Enderby rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?

Enderby, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

How it works

The Dog Control Bylaw No. 1469 defines a "Dangerous Dog" in the City of Enderby as a dog that has:

• killed or seriously injured a person;
• killed or seriously injured a domestic animal in a public place or on private property other than its owner's; or
• been judged by an animal control officer, on reasonable grounds, likely to kill or seriously injure a person.

The City's bylaw page says an attack could result in a dangerous dog designation. The bylaw has no separate "aggressive" category and sets out no formal declaration or appeal process.

Owner duties (section 5.5)

• Off the owner's property: muzzled and on a leash of 6 feet or less, under the continuous control of a person competent and strong enough to control it.
• On the owner's property: indoors, or if outdoors, tethered or in an enclosure that prevents escape.

Good to know

• Bylaw notice amounts: dangerous dog not muzzled and on a leash, or not secured, $150 ($75 if paid within 14 days); dog bites or attacks a person $200 ($100 if paid within 14 days). A municipal ticket is $150, or $200 for a bite, with half off if paid within 30 days.
• Impound fees for a dangerous dog are higher than for other dogs: $100, $200, then $500 for each later impoundment.
• Reporting: the City's page does not set out a separate way to report a bite or an aggressive dog. The dog control contact, 250-838-0233 or dogs@cityofenderby.com, is for information; the page does not say who to call about a bite emergency.