Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Red Lake, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: A dog is at large when not under direct control of a competent person; control requires a leash held by that person.; fines: not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs. Source: Animal Control By-Law No. 02-2024, verified 2026-06-09.
Animal Control By-Law No. 02-2024
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2.1
leash rule
A dog is at large when not under direct control of a competent person; control requires a leash held by that person.
s. 5.4, s. 5.5
fine range
not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs
s. 12.1
scout note
Regulates the keeping and licensing of animals in the Municipality of Red Lake, including dog licensing, kennels, running at large, impoundment, and enforcement.