Dogs & animal control — Pouce Coupe, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: All dogs must be on a leash when not on the property of the owner; max animals: No more than 2 dogs or 4 cats per residence without kennel licence; fines: $100.00–$1,200.00; maximum $10,000.00 on summary conviction. Source: Bylaw 1005 - Animal Control and Licensing; Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 1005 - Animal Control and Licensing
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4(1)
leash rule
All dogs must be on a leash when not on the property of the owner
s. 3 (definition of "At Large", subsection iii)
max animals
No more than 2 dogs or 4 cats per residence without kennel licence
s. 6(7)
fine range
$100.00–$1,200.00; maximum $10,000.00 on summary conviction
Schedule "B"; s. 19(3)
scout note
Regulates animal control and licensing within the Village of Pouce Coupe.
Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5(a) "No person will keep any hens within the boundaries of the Village unless that person...holds a valid license under this bylaw"
leash rule
No hens shall roam free throughout the Village
s. 6(j) "No hens shall roam free throughout the Village"
max animals
No more than four (4) hens per parcel of land
s. 6(b) "Keep no more than four (4) hens per parcel of land"
fine range
at least $100 and not more than $10,000
s. 12 "fine of at least $100 and not more than $10,000"
scout note
Regulates the keeping of hens within the Village of Pouce Coupe.