Dogs & animal control — Wellesley, Ontario

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Township of Wellesley, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 25/2022 to Regulate Dogs and Licence Dog Kennels, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Individual: $25,000 first, $50,000 subsequent; corporation/director/officer: $50,000 first, $100,000 subsequent. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit dog to run at large; off owner's premises, dog must be under Control (leash, responsible person, or physical restraint).

By-law 25/2022 to Regulate Dogs and Licence Dog Kennels adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 9.1
leash rule No owner shall permit dog to run at large; off owner's premises, dog must be under Control (leash, responsible person, or physical restraint). s. 4.1, s. 4.2, s. 2.8
max animals three (3) Dogs s. 9.13
fine range Individual: $25,000 first, $50,000 subsequent; corporation/director/officer: $50,000 first, $100,000 subsequent s. 16.3, s. 16.4, s. 16.5
scout note

Dog licence required; max 3 dogs per owner and 3 licences; kennel licensing; leash and dangerous-dog rules; fines. Replaces 37/2021.

By-law 33/2024 amending By-law 25/2022

Amendment to dog by-law 25/2022.

By-laws index

By-law listing.

Dog Tags and Animal Control

Township dog tag / animal control page.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.wellesley.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities