Kennel Permits

You require a breeding or boarding kennel licence if you are breeding, and/or boarding  dogs or cats. Please review the animal control by-law to determine the allowable number of pets one can own per residence in the Township of Brock. View the Kennel By-law for full details about licence requirements and regulations.

Applications and Renewals

Complete our Breeding and/or Boarding Kennel Licence Application form to apply for a breeding and/or boarding kennel licence. You need to apply for a licence annually by March 1.

Annual Fees

It costs $310.60 to get a kennel licence for a new operation. For an annual kennel licence renewal, it costs $217.90.

Licence Requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to get a kennel licence:

• The kennel can't be located within 450 m of a neighbouring residence
• The owner/operator of the kennel must live on the same property as the kennel
• You must provide the name of the kennel owner and all occupants of the lot that contains the kennel
• You must keep an updated list of registrations or serial numbers for each dog at the kennel
• Open the kennel for inspection upon request
• Ensure that all dogs accepted by the kennel are free of contagious or infectious diseases and keep health records for each dog
• Keep the kennel sanitary, well-ventilated and lit

If you meet these requirements, your application will go to Council for approval. For more information please contact the Animal Control Department.