Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Selwyn, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal By-law (Consolidated 2019-104 & 2024-080), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than $5,000.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: kept on a leash and under the control of a person when the dog is on any land.
kept on a leash and under the control of a person when the dog is on any land
s. 8.4
max animals
3 dogs
s. 8.2
fine range
not more than $5,000.00
s. 12.1
scout note
Selwyn requires an annual licence for every dog (fee in the Tariff of Fees By-law). No animal may be at large; at-large animals are impounded and owners pay pound costs. Limit of 3 dogs per property (earlier 4-dog households grandfathered). Dangerous dogs must be muzzled and leashed. Fines under the Provincial Offences Act.
Animal Control (Selwyn Township)
Selwyn animal control page: Animal Control By-law and Stoop and Scoop By-law; pound service by Peterborough Humane Society.
By-laws index (Selwyn Township)
Index lists the consolidated Animal Control By-law 2019-104 (as amended by 2024-080) and Stoop and Scoop By-law 2001-103.