Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
Town of Stratford has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-03.
| licence required | True | amends s. 7(b) |
Amendment to Stratford Animal Control Bylaw No. 26, changing the dog licence renewal due date from March 31 to May 31. Verified: adopted by Council July 8, 2015 (2nd reading and formal adoption same date).
| licence required | True | s. 7.a |
| licence fee | $15 spayed/neutered; $25 not spayed/neutered; $0 disabled person assistance dog; dangerous dog licence $100 | Schedule A |
| leash rule | No owner shall permit running at large (unleashed off owner's property) of dogs within the Town | s. (Owners' Responsibilities) d / "running at large" |
| max animals | No more than two dogs in a household for boarding or breeding without a Kennel licence | s. (Owners' Responsibilities) e |
| fine range | $50-$500; double for 2nd offence and triple for 3rd+ within 12 months | s. 15.a |
Town of Stratford animal control bylaw (11 pp). Regulates animals: dog licensing and renewal, leashing, kennel licences (>2 dogs), dangerous dogs, fee schedule. Verified title page: 'A Bylaw to regulate animals within the Town Of Stratford'. No adoption date on document.