Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Trent Lakes, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dogs and Kennels By-law B2023-064 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: not more than FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), exclusive of costs. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog must not run at large unless under control of a person and held firmly on a leash.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| leash rule | Dog must not run at large unless under control of a person and held firmly on a leash. | s. 4.1 |
| max animals | More than three (3) dogs aged over three (3) months requires a kennel licence. | s. 9.1 |
Official Trent Lakes PDF regulating dogs and kennels.
| leash rule | No person shall permit any animal to run or be at large, or to trespass within the geographic limits of the Township. | s. 4 |
| fine range | not more than FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), exclusive of costs | s. 14 |
Official Trent Lakes PDF for exotic animals/keeping of animals.