Dogs & animal control — Minto, Ontario

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

Town of Minto has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Dog Licensing By-law 2019-39 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. C.1.a)
licence fee $20.00 per dog before April 1; $35.00 per dog after March 31 (first, second and third dog); $5.00 replacement tag; Guide/Special Assistance Dogs exempt Schedule "A"; s. C.9 (Guide Dog exemption)
leash rule Dogs must be on leash and under control of a competent person when off owner's property; leash must not exceed 1.98 m (6'6") s. E.1; s. E.2; s. L.12
max animals No more than 3 dogs per property (exceptions: animal hospitals, pet stores, humane society/pound, dogs under 12 weeks) s. M.2
fine range $100.00 to $500.00 (set fines including costs) Set Fines Application (Column 3)
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Regulates dog licensing and related animal control matters in Minto.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.town.minto.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities