Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Pelham, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 69-2024 Animal Care and Control (Town of Pelham), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Animal Owner or Person who Keeps an Animal shall cause or permit the Animal to be At Large.
By-law No. 69-2024 Animal Care and Control (Town of Pelham)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 6.1
leash rule
No Animal Owner or Person who Keeps an Animal shall cause or permit the Animal to be At Large.
s. 5.1
scout note
Pelham: every dog needs an annual licence (fee per Fees By-law) and kennels need a kennel licence. Animals may not be at large off the owner's property; leash must be 2 m or shorter; strays seized by the Poundkeeper. Dangerous dogs get muzzle/leash orders (appealable). Exotic animals prohibited (Schedule A).