Coquitlam rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may submit a written report to the Animal Control Manager

designate the dog as an aggressive dog;

designate the dog as a vicious dog.

shall deliver written notice of the designation to the owner of

AGGRESSIVE DOG means a dog that:

has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person or domestic animal;

has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person on more than one

is a Dangerous Dog;

DANGEROUS DOG has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter;

not cause, permit, or allow that dog, at any time, to be at large within the City,

with a maximum length of 1.2 metres from owner to dog;

ensure the dog has permanent identification within one month of the dog being

when in a public place, muzzle the dog in a manner to prevent it from being able to

secure the dog in an enclosure located within securely fenced premises

post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises where the dog is

notify the Animal Control Manager in writing within three (3) days if the dog

notify the prospective owner that the dog has been designated as a vicious dog prior to the transfer of

at least two (2) metres in height, width and length;

(d) aggressive unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 157.40

(e) aggressive spayed or neutered dogs $ 105.00

(f) vicious unspayed or unneutered dogs $ 262.40

(g) vicious spayed or neutered dogs $ 209.90

an $18.00 late payment charge will be assessed in addition

only obtain a dog licence for an aggressive dog or a vicious dog if the dog has

will become invalid and the owner of that dog must apply to the City for a new dog licence

Phone: 604-927-7387

Your name, address and phone number as we do not accept anonymous complaints

In the event of a dog bite, the contact information for the other dog and/or owner

Dog Bite Statement Form

please call the non-emergency RCMP number at 604-945-1550 or the 24-Hour Engineering Customer Service number at 604-927-3500

To report an Animal Care & Control Bylaw concern, call 604-927-3580 or email Bylaw Services.

Aggressive dog at large 11.4.1 200 300

Aggressive dog not 11.4.2 150 200

Aggressive dog in off leash 11.4.3 150 200

Aggressive dog without ID 11.4.4 150 200

Vicious dog at large 11.7.1 400 500

Vicious dog not 11.7.2 300 400

Vicious dog not muzzled 11.7.3 300 400

Vicious dog improperly un- 11.7.4 300 400

Vicious dog warning sign not 11.7.5 150 200

Vicious dog in off leash area 11.7.6 300 400

Vicious dog without 11.7.7 300 400

Fail to remain at dog bite 10.9 100 150

Aggressive dog at large 11.4.1 1000

Vicious dog at large 11.7.1 1000

Vicious dog not muzzled 11.7.3 1000

Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011

authority to regulate and control dangerous dogs