Castlegar rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?
Castlegar's Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw 1342 has three classes: aggressive, vicious and dangerous dogs, with annual licences of $100, $200 and $500. The detailed owner rules are in the bylaw, which is not readable online. Report a dog to the BC SPCA West Kootenay, 250-509-0297.
Key facts
| How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive | Not confirmed. Castlegar's Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw 1342 is a scan with no readable text. |
|---|---|
| Rules for owners | Bylaw 1342 has rules for aggressive dogs (ss. 8.1-8.5), vicious dogs (ss. 9.1-9.2) and dangerous dogs (ss. 10.1-10.10), including a 'proper dangerous dog enclosure' (s. 12.1). The detailed rules (muzzle, leash, signs) could not be read.Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179, consolidated to June 2026, Schedule B-1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording8.1-8.5 Aggressive dog $50 $100 $150 9.1-9.2 Vicious dog $50 $100 $150 10.1-10.10 Dangerous dog $50 $100 $150 Failure to provide proper dangerous dog enclosure |
| Licence fee | Annual licence: aggressive dog $100, vicious dog $200, dangerous dog $500.Apply for a Pet Licence, Annual Fee Schedule · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording| $25 | Unspayed or Unneutered Dog | $75 | Aggressive Dog | $100 | Vicious Dog | $200 | $75 | Aggressive Dog | $100 | Vicious Dog | $200 | Dangerous Dog | $500 | $100 | Vicious Dog | $200 | Dangerous Dog | $500 | Kennel Licence | $55 |
| How to report | Report dog concerns to BC SPCA West Kootenay, 250-509-0297 (the City contracts out animal control to it).Animal Control, City page: Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDomestic animal (dogs, cats) complaints or concerns should be directed to: BC SPCA West Kootenay 250-509-0297 |
| Fine | Municipal tickets, each $50 first offence, $100 second, $150 third within 12 months: aggressive dog (ss. 8.1-8.5), vicious dog (9.1-9.2), dangerous dog (10.1-10.10), guard dog not confined (11.1), no proper dangerous dog enclosure (12.1).Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179, consolidated to June 2026, Schedule B-1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording8.1-8.5 Aggressive dog $50 $100 $150 9.1-9.2 Vicious dog $50 $100 $150 10.1-10.10 Dangerous dog $50 $100 $150 failure to properly confine a guard dog 12.1 $50 $100 $150 |
| Bylaw | Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342Apply for a Pet Licence, City page: Related Bylaws · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingBylaw 1342 – Animal Control and Licencing |
How it works
Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw 1342 has separate rules for aggressive dogs (sections 8.1 to 8.5), vicious dogs (9.1 to 9.2) and dangerous dogs (10.1 to 10.10), a rule for guard dogs (11.1) and a "proper dangerous dog enclosure" requirement (12.1). The bylaw PDF is a scan with no readable text, so the detailed rules (muzzles, leashes, signs, enclosures) and how a dog is declared are not stated here.
Good to know
- Annual licence fees: aggressive dog $100, vicious dog $200, dangerous dog $500.
- Municipal tickets for each of these offences are $50, then $100, then $150 for a second and third offence within 12 months.
- The City contracts animal control to the BC SPCA West Kootenay. Report dog concerns to 250-509-0297.
- For the rules that apply to a specific dog, ask the City at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Sources
- Apply for a Pet Licence, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
- Animal Control, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179, consolidated to June 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. How answers are checked.