Dogs & animal control — North Saanich, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: female (not spayed) $30.00 before July 31 / $15.00 after; female (spayed) $20.00/$10.00; male (not neutered) $30.00/$15.00; male (neutered) $20.00/$10.00; late penalty $5.00; leash rule: dogs on highway or public place must be under direct and continuous control; on leash not exceeding 2.4m if dangerous dog; max animals: no more than three dogs over age six months without valid Kennel Licence. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 751 (Consolidated 2014), verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 751 (Consolidated 2014)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.1
licence fee
female (not spayed) $30.00 before July 31 / $15.00 after; female (spayed) $20.00/$10.00; male (not neutered) $30.00/$15.00; male (neutered) $20.00/$10.00; late penalty $5.00
Schedule A
leash rule
dogs on highway or public place must be under direct and continuous control; on leash not exceeding 2.4m if dangerous dog
s. 17.2(a)
max animals
no more than three dogs over age six months without valid Kennel Licence
s. 3.1
fine range
minimum $50.00 first offense; minimum $100.00 subsequent offenses
s. 18.3
scout note
Regulates animal ownership in North Saanich including dog licensing, leash requirements, and animal impoundment.