Commercial Dog Walker
This licence is required where a person walks dogs for compensation.
Options to apply
1. On the Licensing Portal:
2. In person or by mail to:
By-Law and Compliance, Licensing & Permit Services
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
2. Via the drop-boxes located at the entrances of Vaughan City Hall.
3. By e-mail to:
bylaw@vaughan.ca, along with scanned copies of required documentation.
Please ensure the application or e-mail indicates a contact phone number for staff to collect payment.
If submitting your application by mail or via the drop-box, please enclose payment in the form of a cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan. If submitting your application via e-mail, please ensure the application or accompanying message indicate a contact name and phone number for our staff to collect payment.
Application
This licence requires a photo of the applicant to be submitted, as described here. You can apply on the Licensing Portal, or in-person, by mail, drop-box or email using the application form below.
Commercial Dog Walker Application
Initial Application and Renewal Fees
Application Type | 2025 | 2026 |
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Commercial Dog Walker Licence - Initial Fee | $209 | $216 |
Commercial Dog Walker Licence - Renewal Fee | $176 | $182 |
Cost per additional dog walker working for a licensed Commercial Dog Walker - Initial Fee | $37 | $39 |
Cost per additional dog walker working for a licensed Commercial Dog Walker - Renewal Fee | $34 | $36 |