Canine Control Bylaws

• Canine Control Bylaw 2005.76
• Bylaw 2006.48 - Amendment by replacing the word teasing with badger
• Bylaw 2006.60 – Amendment by signs stating dog prohibited areas.
• Bylaw2006.76 – Amendment around issues concerning owner consent, muzzling dogs and limiting dogs to 3 per household.
• Bylaw 2008.68 – that Item 13, Schedule A be amended to read Section 7.5

Licence regulations

• Dogs must be licensed annually
• Licences must be renewed before the last business day in February each year.
• Dogs tags must be securely fixed on the dog at all times until tag is renewed or replaced.
• Dog tags may be removed while dogs are lawfully being used for hunting in the bush.
• Any dog older than 3 months must be licensed. 
• Limit of three dogs per household. (excluding kennels)

Fees

Dog Licence fees are an annual fee and any dog older than 3 months must be licensed. 

• $20.00 (not including HST) per dog on or before February 28th each year
• $50.00 (not including HST)  per dog after March 1st, each year
• $2.00 per tag for Replacement Tag

How to Apply for a Dog Licence (Dog Tag)

Meet Parker - ADOPTED

Parker is a 50-pound, non-intact male German Shepherd/Lab mix, approximately 18 months

old. Despite his long legs, he has many puppy-like qualities and has lots and lots of energy! In addition to regular doggy daycare visits, Parker worked with a trainer before coming into the Township's care and responds well to several fundamental commands like "sit," "shake a paw," and "down." He is also very food-motivated, so prospective adoptees are encouraged to have a handful of kibble nearby to incentivize Parker when needed. The best part is that he's not picky about your rewards – he takes them all with gusto!

Meet Fred - ADOPTED

Fred is an intact male Black Lab mix of unknown age. Staff picked him up after running at large in the Sylvan Glen neighbourhood for several weeks without a collar or tag. When he came into the staff's care, he was quite lean; however, he has gained weight over time and is back up to a healthy 40 pounds. Fred appears to be 2-3 years old and loves to play with toys, especially the egg shown here. He needs fundamental training as he does not respond to commands like "sit" or "shake a paw" unless a reward is presented first. This suggests that Fred was exposed to formal training before coming into care.

Meet Rufus - ADOPTED

Rufus is a 75-pound, intact male Japanese Tosa. Rufus was found wandering at large in downtown Brechin without a collar and tag. Rufus is large, in charge, and unafraid to get his snuggles by placing himself directly in your path, so you can't avoid his love. He enjoys playing but can be reactive to new people and animals. With that, he will require particular care and attention in his transitional phase of finding a new home. His independence is very important, but once he has time and space to accept his new family, he will likely attach his mind, body, and soul to his new people.