Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of O'Connor, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2024-05 Regulating the Running at Large and Controlling of Dogs, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: $150.00. Leash rule: No Person shall allow a Dog to be off Leash on Municipal grounds within the Township, unless previously authorized by the Township Staff.
By-law 2024-05 Regulating the Running at Large and Controlling of Dogs
adopted bylaw
leash rule
No Person shall allow a Dog to be off Leash on Municipal grounds within the Township, unless previously authorized by the Township Staff.
s. 3.4
fine range
$150.00
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act, Set Fine column
scout note
O'Connor dog by-law (2024-05): no dog licensing. Dogs may not run at large or be off leash on municipal grounds; persistent barking banned; dogs at large impounded. Dangerous dogs must be muzzled, on a leash of 4 ft or less, with a warning sign. Set fines $150.
Policies, plans and by-laws
By-law index listing dog by-law and Policy 4.18 Dog Control.