Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Barrie, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: No owner shall allow dog to run at large; leash max 6 feet held by competent person.; max animals: No owner shall have more than three (3) dogs; fines: not exceeding $5,000; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000. Source: Animal Control By-law (By-law 2010-035), verified 2026-06-10.
Animal Control By-law (By-law 2010-035)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2.1.0.0.0
leash rule
No owner shall allow dog to run at large; leash max 6 feet held by competent person.
s. 5.1.0.0.0; s. 5.4.0.0.0
max animals
No owner shall have more than three (3) dogs
s. 4.1.0.0.0
fine range
not exceeding $5,000; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000
s. 23.1.0.0.0; s. 23.3.0.0.0
scout note
Office consolidation of City of Barrie By-law 2010-035 to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals within the City.