Dogs & animal control — Bonfield, Ontario

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Township of Bonfield, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Animals must be under restraint at all times; off-property requires leash max 2 meters held by person.; max animals: 2 dogs/cats in Hamlets of Bonfield/Rutherglen; 4 total if mixed (max 2 dogs); fines: $105.00; $150.00; $205.00. Source: Responsible Animal Ownership By-law 2025-36, verified 2026-06-10.

Responsible Animal Ownership By-law 2025-36 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.1
leash rule Animals must be under restraint at all times; off-property requires leash max 2 meters held by person. s. 6.1; s. 1 Def. 'At large'
max animals 2 dogs/cats in Hamlets of Bonfield/Rutherglen; 4 total if mixed (max 2 dogs) s. 5.1
fine range $105.00; $150.00; $205.00 Schedule 'B'
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Township of Bonfield By-law 2025-36 to regulate responsible animal ownership (animal control, licensing, dogs/cats) in the Township of Bonfield.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.bonfieldtownship.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-10 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities