Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Midland, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law 2024-36 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be leashed and held by someone who can control them using a leash no longer than 1.5 metres when in public. Max animals: No more than two cats over 12 weeks per dwelling unit; no more than two rabbits per dwelling unit (except on lands assessed/zoned as farmlands).
| max animals | No more than two cats over 12 weeks per dwelling unit; no more than two rabbits per dwelling unit (except on lands assessed/zoned as farmlands) | "can be kept at any one time" |
Prohibits or regulates the keeping of certain animals and feeding of wildlife within Midland.
| licence required | yes | Every dog owner shall register and obtain a dog licence annually |
| leash rule | Dogs must be leashed and held by someone who can control them using a leash no longer than 1.5 metres when in public. | leash no longer than 1.5 metres when in public |
| max animals | No more than two dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than two dogs over 12 weeks of age. | No more than two dogs shall be harboured, at any one time, in a dwelling unit |
Establishes dog licensing and control rules, including annual licences, kennel licences, dog limits, and leashing.