Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Russell, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Township of Russell Animal Care and Control By-law 2018-062 (office consolidation incl. 2019-086, 2022-007), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; on leash not more than 2.4 m and under direct physical control. Max animals: 2 dogs over 20 weeks in villages; 3 dogs over 20 weeks elsewhere (unless kennel licensed).
Township of Russell Animal Care and Control By-law 2018-062 (office consolidation incl. 2019-086, 2022-007)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 7(i)
leash rule
No owner shall permit dog to run at large; on leash not more than 2.4 m and under direct physical control.
s. 12; s. 13
max animals
2 dogs over 20 weeks in villages; 3 dogs over 20 weeks elsewhere (unless kennel licensed)
s. 46; s. 47
scout note
Russell: every dog must be registered with an annual tag (fee in fees by-law, billed with taxes). No running at large; dogs leashed (max 2.4 m) off the owner's land except off-leash parks. Max two dogs per home in Embrun, Russell, Marionville and Limoges, three elsewhere. Vicious dogs muzzled and leashed; stoop-and-scoop; exotic animals prohibited.