Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Tillsonburg, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care and Control By-law 2021-013 Consolidated and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be leashed off owner's property; leash must not exceed 2 meters (6 feet, 6 inches). Max animals: No more than 3 domestic dogs, 3 domestic cats, or 5 total animals over 2 months at one location.
| licence required | yes | s. 3(a) |
| leash rule | Dogs must be leashed off owner's property; leash must not exceed 2 meters (6 feet, 6 inches). | s. 26(b); s. 35(c) |
| max animals | No more than 3 domestic dogs, 3 domestic cats, or 5 total animals over 2 months at one location. | s. 9 |
Direct official Town PDF linked from the Animal Services page for animal care and control.
| licence required | yes | s. 3(a) |
| leash rule | Dogs off owner's property must be properly leashed; no person shall fail to prohibit an animal from running at large. | s. 30(a); s. 33(c) |
| max animals | 3 domestic dogs, 3 domestic cats, or total combined 5 animals over 2 months | s. 8; s. 10(c) |
Official Laserfiche record linked by Tillsonburg as the consolidated animal licensing by-law.