Dogs & animal control — Barrie, Ontario

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

In the City of Barrie, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law (By-law 2010-035), verified 2026-09-21. Fines: not exceeding $5,000; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow dog to run at large; leash max 6 feet held by competent person.

Animal Control By-law (By-law 2010-035) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2.1.0.0.0
leash rule No owner shall allow dog to run at large; leash max 6 feet held by competent person. s. 5.1.0.0.0; s. 5.4.0.0.0
max animals No owner shall have more than three (3) dogs s. 4.1.0.0.0
fine range not exceeding $5,000; minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000 s. 23.1.0.0.0; s. 23.3.0.0.0
scout note

Office consolidation of City of Barrie By-law 2010-035 to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals within the City.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.barrie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-21 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities