Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Wilmot, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 2023-11 Regulate Dogs and License Dog Kennels (consolidated), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $85.00; $150.00; $155.00; $170.00; $200.00; $300.00; $350.00; $495.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall allow a Dog to run At Large within the Township.
| licence required | yes | s. 11.1 |
| leash rule | No person shall allow a Dog to run At Large within the Township. | s. 3.1 |
| max animals | three (3) Dogs | s. 13.1 |
| fine range | $85.00; $150.00; $155.00; $170.00; $200.00; $300.00; $350.00; $495.00 | Schedule "A" |
Dog by-law: no running at large, leash max length rules, designated-dog rules, kennel licensing (3 to 50 dogs), tag fee per Fees and Charges By-law; repeals 2017-14.
Township animal services page.
By-law index.