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.