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

Dogs & animal control — Ashcroft, British Columbia: Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832

In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: per Schedule G of Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 833, 2019. A licence is required. Licence fee: per Schedule G of Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 833, 2019.

Dog Control and Pound Operation Bylaw No. 832 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s.6.1
licence fee	per Schedule G of Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 833, 2019	s.6.3
leash rule	dogs must be on leash no more than 2.0 metres when off owner's property, held by a competent person	s.5.2 and Leash definition
max animals	no more than 2 dogs over 3 months in a residentially zoned area without kennel licence	s.5.9
fine range	per Schedule G of Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 833, 2019	s.10.1

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Regulates dog licensing, control, leashing, and pound operations within the Village of Ashcroft.