Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of West Perth, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 59-2024 Animal Control By-law (Dogs and Kennels), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines: $150.00; $200.00; $300.00; $500.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner shall permit a Domestic Animal to be at large; Dogs must be on a Leash and under control unless exceptions.
By-law 59-2024 Animal Control By-law (Dogs and Kennels)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 9.1(d)
leash rule
No Owner shall permit a Domestic Animal to be at large; Dogs must be on a Leash and under control unless exceptions.
s. 12.1; s. 12.2
max animals
3 Dogs per Dwelling Unit in Urban Zone; 4 Dogs per Dwelling Unit in Rural Zone (over 12 weeks)
s. 8.1
fine range
Set fines: $150.00; $200.00; $300.00; $500.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Controls, licenses, registers dogs and kennels; dangerous-dog provisions; at-large rule; annual dog licence invoiced each year. Unsigned copy.
Animal Services page
Stratford Perth Humane Society enforces; dog licence fees invoiced yearly, due end of February.
By-law 58-2024 Exotic Animal By-law
Exotic animal by-law (not opened; title from link). Stand-alone.
By-law 69-2025 Fees and Charges By-law, Schedule H Water and Wastewater Service Rates
Refiled from water_sewer 2026-10-23 (content scan: 12 animal control signatures); pending verification.