Dogs & animal control — Armstrong, Ontario

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Township of Armstrong, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-Law 2022-47, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: Not more than $5,000.00; set fines $25-$500 in Appendix 2. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10 spayed/neutered before Feb 1; $20 unfixed before Feb 1; $20 spayed/neutered Feb 1-Dec 31; $30 Feb 1-Dec 31; $5 replacement tag.

Animal Control By-Law 2022-47 adopted bylaw
licence required yes Section 3.2
licence fee $10 spayed/neutered before Feb 1; $20 unfixed before Feb 1; $20 spayed/neutered Feb 1-Dec 31; $30 Feb 1-Dec 31; $5 replacement tag Appendix "1" of Schedule "A"
leash rule Dogs/cats must be on a leash not more than 2 meters in length and under effective control when off premises. Section 4.3.4
max animals Rural/ag: 4 dogs, 6 cats; Other zones: 2 dogs, 3 cats, or 4 combined Section 4.2.1
fine range Not more than $5,000.00; set fines $25-$500 in Appendix 2 Section 12.1; Appendix "2"
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Official Township of Armstrong animal control by-law PDF from the council by-laws page.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.armstrongtownship.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities