Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, leash rule: Animals must not run at large; defined as off premises and not under immediate charge and control of a responsible and competent person.; fines: not exceeding $2,000 and costs; licence required: True; leash rule: No owner shall permit a dog to run at large. In public place, dog shall be on a leash held by the owner.. Source: Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw 93-028; Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw No. 2017-024, verified 2026-06-08.
| leash rule | Animals must not run at large; defined as off premises and not under immediate charge and control of a responsible and competent person. | s. 3(a) |
| fine range | not exceeding $2,000 and costs | s. 9(b) |
Bylaw 93-028 regulating animal control, impoundment, licensing, and owner responsibilities in Summerland.
| licence required | True | s. 8 |
| leash rule | No owner shall permit a dog to run at large. In public place, dog shall be on a leash held by the owner. | s. 35; s. 37 |
| max animals | three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months old | s. 13 |
| fine range | minimum fine of fifty dollars ($50.00); not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) | s. 85 |
Bylaw 2017-024 establishing responsible dog ownership requirements including leashing and waste disposal.