Dogs & animal control — Sechelt, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: Spayed/neutered: $25.00; Not spayed/neutered: $50.00; Nuisance Dog: $200.00; Aggressive Dog: $400.00; Replacement tag: $10.00; Assistance/guide dogs: Free; Owners 65+: $10 altered, $30 unaltered, $5 replacement tag; leash rule: Dog owners must have the dog on a leash when off your property; dog seen running free can be impounded.; fines: $50.00 (dog tag not on dog) to $300.00 (fail to remove dangerous dog). Source: Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 611, 2023, verified 2026-06-08.

Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 611, 2023 adopted bylaw
licence required True "Dog licences are required in the District of Sechelt"
licence fee Spayed/neutered: $25.00; Not spayed/neutered: $50.00; Nuisance Dog: $200.00; Aggressive Dog: $400.00; Replacement tag: $10.00; Assistance/guide dogs: Free; Owners 65+: $10 altered, $30 unaltered, $5 replacement tag "Annual Dog Licence Fees" table
leash rule Dog owners must have the dog on a leash when off your property; dog seen running free can be impounded. "dog owners must have the dog on a leash when off your property"
fine range $50.00 (dog tag not on dog) to $300.00 (fail to remove dangerous dog) "Penalties for Not Complying with the Dog Licensing and Control Bylaw" table
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Governs animal control, dog licensing requirements, and animal-related offences within the District of Sechelt.

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