Dogs & animal control — Parksville, British Columbia

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

In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Bylaw 1524 – Animal Control, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall permit a dog to be at large within the City except in designated off leash areas. Max animals: 3 dogs over 4 months; 3 pets of any one species.

Bylaw 1524 – Animal Control adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 15
leash rule No person shall permit a dog to be at large within the City except in designated off leash areas. s. 24
max animals 3 dogs over 4 months; 3 pets of any one species s. 2; s. 22
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Regulates animal ownership, licensing, leashing, and control of dogs and other animals within the City of Parksville.

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