Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Registration By-law No. 668-06 (consolidated with amendments 44-17, 63-18 and others), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $100.00; $200.00; $100.00; $100.00; $100.00; $100.00; $200.00; $300.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No dog owner shall allow such dog to run at large; leash required off owner's premises.
Dog Registration By-law No. 668-06 (consolidated with amendments 44-17, 63-18 and others)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2
leash rule
No dog owner shall allow such dog to run at large; leash required off owner's premises.
s. 6; s. 7(a)
max animals
two (2) dogs; up to five (5) dogs under s. 34 exception
Regulation and registration of dogs: annual dog registration with tag, leash required (under 1.8 m), no running at large, limit of two dogs per dwelling, tethering rules, impoundment; fines listed (e.g. $200 for keeping more than two dogs).
Animal Services (dog registration, kennels)
Municipal page covering dog registration, kennels and spay/neuter program.