Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $35.00 neutered/spayed; $45.00 not neutered/spayed; additional $75.00 aggressive; additional $100.00 dangerous; $5.00 discount if paid by last working day in February; reduced fees if moved into Town after March 1; leash rule: Dog Owner must not allow dog to be at large unless accompanied by competent person by means of a leash; max animals: 4 dogs over 4 months; 4 cats over 4 months; 5 Hens. Source: Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965; Impounding Bylaw No. 1960, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.3(a)
licence fee
$35.00 neutered/spayed; $45.00 not neutered/spayed; additional $75.00 aggressive; additional $100.00 dangerous; $5.00 discount if paid by last working day in February; reduced fees if moved into Town after March 1
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dog Owner must not allow dog to be at large unless accompanied by competent person by means of a leash
s. 4.1(a)
max animals
4 dogs over 4 months; 4 cats over 4 months; 5 Hens
s. 4.1(c); s. 4.4(b); s. 5.3(c)
fine range
fine not exceeding $2,000.00 but not less than the fines set out in the Schedule in the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw
s. 7.1
scout note
Regulates licensing, control, and impoundment of animals within the Town of Sidney.
Impounding Bylaw No. 1960
adopted bylaw
fine range
not less than $500.00 and not exceeding $2,000.00
s. 10.1
scout note
Governs the impounding of animals found at large within the Town of Sidney.