Dogs & animal control — Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2026-16 to Licence and Regulate the Care and Control of Dogs, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: Set fines: $125.00, $150.00, $200.00, $300.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall allow a dog to run at large; off owner's property dogs must be under control and leashed.

By-law 2026-16 to Licence and Regulate the Care and Control of Dogs adopted bylaw
licence required yes Section 2(a)
leash rule No person shall allow a dog to run at large; off owner's property dogs must be under control and leashed. Section 4(a), Section 4(d)
max animals two (2) per household in Barrow Bay, Dyers Bay, Ferndale, Miller Lake, Pike Bay, Spry, Stokes Bay, Lion's Head and Tobermory; four (4) elsewhere; five (5) Working/Livestock Guardian Dogs per agricultural location Section 6(e)(i), Section 6(e)(ii), Section 6(e)(iii)
fine range Set fines: $125.00, $150.00, $200.00, $300.00 Column 3 Set Fine
scout note

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula dog licensing and control by-law: licence fees per fees and charges by-law, running at large, leash/control, muzzle orders, impounding. Replaces earlier 2019-08 dog regulations.

Animal Services & Dog Tags

Municipal page on dog tags and animal services.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities