Bans animals running at large; caps 2 animals/dwelling generally (up to 8 spayed/neutered cats, no dogs); prohibits livestock, poultry and wild animals within city limits; requires cat registration. Consolidated to 2026-06-02.
Dogs & animal control — London, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of London, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog must not run at large; must be under physical control by leash not greater than 1.8 metres.; max animals: No more than three dogs per dwelling unit. Source: Dog Licensing and Control By-law - PH-4, verified 2026-08-28.
| licence required | True | s. 3.5 |
| leash rule | Dog must not run at large; must be under physical control by leash not greater than 1.8 metres. | s. 4.10 |
| max animals | No more than three dogs per dwelling unit | s. 4.1 |
scout note
Regulates dog licensing, registration, kennels, dogs running at large, leashing, muzzling after bites, and related animal control enforcement.
Governs designated off-leash dog parks: dog must be licensed under PH-4, owner must stay within sight, areas close 10pm-6am, muzzled/pit-bull dogs and glass items prohibited. Consolidated as of 2021-05-04.
Bans new pit bull ownership after 2006-02-01 with a grandfathering window for dogs owned/born in Ontario in late 2005; grandfathered dogs must be licensed, microchipped, sterilized, leashed <=1.8m and muzzled in public. Amended through 2021-09-14.