Dogs & animal control — Pickering, Ontario

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

In the City of Pickering, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 6811/07, verified 2026-10-19. Fines: not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow an animal to run at large; dogs off premises must be on a lead and under control unless landowner consents.

Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 6811/07 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 7; s. 9
licence fee Unsterilized dog or cat $50.00; Unsterilized dog or cat with microchip $40.00; Sterilized dog or cat $25.00; Sterilized dog or cat with microchip $20.00; Replacement tag $5.00 Schedule "A"
leash rule No owner shall allow an animal to run at large; dogs off premises must be on a lead and under control unless landowner consents. s. 18; s. 19
max animals 3 dogs; 4 cats s. 48(2); s. 48(3)
fine range not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs s. 55
scout note

City's core dog/cat by-law: mandatory licensing, leash requirement in public, pooper-scooper rule, limits on number of animals kept per household, and provisions for dangerous-dog control.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.pickering.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities