Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of South Frontenac, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law 2001-66 (consolidated, as amended), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than ($5,000.00) Five Thousand Dollars, exclusive of costs. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be leashed and under control off owner's land unless prior consent; no running at large.
| licence required | yes | s. 3(a) |
| leash rule | Dogs must be leashed and under control off owner's land unless prior consent; no running at large. | s. 4(c); s. 4(e) |
| fine range | not more than ($5,000.00) Five Thousand Dollars, exclusive of costs | s. 7(a) |
Licenses dogs (over 2 months; tag; fee set by council resolution, not in text) and regulates dogs running at large (not on leash). Impoundment provisions.
Refiled from other 2026-10-23 (content scan: 11 animal control signatures); pending verification.
By-law index page listing Dog Control By-law 2001-66.
Dog Control By-law requires all dogs over two months to be registered and licensed; tag helps return of lost pets.