Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of South Algonquin, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 12-430 Keeping of Dogs and Licensing Fees, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), exclusive of costs. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 for the lifetime of the dog.
By-law No. 12-430 Keeping of Dogs and Licensing Fees
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3
licence fee
$10.00 for the lifetime of the dog
s. 4
leash rule
No owner shall permit his dog to be at large.
s. 15
max animals
any household that harbours five or more dogs is also considered a kennel
s. 1(f)
fine range
not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), exclusive of costs
s. 27
scout note
Regulates keeping of dogs; licence required, $10 lifetime per dog; kennel licence $75; dogs must not be at large and may be seized and impounded. Enacted 2012 (rescinds 06-262, 08-312, 08-315).
Animal Control page
Township animal control page.
By-laws index
Index listing Keeping of Dogs, Dog Pound and exotic animal by-laws.