Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Whitby, Ontario, leash rule: No owner of an animal shall allow their animal to be at large.; max animals: Max 2 ferrets or chinchillas; max 3 domestic rabbits; max 80 pigeons per dwelling unit; fines: maximum fine of $100,000.00; continuing offence: additional maximum fine of $10,000.00 per day. Source: By-law 7392-18 - Prohibited and Regulated Animals By-law, verified 2026-06-09.
| leash rule | No owner of an animal shall allow their animal to be at large. | s. 3.5. |
| max animals | Max 2 ferrets or chinchillas; max 3 domestic rabbits; max 80 pigeons per dwelling unit | s. 3.9., s. 3.10., s. 3.8.1. |
| fine range | maximum fine of $100,000.00; continuing offence: additional maximum fine of $10,000.00 per day | s. 5.3. |
Regulates prohibited and regulated animals in Whitby.