Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Burk's Falls, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 08-2017 Care and Control of Animals, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: fine not to exceed maximum under Provincial Offences Act; Set Fine $100.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No dog permitted to run at large; must be on a leash held by a person in public places.
By-Law No. 08-2017 Care and Control of Animals
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
leash rule
No dog permitted to run at large; must be on a leash held by a person in public places.
s. 4.1; s. 4.3
max animals
3 dogs (detached dwelling); 2 dogs (dwelling unit in multi-unit property).
s. 3.3
fine range
fine not to exceed maximum under Provincial Offences Act; Set Fine $100.00
s. 6; Schedule "B"
scout note
Adopted Village of Burk's Falls by-law to regulate the care and control of animals; finally passed 23 May 2017. Confirmed via OCR; date added.