Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Hanover, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: Dog: $15.00-$30.00 (before Mar 31), $25.00-$45.00 (after); Cat: $30.00-$40.00; Service dog: no charge; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; must be under control of competent person by means of a leash off owner's premises.; max animals: three (3) dogs; three (3) cats. Source: Animal Control Responsible Ownership By-law 2819-13, verified 2026-06-09.
Animal Control Responsible Ownership By-law 2819-13
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.1
licence fee
Dog: $15.00-$30.00 (before Mar 31), $25.00-$45.00 (after); Cat: $30.00-$40.00; Service dog: no charge
Schedule 'A'; s. 5.13
leash rule
Dogs must not run at large; must be under control of competent person by means of a leash off owner's premises.
s. 9.1
max animals
three (3) dogs; three (3) cats
s. 7.1; s. 16.1
fine range
not exceeding $5,000; maximum not exceeding $100,000
s. 24.1; s. 24.3
scout note
Official Hanover by-law text regulating animal control and responsible ownership.