Dogs & animal control — Fort St. John, British Columbia

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

In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $150.00 (early payment) to $450.00 (late payment); standard penalty $200.00–$400.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $20.00 standard; $100.00 Biting or Aggressive Dog; $5.00 replacement tag; No Fee for Service Dog or exempt Dog.

Animal Control Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 5
licence fee	$20.00 standard; $100.00 Biting or Aggressive Dog; $5.00 replacement tag; No Fee for Service Dog or exempt Dog	Schedule "A"
leash rule	Owner shall keep Dog leashed when in a public place unless designated an off-leash area	s. 19
max animals	No more than three Dogs on a parcel or within a dwelling	s. 16
fine range	$150.00 (early payment) to $450.00 (late payment); standard penalty $200.00–$400.00	Schedule "C"

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Regulates ownership, licensing, and control of animals within Fort St. John.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://fortstjohn.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across British Columbia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities