Dogs & animal control — Marathon, Ontario

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Town of Marathon, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care and Control By-law No. 1788, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog must be leashed and under control of a competent person on Town land unless owner's premises or consent. Max animals: three (3) dogs; total dogs and cats not exceed six (6), maximum three (3) dogs.

Animal Care and Control By-law No. 1788 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 9.1(a)
leash rule Dog must be leashed and under control of a competent person on Town land unless owner's premises or consent. s. 12.3
max animals three (3) dogs; total dogs and cats not exceed six (6), maximum three (3) dogs s. 11.1; s. 20.2
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Regulates dogs and cats: dog tag licence, leash max 1 m / running at large, muzzle orders, dangerous dogs, max three dogs per dwelling, rabbit limits, impoundment. Fines in schedule.

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Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.marathon.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities