Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Wollaston, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 27-09 Licensing of Dogs and Regulating Being at Large (amended short-term wording and fines), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $55.00; $105.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 per dog.
By-law No. 27-09 Licensing of Dogs and Regulating Being at Large (amended short-term wording and fines)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
licence fee
$10.00 per dog
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dogs being at large are prohibited.
s. 3.12
max animals
more than three dogs may be kept at any residence within an area zoned "Rural Residential" or "Seasonal Residential"
s. 3.6
fine range
$55.00; $105.00
Part 1 - Provincial Offences Act, Column 3 Set Fines
scout note
Licensing of dogs and prohibition on dogs at large; repeals 18-09; includes set fines wording. Animal Services page: dog tag $20, register by April 1, max three dogs.
Animal Services page
Dog registration before April 1, $20 per tag, limit of three dogs; pound via Faraday Township; also Cat By-law for Coe Hill hamlet.