Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Vaughan, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law 066-2020 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-25. Fines: $200.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Animal At Large; in public parks Dogs must be on a Leash; Owners must have Control at all times.
| licence required | yes | s. 4.0(1)(a) |
| leash rule | No Animal At Large; in public parks Dogs must be on a Leash; Owners must have Control at all times. | s. 6.0(1), 6.0(3), 6.0(4) |
| max animals | more than three (3) Dogs; more than three (3) Cats in any single Premises | s. 7.0(1), 7.0(2), 7.0(3) |
| fine range | $200.00 | s. 25.0(3) |
Consolidated animal control by-law regulating the keeping, licensing, control, care, and identification of animals in Vaughan.
| licence required | yes | s. 4.0(1)(a) |
| leash rule | No Animal At Large; in public parks Dogs must be on a Leash; Owners must have Control at all times. | s. 6.0(1), 6.0(3), 6.0(4) |
| max animals | more than three (3) Dogs; more than three (3) Cats in any single Premises | s. 7.0(1), 7.0(2), 7.0(3) |
| fine range | $200.00 | s. 25.0(3) |
Regulates keeping of dogs/cats/other animals: dog and cat licensing, leash required in parks and outside designated off-leash zones, owner control at all times, muzzling process for biting dogs, pit bull rules, excrement cleanup, excessive barking, seizure/impoundment, fines.