Dog tags must be renewed annually.
Residents can easily license their dogs online at owensound.docupet.com, or can license in person at City Hall.
Residents are able to return this form (along with payment) via one of the options below and the dog tag(s) will be mailed to you:
- Email Service Owen Sound at serviceowensound@owensound.ca
- Mail to City Hall (808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4)
- Use the drop box at the front doors of City Hall or at the Service Owen Sound counter
Payments can be made via cheque, cash, debit, or credit at City Hall.
Please be aware of some of the rules of owning a dog in the City:
- You must provide safe and humane living conditions for your dog;
- You must remove dog feces right away;
- Dogs must be indoors, in a fenced yard, in the City's dog park, on a leash or controlled by the owner at all times;
- Dogs must be licenced each year and wear the licence on their collar;
- You must contact the City if a dog changes owners or moves; and
- You may keep up to 3 dogs in your home.
The City's Dog By-law has the complete list of dog rules.
The Leash-Free Dog Park is always open for dogs to roam freely in the fenced-in space at 1240 1st Avenue East. Please remember to pick up after your pet.