Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, licence required: True; licence fee: $30.00 first dog; $60.00 second dog; 50% surcharge after January 31st; $5.00 replacement tag; Guide/Service dogs no charge; leash rule: No domestic animal shall run at large; must be under physical control of a person on a leash.; max animals: 2 dogs per dwelling unit or premises. Source: By-law Number 24-2015 - Animal Control, verified 2026-06-09.
By-law Number 24-2015 - Animal Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.4
licence fee
$30.00 first dog; $60.00 second dog; 50% surcharge after January 31st; $5.00 replacement tag; Guide/Service dogs no charge
Appendix B
leash rule
No domestic animal shall run at large; must be under physical control of a person on a leash.
s. 3.7
max animals
2 dogs per dwelling unit or premises
s. 3.1
fine range
$150.00–$500.00; failure to register $350.00, failure to renew $250.00
Appendix "A"
scout note
Adopted municipal bylaw or regulation categorized as animal control.