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

Dogs & animal control — Brantford, Ontario: Animal Control By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Dogs - Other Animals)

In the City of Brantford, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Dogs - Other Animals), verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall suffer, allow, or permit any dog... to run at large or trespass within the City of Brantford. Max animals: three domestic dogs; three domestic cats; five domestic rabbits at any location.

Animal Control By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 206 - Dogs - Other Animals) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	206.6.1
licence fee	Altered $ 45; Unaltered $ 75; Senior - Altered $ 25; Senior - Unaltered $ 30; Service Dog No Charge; Restricted Dog $ 30; Potentially Dangerous Dog $ 100; Dangerous Dog $ 250	Schedule 'A'
leash rule	No person shall suffer, allow, or permit any dog... to run at large or trespass within the City of Brantford.	206.7.1
max animals	three domestic dogs; three domestic cats; five domestic rabbits at any location	206.2.1; 206.2.2; 206.2.3

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City of Brantford Municipal Code Chapter 206 regulating dogs and other animals, licensing, dangerous dogs and pounds.