Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Spanish, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2017-44 Animal Control By-Law (licensing and registration of dogs and cats; control of dogs, cats and other animals), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines $100.0; $250.0; up to $5,000 for each offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: At large if off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max 2 metres held by a person or securely affixed.
By-law 2017-44 Animal Control By-Law (licensing and registration of dogs and cats; control of dogs, cats and other animals)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1
licence fee
Dog Licence Fee -$20.00; Cat Licence Fee - $20.00; Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) Dog Licence fee -$10.00; Cat Licence fee - $10.00; LATE FEE: add $10.00 to each licence fee; Service Animals - no charge
Schedule "A"
leash rule
At large if off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max 2 metres held by a person or securely affixed.
s. 4.4; s. 4.5
fine range
Set fines $100.0; $250.0; up to $5,000 for each offence
Schedule "F"; Schedule "E"
scout note
Enacted by Town of Spanish. Dogs and cats must be licensed; at-large prohibition with seizure and impoundment; kennel licence $100; dangerous animal provisions. Scanned PDF (OCR). Fees: see Animal Control page.
Animal Control (Town of Spanish)
All dogs and cats licensed, renewals due Feb 15. $20 each by due date ($30 after); seniors 65+ $10 ($20 after); replacement tag $2.50.