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

Dogs & animal control — Cochrane, Ontario: Dog Control By-law 124-2001

In the Town of Cochrane, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law 124-2001, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: not exceeding FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) DOLLARS. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be leashed and under control on land other than owner's, unless consent given by land owner.

Dog Control By-law 124-2001 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3
leash rule	Dogs must be leashed and under control on land other than owner's, unless consent given by land owner.	CONTROL OF DOGS - Leashing of Dogs
max animals	two dogs in any Urban Area	s. 5(a)
fine range	not exceeding FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) DOLLARS	s. 10

scout note

Town of Cochrane By-law 124-2001 providing for the licensing, regulation and registration of dogs; cited as the Dog Control By-law. Read a first and second time and finally passed May 14, 2001 (OCR confirmed).