Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $20.00; $25.00; $30.00; $100.00 vicious/Pit Bull; $15.00 late; leash rule: No dog shall run at large; control requires leash max 6 feet unless in designated leash free park.; max animals: 3 dogs; 5 Class 1 Animals; 5 Class 2 Animals (Urban). Source: Animal Control By-Law, verified 2026-06-09.
Animal Control By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
licence fee
$20.00; $25.00; $30.00; $100.00 vicious/Pit Bull; $15.00 late
Schedule "B"
leash rule
No dog shall run at large; control requires leash max 6 feet unless in designated leash free park.
s. 13.1; s. 13.5
max animals
3 dogs; 5 Class 1 Animals; 5 Class 2 Animals (Urban)
s. 4.1; s. 4.2; s. 4.5
fine range
$125; $250; $350; $500
Schedule "C"
scout note
Official animal care and control by-law regulating dogs, prohibited animals, licensing, and enforcement.