Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Tay, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animals at Large and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $125.00 per offence (set fine); minimum $500, maximum $100,000 on conviction. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit an animal to be at large (found off premises and not under control of any person).
| leash rule | No owner shall permit an animal to be at large (found off premises and not under control of any person). | s. 2.1; "At Large" means found at a place other than the premises |
| fine range | $125.00 per offence (set fine); minimum $500, maximum $100,000 on conviction | Schedule 'A', Column 3; s. 7.2 |
Official Tay Township animals-at-large by-law PDF linked from the by-laws page.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| leash rule | dog must be leashed and under the control of a person when on Township land, unless consent given by the landowner | s. 6.1 |
| max animals | 2 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel licence required for more than 2 | s. 2.1 |
| fine range | Set fines $150–$300 (Schedule 'A'); on conviction minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and maximum fine shall not exceed $100,000; continuous/multiple offences not exceeding $10,000 per day | Schedule 'A'; s. 17.2; s. 17.3; s. 17.5 |
Official Tay Township canine control and dog licensing by-law PDF linked from the by-laws page.