Consolidated animal control by-law regulating the keeping, licensing, control, care, and identification of animals in Vaughan.
Dogs & animal control — Vaughan, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The City of Vaughan, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Animal Control By-law 066-2020; Animal Control By-law 066-2020 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-29.
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.