Chetwynd rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?
Short answer
In Chetwynd, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer can designate a dog dangerous and must give the owner a written notice. A dangerous dog must be muzzled and on a leash of 1 metre or less off its owner's property. Report a dangerous dog in writing to the animal control officer.
Key facts
| How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive | A Bylaw Enforcement Officer who has reason to believe a dog is dangerous may designate it a dangerous dog, and must give the owner a written notice with the date, place and circumstances and a copy of the bylaw.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6.1, 6.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinghas reason to believe that a dog is a dangerous dog, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may designate the dog as a dangerous dog that the dog has been designated as a dangerous dog |
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| Rules for owners | Take effective measures so the dog does not bite or attack or damage property. Collar and leash of 1 metre at most off the owner's property. Never at large or in an off-leash area. Muzzled and leashed unless indoors or in a secure, suitably sized enclosure. Permanent identification (tattoo or microchip) within 14 days of the notice. Notify the District promptly if the owner, address or dog's situation changes. After 1 year with no further complaints and a force-free training course, the owner may apply for relief.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6.3 to 6.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingdoes not bite or attack a person or animal a maximum length of one (1) meter keep the dog Muzzled and on a Leash when not effectively confined indoors or within fourteen (14) calendar days of receiving notice that their dog is a may apply to the District for relief from the must notify the District promptly if |
| Licence fee | None set. Chetwynd's fee schedule has no dangerous-dog fee. |
| How to report | Report in writing to the animal control officer, with a full description of the dog and where it lives, plus your name, address, phone number and birthdate. Bring it to the District Office or call 250-401-4119 for pick-up.Animal Control, FAQ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAggressive or dangerous dogs must be reported to the animal control officer. You are required to provide your name, address, phone number, and birthdate in the statement. Call the animal control officer at (250)401-4119 |
| Fine | Same Schedule B ticket as other offences ($75 first, $150 second, $75 more each further offence within 12 months), plus an extra $150 added for each subsequent dangerous-dog offence, with no time limit on the accumulation.Sources differ: Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 935, Appendix 3 lists "Keeping of Dangerous Dog" at $50 under the repealed Dog Control Bylaw No. 908, 2009.Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, Schedule B, ss. 1, 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording1st offence $75.00 An extra penalty of $150.00 will be added to the offence amounts in paragraph 1 for each Penalty charges will continue to accumulate amounts regardless of the amount of time |
| Bylaw | Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 6; Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wording4. LICENSING .......................................................................................................................................................4 5. CONTROL OF ANIMALS ...................................................................................................................................5 6. DANGEROUS DOGS .........................................................................................................................................6 7. STANDARDS OF CARE .....................................................................................................................................7 8. ANIMAL LIMITS ...............................................................................................................................................9 DISTRICT OF CHETWYND ANIMAL RESPONSIBILITY BYLAW NO. 1158, 2023 A bylaw to provide for the licensing and regulation of animals within the District of Chetwynd This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as |
How it works
Under the Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer who has reason to believe a dog is dangerous may designate it a dangerous dog. The officer must give the owner a written notice with the date, place and circumstances and a copy of the bylaw. The bylaw does not define "dangerous dog".
Steps
To report a dog:
- Write down a full description of the dog and where it lives, plus your name, address, phone number and birthdate.
- Give the written report to the animal control officer. Bring it to the District Office or call 250-401-4119 for pick-up.
Good to know
- Owner duties: take effective measures so the dog does not bite, attack or damage property; keep it on a collar and a leash of 1 metre at most off your property; never let it be at large or in an off-leash area; keep it muzzled and leashed unless it is indoors or in a secure, suitably sized enclosure.
- Within 14 days of the notice the dog needs permanent identification (tattoo or microchip). Tell the District promptly if the owner, address or the dog's situation changes.
- After 1 year with no further complaints and a force-free training course, the owner may apply for relief.
- The ticket is the same as for other offences ($75 first, $150 second, $75 more for each further offence within 12 months), plus an extra $150 for each subsequent dangerous-dog offence, with no time limit. The older Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw lists $50 under a repealed dog bylaw, so confirm the amount with the District.
- The Animal Control page also describes how the dog must be housed and walked, and an application for release if the dog is impounded. Ask Bylaw Enforcement for the details.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Tumbler Ridge · Fort St. John · Dawson Creek · Pouce Coupe · Mackenzie · Prince George
Sources
- Animal Control, District of Chetwynd (read 2026-11-08)
- Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 1158, 2023 (PDF), District of Chetwynd (read 2026-11-08)
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