All canine control and dog kennels come under the jurisdiction of Town of Erin By-Law #08-08. Town of Erin Vicious Dog By-Law #02-11 deals with incidents involving biting dogs. To obtain a copy of either of these By-Laws, please contact the Town of Erin or download a copy from the
Document Centre.
There is no limit as to how many dogs you may own in the Town, but they must all be tagged. They must not be running at large or barking continuously so as to bother other residents. For barking dog related complaints, please contact the By-law officer. For dogs running at large please contact the Upper Credit Humane Society Officer at (519) 943-5288.
If you are boarding or breeding for sale, then you must have the proper zoning on your property and operate under an annually renewable kennel license. If the property does not have the proper zoning, a zoning amendment must be applied for. Please contact the Town's Planner Sally Stull to assist you with this process at 519-855-4407 ext. 240.
Town of Erin 2011 Dog Tags
2011 dog tags are available at the Town Office and the UCHS
Town of Erin Municipal Office
5684 Trafalagar Rd.
R.R. #2
Hillsburgh, ON N0B 1Z0
519-855-4407
Office Hours: Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dog Tags are Also Available at:
The Upper Credit Humane Society
5383 Trafalgar Rd. at Wellington Rd. 124 (Brisbane Corner)
R. R. # 2
Erin, ON N0B 1T0
519-833-2287
Dog Tags are also available by mail:
As set out in the Provincial Offences Act - Part 1, the fines for failure to license your dog, failing to affix the dog tag, or affixing the dog tag onto the incorrect dog have been increased to $125.00 fine per violation. Untagged dogs that are picked up are taken to the pound where there will be a charge to retrieve your pet (re: By-Law #08-08). Don't let your best friend end up here!