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

Dogs & animal control — McDougall, Ontario: By-law No. 2013-33 To License, Regulate and Govern Dogs

In the Municipality of McDougall, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2013-33 To License, Regulate and Govern Dogs, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Licence fee: License a dog: no charge; Dog License ID Tag: no charge; Dog License ID Tag Replacement: no charge; Kennel License: $100. Leash rule: maintain effective control of the animal by means of a leash, while not on the property of the owner.

By-law No. 2013-33 To License, Regulate and Govern Dogs adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2.2; Schedule "A" item 4
licence fee	License a dog: no charge; Dog License ID Tag: no charge; Dog License ID Tag Replacement: no charge; Kennel License: $100	Schedule "B"
leash rule	maintain effective control of the animal by means of a leash, while not on the property of the owner	s. 4.5
max animals	three (3) dogs	s. 4.1
fine range	not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000 exclusive of costs; not exceeding $10,000, exclusive of costs; set fines $75, $125, $200	s. 14.1; s. 14.3; s. 14.4; s. 14.6; Schedule "A"

scout note

Licenses and regulates dogs; no more than three dogs per dwelling unit; no dog at large in parks except off-leash areas; dangerous-dog and impound provisions.

By-laws index

Index listing the dog licensing by-law.