Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $121.00 unneutered/unspayed before March 31; $25.00 neutered/spayed before March 31; $127.00 unneutered/unspayed after March 31; $29.00 neutered/spayed after March 31; leash rule: in public must be on leash, chain, or tether not exceeding 183 centimetres; off-leash at designated Creston off-leash dog park permitted; max animals: 4 companion animals (dogs, cats, potbellied pigs). Source: Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s.8.1 (dogs), s.10.1 (cats)
licence fee
$121.00 unneutered/unspayed before March 31; $25.00 neutered/spayed before March 31; $127.00 unneutered/unspayed after March 31; $29.00 neutered/spayed after March 31
Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule 2 (as referenced by s.8.3)
leash rule
in public must be on leash, chain, or tether not exceeding 183 centimetres; off-leash at designated Creston off-leash dog park permitted
s.7.1(c), s.7.1(d)
max animals
4 companion animals (dogs, cats, potbellied pigs)
s.5.1
scout note
Regulates care and control of animals in Creston, including dog licensing, leashing, and responsible ownership standards.