Dogs & animal control — North Vancouver, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: dogs on street/public place must be on leash not more than 2.5 metres, or off leash where permitted per Schedule A; max animals: more than three dogs prohibited without business licence for veterinarian/pet care/animal shelter; fines: fail to licence $150; dog at large $100; keeping >3 dogs $100; conviction $1,000-$50,000. Source: Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 5981, verified 2026-06-08.
Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 5981
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.1, s. 8(a)
leash rule
dogs on street/public place must be on leash not more than 2.5 metres, or off leash where permitted per Schedule A
s. 8(c)
max animals
more than three dogs prohibited without business licence for veterinarian/pet care/animal shelter
s. 8(f)
fine range
fail to licence $150; dog at large $100; keeping >3 dogs $100; conviction $1,000-$50,000
s. 14, s. 15(c)
scout note
Regulates dog licensing, commercial dog walkers, aggressive dogs, seizure and impounding within the District of North Vancouver.