Dogs & animal control — Cranbrook, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Cranbrook, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $60.00 non-sterilized dog; $30.00 sterilized dog; $225.00 vicious dog; leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; off-leash only permitted in designated off-leash parks; max animals: No more than 6 pets per dwelling unit, including no more than 3 dogs and no more than 3 cats. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (Consolidated to Feb 27, 2023), verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 3845, 2016 (Consolidated to Feb 27, 2023)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.5(a)
licence fee
$60.00 non-sterilized dog; $30.00 sterilized dog; $225.00 vicious dog
Schedule "B", Part A
leash rule
Dogs must not run at large; off-leash only permitted in designated off-leash parks
s. 3.8(a)
max animals
No more than 6 pets per dwelling unit, including no more than 3 dogs and no more than 3 cats
s. 3.7(a)
fine range
Up to $10,000 (Offence Act); up to $1,000 (ticket); up to $500 (bylaw notice)
s. 9.2(b)(i)(ii)(iii)
scout note
Provides for licensing and control of animals within the City of Cranbrook; consolidated 2023.