Dogs & animal control — Fort St. John, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $20.00 standard; $100.00 Biting or Aggressive Dog; $5.00 replacement tag; No Fee for Service Dog or exempt Dog; leash rule: Owner shall keep Dog leashed when in a public place unless designated an off-leash area; max animals: No more than three Dogs on a parcel or within a dwelling. Source: Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5
licence fee
$20.00 standard; $100.00 Biting or Aggressive Dog; $5.00 replacement tag; No Fee for Service Dog or exempt Dog
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Owner shall keep Dog leashed when in a public place unless designated an off-leash area
s. 19
max animals
No more than three Dogs on a parcel or within a dwelling
s. 16
fine range
$150.00 (early payment) to $450.00 (late payment); standard penalty $200.00–$400.00
Schedule "C"
scout note
Regulates ownership, licensing, and control of animals within Fort St. John.