Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of New Tecumseth, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dangerous dog off owner's property must be on collar-type leash maximum 1 metre, muzzled, under control of person 16+.; fines: $500.00 first offence; $1,000.00 second offence. Source: Dangerous Dog By-law 2002-045 (Consolidated), verified 2026-06-10.
Dangerous Dog By-law 2002-045 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 9.1.1
leash rule
Dangerous dog off owner's property must be on collar-type leash maximum 1 metre, muzzled, under control of person 16+.
s. 9.1.4(a)
fine range
$500.00 first offence; $1,000.00 second offence
s. 12.1; s. 12.2
scout note
Adopted New Tecumseth By-law 2002-045 providing for muzzling of dogs declared dangerous; consolidated. Base by-law passed 25 March 2002.