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

Dogs & animal control — Armstrong, British Columbia: Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (Consolidated)

In the City of Armstrong, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: Not more than $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days or both. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash max 2 meters when in a public place other than an off-leash area.

Dog Care and Control Bylaw No. 1873, 2021 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	"No person shall own, possess or harbour any dog"
leash rule	Dogs must be on a leash max 2 meters when in a public place other than an off-leash area.	"off-leash area"
max animals	No more than 2 dogs per residential dwelling unit.	"No person shall keep or harbour more than two (2) dogs within a residential dwelling unit"
fine range	Not more than $2,000 or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days or both.	"not more than $2,000"; "imprisonment not exceeding sixty days"

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Regulates the care, licensing, control, and impoundment of dogs within the City of Armstrong. Consolidated version updated 2025-03-20.