Dogs & animal control — West Vancouver, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must not be at large; must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas where under immediate owner control.; max animals: no more than three dogs on any parcel; fines: not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $10,000. Source: Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 6.1.1: "unless a dog licence has been obtained from the Municipality"
leash rule
Dogs must not be at large; must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas where under immediate owner control.
s. 7.1.1; s. 4.1 definition of "at large"; Schedule "B"
max animals
no more than three dogs on any parcel
s. 6.3.1
fine range
not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $10,000
s. 12.1
scout note
Governs dog and animal licensing and control in West Vancouver including dangerous animal provisions; dogs and backyard chickens must be licenced.