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

Dogs & animal control — Nipigon, Ontario: By-law No. 1581 (amends By-law 1346, licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and cats)

In the Township of Nipigon, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 1581 (amends By-law 1346, licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and cats), verified 2026-10-19. Fines: 55.00; 30.00; 105.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: unless such dog or cat is connected to the person by leash or similar apparatus no longer than a maximum of 3.66 metres in length.

By-law No. 1581 (amends By-law 1346, licensing, registration and regulation of dogs and cats) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	Section 2.A(1)(a)
licence fee	Unaltered dog (not spayed or neutered) $55.00; Altered dog (spayed or neutered) $15.00; Unaltered dog (not spayed or neutered) with microchip identification $25.00; Altered dog(spayed or neutered) with microchip Free Lifetime Licence	Schedule "A"
leash rule	unless such dog or cat is connected to the person by leash or similar apparatus no longer than a maximum of 3.66 metres in length	Section 4(3)
max animals	more than a total of three (3) dogs and/or cats	Section 2.C(1)
fine range	55.00; 30.00; 105.00	Schedule "D"

scout note

Township of Nipigon amending by-law re-enacting definitions, dog and cat licensing (licence at 6 months, late fee, Schedule A fees, $3 replacement tag), running at large. Scanned PDF; amends By-law 1346, whose base text was not found online.

Pet Tags (cat and dog licences, fees, marina leash rule)

Tags required for cats and dogs by Jan 31; $15 spayed/neutered, $25 unaltered microchipped, $55 unaltered; leash max 12 ft at marina park lands; pick up waste.