Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Woodstock, Ontario, leash rule: Dogs and cats must be on a leash not exceeding 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) when off owner's premises; unleashed deemed not under control.; max animals: Maximum three dogs and two cats, or two dogs and three cats, over four months of age per location, except licensed kennels.; fines: liable to a fine or penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act. Source: Chapter 0212 - Dog & Cat Regulation, verified 2026-06-10.
Chapter 0212 - Dog & Cat Regulation
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Dogs and cats must be on a leash not exceeding 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) when off owner's premises; unleashed deemed not under control.
s. 212.5.5; s. 212.2.8
max animals
Maximum three dogs and two cats, or two dogs and three cats, over four months of age per location, except licensed kennels.
s. 212.4.1
fine range
liable to a fine or penalty as provided in the Provincial Offences Act
s. 212.7.1
scout note
City of Woodstock Municipal Code Chapter 212 regulating dog and cat registration and keeping of animals.