Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Central Huron, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large. On municipal property, must be leashed unless in designated leash-free park. Leash maximum length 6 feet.; max animals: 5 cats/dogs total; max 2 dogs urban; max 3 dogs rural; fines: $125.00; $200.00. Source: Animal Care and Control By-law 6-2012 (Office Consolidation), verified 2026-06-10.
Animal Care and Control By-law 6-2012 (Office Consolidation)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1; s. 10.1
leash rule
Dogs must not run at large. On municipal property, must be leashed unless in designated leash-free park. Leash maximum length 6 feet.
s. 12.1; s. 12.3; s. 12.5
max animals
5 cats/dogs total; max 2 dogs urban; max 3 dogs rural
s. 4.1
fine range
$125.00; $200.00
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
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Consolidated by-law (6-2012 as amended by 28-2017) regulating animal care and control within Central Huron, including dog licensing and impounding.