Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2022-008 - Keeping of Animals (Animal Care and Control), verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Licence fee: Spayed/Neutered: $16 (Jan-Apr), $26 (After Apr 30); Senior: $11/$21; Unaltered: $26/$36; Senior Unaltered: $21/$31; Personal Assistance: $0. Leash rule: Dogs prohibited from running at large; must be on leash not exceeding 1.8 metres off premises, except designated off-leash areas.
| licence required | yes | s. 10.1 |
| licence fee | Spayed/Neutered: $16 (Jan-Apr), $26 (After Apr 30); Senior: $11/$21; Unaltered: $26/$36; Senior Unaltered: $21/$31; Personal Assistance: $0 | Schedule "A" |
| leash rule | Dogs prohibited from running at large; must be on leash not exceeding 1.8 metres off premises, except designated off-leash areas. | s. 6.1; s. 6.2; s. 4.8 |
| max animals | 3 dogs | s. 4.1 |
Adopted by-law regulating the keeping, care and control of animals within the Town of Amherstburg.