Bowen Island rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Bowen Island?

Bowen Island, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

The Dog Control Bylaw No. 30, 2001 says a dangerous dog is one that has killed or seriously injured a person, that an animal control officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to do so, or that has killed or seriously injured a companion or domestic animal while in a public place or on private property other than the owner's. The animal control officer deals with dangerous dogs under Section 49 of the Community Charter.

Good to know

• Off the owner's property a dangerous dog must be muzzled and on a leash no longer than 2 metres, controlled by a responsible person over 18.
• It must be kept in an enclosure that prevents its escape and prevents unauthorized entry by anyone.
• Bylaw notices for a dangerous dog not muzzled or not leashed: $50 first, $100 second, $200 further. Not properly housed: $100 first, $200 second, $500 further. Paid within 14 days: $25, $75 and $175 for the first group and $75, $175 and $475 for the second.
• Impoundment fees for a dangerous dog are $250, $500 and $1,000 for the first, second and third and later times within a year.
• To report a dog, call the Animal Control Officer at 604-328-5499 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week except statutory holidays), or Bylaw Services at 604-947-4255 ext. 2, or email bylaw@bimbc.ca. For urgent matters call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-947-0516. In an emergency call 911.