Dogs & animal control — Langford, British Columbia

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

In the City of Langford, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Licence fee: $60.00; $40.00 Spayed/Neutered; $100.00 Aggressive; $200.00 Dangerous; $20.00 Late; $5.00 Replacement. Leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large. Owners must carry a Leash in Public Places. Leash required in Playgrounds and public beaches.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2239 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4(1)
licence fee $60.00; $40.00 Spayed/Neutered; $100.00 Aggressive; $200.00 Dangerous; $20.00 Late; $5.00 Replacement Schedule "A"
leash rule Dogs must not be At Large. Owners must carry a Leash in Public Places. Leash required in Playgrounds and public beaches. s. 9(1); s. 9(2); s. 8(3)(a)
max animals 4 Dogs over the age of four months s. 6(1)
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Regulates responsible ownership, licensing, leashing, and control of animals within Langford.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://langford.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Dogs & animal control across British Columbia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities