Dogs & animal control — Rideau Lakes, Ontario

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

In the Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law 2012-3 Keeping of Animals (office consolidation incl. 2025-80), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $75.00; $75.00; $250.00; $125.00; $95.00; $250.00; $50.00; $250.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 each; $25.00 each after March 1st.

By-Law 2012-3 Keeping of Animals (office consolidation incl. 2025-80) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2(a)
licence fee $15.00 each; $25.00 each after March 1st Schedule "A"
leash rule leashed and under the control of some person when the dog is on land in the municipality other than that of the owner s. 6(a)
max animals more than five (5) dogs s. 1 KENNEL
fine range $75.00; $75.00; $250.00; $125.00; $95.00; $250.00; $50.00; $250.00 Set Fines
scout note

Dog and animal keeping by-law: dog licensing, running at large prohibited and seizable, kennel = more than 5 dogs, leash definitions, dangerous dog rules; consolidated through By-Law 2025-80 (June 2, 2025).

By-Law 2003-108 Animals at Large (excluding dogs and cats)

Prohibits livestock/other animals at large or trespassing; impound and sale.

Rideau Lakes Animal Control page

Animal control landing page: dog tags, dogs running at large, kennel licence.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities