Dogs & animal control — Perth, Ontario

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

In the Town of Perth, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 3557 (2004), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not more than $5,000.00; set fines $30.00, $75.00, $105.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 per year; $30.00 after April 1st; $N/C with proof of implant; guide dog tag $N/C; delinquent licence fees double the above rates.

Animal Control By-law No. 3557 (2004) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2.1.1
licence fee $15.00 per year; $30.00 after April 1st; $N/C with proof of implant; guide dog tag $N/C; delinquent licence fees double the above rates Schedule "B"
leash rule Owner shall maintain sufficient control to prevent animal running at large; no dog in Public Park unless on leash. s. 10.2; s. 10.5
max animals more than two dogs, or two cats, or one dog and one cat, or a total combined of three animals s. 12.1.1
fine range not more than $5,000.00; set fines $30.00, $75.00, $105.00 s. 17.1; Schedule "A"
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Perth: no more than two dogs, two cats, or three animals total per dwelling; animals must not run at large and may be impounded; vicious animals must be leashed and muzzled; kennels capped at 10 animals. Dog/cat licence tags were dropped from Jan 1, 2026 (By-law 3557-1); pets must wear an ID tag or be microchipped. Set fines $30-$105.

Animal Services page

Licensing ended 2026; off-leash only at Perth Dog Park; pound provider in Kemptville; barking complaint form.

By-law 2025-3557-1 amending Animal Control By-law (discontinue dog and cat tag licensing)

From Jan 1, 2026 no dog or cat licence tags required; owners must instead ensure pets are identified (microchip/tag).

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