Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of North Dundas, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law 2023-100 (North Dundas), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $75.00; $250.00; $100.00; $100.00; $100.00; $250.00; $350.00; $100.00; $100.00. Leash rule: kept on a leash having a length of not more than 2.4 meters (8 feet) and under the direct physical control of a person. Max animals: 3 dogs over 20 weeks in Urban Settlement Areas; 4 dogs over 20 weeks in Rural Settlement Areas.
Dog Control By-law 2023-100 (North Dundas)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
kept on a leash having a length of not more than 2.4 meters (8 feet) and under the direct physical control of a person
s. 8.3
max animals
3 dogs over 20 weeks in Urban Settlement Areas; 4 dogs over 20 weeks in Rural Settlement Areas
Regulates keeping and licensing of dogs: dog ID tag or microchip (dog tags no longer required); kennel licence $200 (kennel = more than 4 dogs); max 4 dogs in rural area; leash max 2.4 m; tethering limits; fines in Schedule C.
Find a By-law (North Dundas)
By-law index.
Kennel Licenses (North Dundas)
Kennel licence $200; dog control by-law link; fines Schedule C.