Dogs & animal control — Penticton, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: no charge for guide/service Dogs; otherwise as per Fees and Charges Bylaw; leash rule: No Owner... shall allow or permit the Animal to be At Large in the City.; max animals: more than six (6) Companion Animals; Not more than three (3) Dogs; Not more than five (5) Cats; Not more than five (5) rabbits. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02, verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 8
licence fee no charge for guide/service Dogs; otherwise as per Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 8.7; s. 8.8
leash rule No Owner... shall allow or permit the Animal to be At Large in the City. s. 7
max animals more than six (6) Companion Animals; Not more than three (3) Dogs; Not more than five (5) Cats; Not more than five (5) rabbits s. 5.1
fine range not less than two thousand dollars ($2000.00) and not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50.000.00) s. 31.1
scout note

Regulates the ownership, licensing, leashing, and control of animals including dogs in the City of Penticton.

Deer Feeding Prohibition Bylaw No. 2012-5004

Prohibits the deliberate feeding of deer and other designated wildlife within the City of Penticton.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://penticton.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities