Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Melancthon, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Canine By-law No. 17-2003 (licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and kennels), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: up to $2,000.00 inclusive of costs. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog off owner's premises must be secured to a lead and held; no owner shall allow dog to run at large.
Canine By-law No. 17-2003 (licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and kennels)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
licence fee
First dog $20.00; second dog $25.00; third dog $60.00; additional $10.00 for each dog not spayed or neutered; kennel $150.00 annually; hunting dogs $50.00 annually
Schedule "A"; s. 4.11; s. 4.12
leash rule
Dog off owner's premises must be secured to a lead and held; no owner shall allow dog to run at large.
s. 3.2; s. 3.3
max animals
three (3) dogs
s. 3.8(a)
fine range
up to $2,000.00 inclusive of costs
s. 3.7
scout note
Dogs must be registered/licensed annually (expires Dec 31); no running at large, fines up to $2,000; no more than three dogs without kennel licence; impound $25 first day, $15/day. Number OCR-read as 17-2003; passed June 5, 2003.
Amendment to Canine By-law No. 17-2015 (amending 17-2003, impound fees)
Amends 17-2003: owner redeems dog by $25 pick-up fee plus mileage and $27/day boarding.