Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Trail, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: neutered male $25 ($12.50 after August 31); spayed female $25 ($12.50 after August 31); unneutered male $100 ($50 after August 31); unspayed female $100 ($50 after August 31); Pitbull Terrier $300; kennel $25; leash rule: Dogs must be on leash or under control of competent person in public places; prohibited areas in Schedule C; max animals: No more than 3 dogs per parcel; 4 or more requires kennel business licence. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2436, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 2436
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2
licence fee
neutered male $25 ($12.50 after August 31); spayed female $25 ($12.50 after August 31); unneutered male $100 ($50 after August 31); unspayed female $100 ($50 after August 31); Pitbull Terrier $300; kennel $25
Schedule A
leash rule
Dogs must be on leash or under control of competent person in public places; prohibited areas in Schedule C
s. 13
max animals
No more than 3 dogs per parcel; 4 or more requires kennel business licence
s. 12
fine range
not less than $100 and not more than $2,000
s. 32
scout note
Consolidated bylaw regulating the care, licensing, and control of dogs and animals within the City of Trail.