Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Ear Falls, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: No person shall permit an animal to run at large. Dog not under control unless on a leash held by competent person.; max animals: three (3) dogs; fines: $75.00 to $500.00. Source: By-Law No. 2337-21 to Regulate and Control Animals, verified 2026-06-10.
By-Law No. 2337-21 to Regulate and Control Animals
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
leash rule
No person shall permit an animal to run at large. Dog not under control unless on a leash held by competent person.
s. 4.3; s. 7.6
max animals
three (3) dogs
s. 6.1
fine range
$75.00 to $500.00
Set Fines Schedule
scout note
Adopted Township of Ear Falls by-law (No. 2337-21) to regulate and control animals, including being-at-large, impounding and enforcement under the Municipal Act. Passed 2021-02-16.