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

Dogs & animal control — Goderich, Ontario: Animal Care and Control By-Law No. 63 of 2017

In the Town of Goderich, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care and Control By-Law No. 63 of 2017, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $125.00 and $200.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: No animal shall run at large. Leash max 1.8 meters. Cats exempt.

Animal Care and Control By-Law No. 63 of 2017 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.1
leash rule	No animal shall run at large. Leash max 1.8 meters. Cats exempt.	s. 2.1; s. 1.34; s. 2.5
max animals	4 total dogs and cats per dwelling unit	s. 9.1
fine range	$125.00 and $200.00	'create set fines for violation of $125.00 and $200.00'

scout note

Adopted Town of Goderich by-law regulating animal care and control, including licensing, leash, and impounding provisions. Opened PDF; confirmed Goderich By-Law No. 63 of 2017.