Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dog in public place must be firmly held on a Leash or otherwise securely contained, under care of a Competent Person.; max animals: Not more than 3 Dogs over the age of 8 weeks (and not more than 6 Companion Animals total) per Property; fines: not more than $10,000, plus the costs of prosecution. Source: Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 3197, 2019, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 7.1.1 |
| leash rule | Dog in public place must be firmly held on a Leash or otherwise securely contained, under care of a Competent Person. | s. 6.2.1 |
| max animals | Not more than 3 Dogs over the age of 8 weeks (and not more than 6 Companion Animals total) per Property | s. 3.1.1 |
| fine range | not more than $10,000, plus the costs of prosecution | s. 11.5.2 |
Establishes provisions for animal welfare, control, licensing, and owner duties in the City of Duncan.