month illegible).
Apply for a Dog Licence (Town of Kearney)
Dog licence application page; fees not shown in text fetched.
Kearney By-laws index
Index listing Regulate Dogs by-law and dog licence link.