Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Tyendinaga, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 04-2022 Dog Control By-law (Regulation, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs, Kennels), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); not more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00); set fines $100.00, $150.00, $250.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Township of Tyendinaga.
By-law 04-2022 Dog Control By-law (Regulation, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs, Kennels)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4.1
leash rule
No owner shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Township of Tyendinaga.
s. 5.1
max animals
more than three (3) dogs
s. 4.2
fine range
not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); not more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00); set fines $100.00, $150.00, $250.00
s. 16.1(a)-(b); Part I Provincial Offences Act
scout note
Requires dog registration and tag (page: $26 new tag); prohibits running at large; kennel = more than 3 and fewer than 10 dogs; potentially dangerous dog rules. Scanned PDF.
Animal Services page
Dog tag registration, $26 new tag, kennel licence forms.
By-law 04-2022 Dog Control By-law with Set Fines
Same by-law with set fines schedule (not opened).
By-law 10-2022 Exotic Animal By-law
Exotic animal by-law (not opened; title from link).