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

Dogs & animal control — Arnprior, Ontario: Animal Control By-law No. 5991-11

In the Town of Arnprior, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 5991-11, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall allow a dog or cat to run at large within the Town of Arnprior. Max animals: no more than two (2) dogs and (2) cats... total of no more than four ( 4) animals.

Animal Control By-law No. 5991-11 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.1
licence fee	FREE* (January 1st to February 28th (or 29th)); $15.00 (March 1st to 31st neutered); $20.00 (March 1st to 31st not neutered); $30.00 (After March 31st neutered); $50.00 (After March 31st not neutered)	Schedule "A"
leash rule	No person shall allow a dog or cat to run at large within the Town of Arnprior.	s. 4.2
max animals	no more than two (2) dogs and (2) cats... total of no more than four ( 4) animals	s. 10.1

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Official Town of Arnprior animal control by-law PDF from the frequently requested by-laws page.