Dogs & animal control — Puslinch, Ontario

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

In the Township of Puslinch, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 024-2021 Dogs and Kennels (consolidated Aug 5, 2025), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: minimum $100.00; maximum $100,000.00; daily minimum $100.00 and maximum $10,000.00; special fine may exceed $100,000.00; Schedule "A" set fines $100.00–$400.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Person shall permit a Dog to be at large in the Township.

By-law No. 024-2021 Dogs and Kennels (consolidated Aug 5, 2025) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2.4
leash rule No Person shall permit a Dog to be at large in the Township. s. 5.1
max animals more than three (3) Dogs per Dwelling Unit to a maximum of 5 Dogs per Property s. 2.2; s. 2.3.2.1
fine range minimum $100.00; maximum $100,000.00; daily minimum $100.00 and maximum $10,000.00; special fine may exceed $100,000.00; Schedule "A" set fines $100.00–$400.00 s. 16.5; s. 16.6; s. 16.7; Schedule "A"
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Puslinch requires every dog to have a current Township dog tag (fee in the User Fees By-law), obtained within days of acquiring the dog. Limit of 3 dogs per dwelling unit and 5 per property. Dogs may not be at large and may be impounded. Kennels need an annual licence (max 25 dogs). Fines from $100 up to $100,000.

Puslinch by-laws page

By-law index.

Puslinch pets page

Resident pet/dog licensing page.

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