Dogs & animal control — North Vancouver, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 5981, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: fail to licence $150; dog at large $100; keeping >3 dogs $100; conviction $1,000-$50,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: dogs on street/public place must be on leash not more than 2.5 metres, or off leash where permitted per Schedule A.
Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw 5981
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1, s. 8(a)
leash rule
dogs on street/public place must be on leash not more than 2.5 metres, or off leash where permitted per Schedule A
s. 8(c)
max animals
more than three dogs prohibited without business licence for veterinarian/pet care/animal shelter
s. 8(f)
fine range
fail to licence $150; dog at large $100; keeping >3 dogs $100; conviction $1,000-$50,000
s. 14, s. 15(c)
scout note
Regulates dog licensing, commercial dog walkers, aggressive dogs, seizure and impounding within the District of North Vancouver.