Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Strong, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2016-009 The Dog By-law (fee update 2021), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: $50.00; $100.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No running at large; on public road/place dogs must be on leash held by responsible person.
By-law 2016-009 The Dog By-law (fee update 2021)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2(a)
leash rule
No running at large; on public road/place dogs must be on leash held by responsible person.
s. 3(a) and s. 3(c)
max animals
5 dogs per household over 12 weeks
s. 3(i)
fine range
$50.00; $100.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Township of Strong Dog By-law 2016-009 (passed April 12, 2016): every dog must be licensed with a lifetime tag (fee in the Tariff of Fees By-law); no running at large and dogs must be leashed in public; no dogs in parks, beaches or school yards; max 5 dogs per household; impoundment; set fines $50-$100.
By-law 2017-015 Animals at large / trespassing (animals other than dogs)
Regulates animals other than dogs at large or trespassing on highways; seizure and impounding.
By-laws index
Index linking both animal by-laws.
Dog Licensing page
Dog tag information: lifetime tag $30, replacement $5, max five dogs (per search snippet).