Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Schreiber, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be under control of a competent person by means of a leash when off owner's property.; max animals: 3 dogs per residential dwelling unit; 3 cats per residential dwelling unit; fines: up to $5,000; minimum $500, maximum $100,000; up to $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences. Source: Bylaw 27-2021 - Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-10.
Bylaw 27-2021 - Animal Control Bylaw
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licence required
True
s. 6.1
leash rule
Dogs must be under control of a competent person by means of a leash when off owner's property.
s. 10.1
max animals
3 dogs per residential dwelling unit; 3 cats per residential dwelling unit
s. 8.1; s. 16.1
fine range
up to $5,000; minimum $500, maximum $100,000; up to $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences
s. 23.1; s. 23.3; s. 23.4
scout note
Township of Schreiber Bylaw 27-2021 regulating animal control and responsible pet ownership; read first, second and third time and finally passed July 27, 2021.