Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Magnetawan, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: No dog to run at large; must be restrained off owner's property; leash required in parks and trails.; max animals: 4 dogs per household (over 6 months of age); kennel licence exempt; fines: Set fine $300.00 per offence; maximum not more than $5,000 per offence; up to $10,000 for corporations. Source: By-law 2023-45 - Regulate Dogs, verified 2026-06-09.
| licence required | True | s. 2.1 |
| leash rule | No dog to run at large; must be restrained off owner's property; leash required in parks and trails. | ss. 3.3, 3.4, 3.8 |
| max animals | 4 dogs per household (over 6 months of age); kennel licence exempt | s. 3.1 |
| fine range | Set fine $300.00 per offence; maximum not more than $5,000 per offence; up to $10,000 for corporations | s. 7.3; s. 7.5; Schedule "C" |
Official frequently requested by-law PDF regulating dogs.