Dogs & animal control — Prince George, British Columbia

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

In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 8898, 2017, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: Minimum $2,500 for Dangerous Dog offences; maximum $10,000 for all offences; $250 for non-compliance with Nuisance Animal declaration. A licence is required. Leash rule: No Owner shall allow or suffer an Animal to run At Large; outside owner's property, Animal must be under control by means of a Leash.

Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 8898, 2017 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 5.1
leash rule No Owner shall allow or suffer an Animal to run At Large; outside owner's property, Animal must be under control by means of a Leash. s. 6.1; definition of "At Large" s. 2.1
max animals No more than three (3) Dogs aged four (4) months or more per property s. 4.1
fine range Minimum $2,500 for Dangerous Dog offences; maximum $10,000 for all offences; $250 for non-compliance with Nuisance Animal declaration s. 21.4(a), s. 21.4(b); Schedule "E"
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Regulates animal ownership, licensing, and control, including dogs and other animals, in Prince George.

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