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Animal Control Bylaws

The animal control by-laws regulate animals in the Town of Cobourg.

Dog Licences

Every dog in Cobourg requires a current dog licence (also known as a dog tag) each year. You can obtain your dog tag or renew from DocuPet Cobourg, online cobourg.docupet.com. or by phone 1-855-249-1370, or you can license in person at the Municipal Office, 55 King Street West.

You can be fined $75 for not having a dog licence. 

Dog Bite Procedure

What to do?
  • Seek medical treatment - Call 911
  • Report the bite (Municipal Law Enforcement 905-372-4301 and Health Unit 905-885-9100) 
  • Provide a description of the dog
  • Retrieve the dog owner's name and address
  • Record specific information (date, time, location)
  • Gather witness information
  • Take photos of the bite injury
  • Write a handwritten statement with all details as soon as possible
If you are the owner of a dog that has bitten: 
  • Leash your dog 
  • Isolate your dog from other people/animals  
  • Report the bite (Municipal Law Enforcement 905-372-4301 and Health Unit 905-885-9100)
  • Write a handwritten statement with all details as soon as possible

Cobourg Off-Leash Dog Park

Cobourg's off-leash dog park is a place where dogs can run free. View Map

When visiting leash-free parks, be aware that there are unleashed dogs at play. You are entering the park at your own risk. Parents should supervise their children at all times. Dogs with current Town of Cobourg dog tags can visit the off-leash Cobourg Dog Park. 

Visit our Leash-Free Dog Park webpage for more information.

Coyotes

Coyote sightings are commonplace and in general, coyotes are wary of people. They should not be fed or approached. Feeding coyotes takes away their ingrained fear of humans, which is needed for humans and coyotes to safely co-exist. Please see some commonly asked questions below and refer to the Resources linked for further information.

What To Do If You Encounter a Coyote

Coyote sightings are commonplace. If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you. If you encounter an aggressive coyote, there are several things you should know and do:

  • Never approach or touch a coyote.
  • Stop and pick up small children and pets.
  • Do not turn your back on, or run from, a coyote.
  • Maintain direct eye contact, make noise, use strong verbal cues such as yelling (no screaming) and slowly back away while remaining calm.
  • Carry a flashlight at night to scare off coyotes.
  • If a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call 911.
How Can I Prevent Coyotes from Visiting My Yard?
  •  Remove food attractants from your yard - secure your garbage, keep pet food indoors, clean up spilled bird seed and fallen fruits.
  • Keep your property clean - trim back bushes and weeds, scoop your dog poop, keep your barbeque area clean.
  • Secure your home and sheds - seal openings into and under buildings, decks and porches.
  • Keep your dog on a leash and closely supervise them when they are outdoors.
  • Bring your pets in at night.
Why Do I See Coyotes More Frequently?
Coyote sightings are more frequent in the Winter during mating periods (January - February), Spring during den selection/pup rearing (March - June) and Fall during the dispersal of pack members.

Resources

  • Coyotes in the Urban Landscape online module
  • Coyote Watch Canada information
  • Ministry of Natural Resources information 

Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts

Please read the Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts Brochure.

Feeding Waterfowl

If you care about waterfowl, please stop feeding them. Read the Keep Wildfowl Wild brochure.

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