Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 60/2022 Animal Control By-law (repeals 20/2020), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: Set fines: $100.00, $150.00, $200.00, $250.00; Order to Restrain: $350.00 first, $500.00 second. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner shall permit an animal to run at large; a dog off the Owner's property must be kept on a leash.
By-law 60/2022 Animal Control By-law (repeals 20/2020)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
leash rule
No Owner shall permit an animal to run at large; a dog off the Owner's property must be kept on a leash.
s. 9.1; s. 9.2.1
max animals
3 dogs (single detached dwelling); 2 dogs (dwelling unit in property with 2+ units), unless valid kennel licence.
s. 3.8.1; s. 3.8.2; s. 3.8.3
fine range
Set fines: $100.00, $150.00, $200.00, $250.00; Order to Restrain: $350.00 first, $500.00 second.
Set Fines Schedule; s. 13.2(a)-(b)
scout note
Regulates, registers, keeps and licenses dogs, bans running at large; dogs licensed after 14 days; max 3 dogs per household unless kennel licensed. Fees not read. Amended by 15/2023 (DocuPet licensing).
Animal Services page
Animal services overview: dog and kennel licences.
By-laws page
By-law listing page (JS-driven).
Dog Licences page (By-law 60/2022 and 15/2023 amendment listed)
Dog licensing via DocuPet / Northumberland Humane Society; links to by-laws 60/2022 and 15/2023.
Kennel Licences page
Kennel licences under the Kennel Licensing By-law; required for more than three dogs; zoning allows kennels only in Rural zones.