Dogs & animal control — Princeton, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Princeton, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $15/year (spayed/neutered); $40/year (unaltered); $5 replacement tag; leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash and in full control of a competent person when outside a residence or fenced yard; max animals: 2 dogs (more than two is an offence). Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006; Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 985, 2020, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
"Unlicensed Dog | $75"
licence fee
$15/year (spayed/neutered); $40/year (unaltered); $5 replacement tag
"Dogs that have been spayed or neutered cost $15 per year"; "Non-spayed or non-neutered dogs cost $40 per year. Replacement tags are $5"
leash rule
Dogs must be on a leash and in full control of a competent person when outside a residence or fenced yard
"All dogs must be on a leash and in full control of a competent person"
max animals
2 dogs (more than two is an offence)
"More Than Two Dogs | $150"
fine range
$50–$500
"Remove Identification | $50"; "Unmuzzled Vicious Dog | $500"
scout note
Governs dog licensing requirements, leash laws, and animal control offences throughout the municipality of Princeton.