Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Milton, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law 90-2004 (Consolidated), verified 2026-10-28. Fines: not exceeding $5,000.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Off owner's property or without property owner consent, dog must be on leash and under control; at large prohibited.
Animal Control By-law 90-2004 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2
leash rule
Off owner's property or without property owner consent, dog must be on leash and under control; at large prohibited.
ss. 39-40
max animals
Urban: more than combination of five (5) dogs or cats; more than three (3) dogs; more than four (4) cats. Rural: more than combination of eight (8) dogs or cats; more than four (4) dogs; more than six (6) cats.
ss. 28.1-28.3, 30-30.2
fine range
not exceeding $5,000.00
Schedule "D"
scout note
Milton requires an annual dog licence (fee in the User Fee By-law). Dogs may not be at large and must be leashed off the owner's property except in leash-free parks; at-large animals are impounded. No more than 3 dogs in an urban area. Pit bulls must be muzzled and leashed; biting dogs can get muzzle orders; fines under the Provincial
Animal Services page
Index of dog licensing, leash rules, pet limits, lost and found, report a violation.
Business Licensing By-law No. 024-2018
Refiled from business_licensing 2026-10-23 (content scan: 10 animal control signatures); pending verification.
Dog licencing page
Dog owners must license dogs annually; licence purchasable online. Part of Milton Animal Services pages.