Granisle dog leash rules and off-leash areas
Where can dogs be off leash in Granisle, and what are the leash rules?
Short answer
In Granisle, a dog must not be at large. It must be on its owner's property, securely confined, or leashed, tethered or penned, or under a competent person's direct control. The bylaw sets no leash length and names no off-leash areas.
Key facts
| Leash rule | Dogs must not be at large. A dog is at large unless under direct and continuous control: on its owner's property, securely confined, securely leashed, tethered or penned, or with a competent person exercising direct control. Also at large in a posted prohibited public place.Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001, s. 18 and s. 2(2) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo Owner shall suffer, permit, allow or for any reason have their dogs at large. where a dog is not under the direct and continuous control of the owner, securely leashed, tethered or penned so it is unable to roam, or |
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| Maximum leash length | None set. Granisle's Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw sets no maximum leash length.Read: Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001 |
| Off-leash areas | None named. The Village Administrator may designate, by signage, lands where dogs may be at large.Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001, s. 19 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthe Village Administrator may designate, by specific signage, lands where dogs are permitted to be at large. |
| Places dogs are not allowed | School grounds, playgrounds and park land where posted as prohibited, except at an approved organized function or approved dog training. Guide dogs of blind owners are exempt.Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001, s. 23(1), (3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingany school ground, playground, or park land where prohibited and posted except A blind Owner of a registered guide dog, or a blind person being assisted by a |
| Cleaning up | If a dog defecates on public property or on private property other than its owner's, the owner must remove the feces immediately. Blind owners with a registered guide dog are exempt.Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001, s. 21(1), (3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingIf a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property of its Owner, the Owner shall cause such feces to be removed immediately. |
| Fine, dog at large or off leash | $50 ticket for a dog at large. Leaving excrement is also $50.Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 344, 2001, Schedule 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog at large 18 $ 50.00 Leaving excrement 21(1) $ 50.00 |
| Bylaw | Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001, title (s. 1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001 |
How it works
Under the Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, dogs must not be at large. A dog is not at large only when it is under direct and continuous control: on its owner's property, securely confined, securely leashed, tethered or penned, or with a competent person exercising direct control. A dog is also at large in a public place posted as prohibited to dogs.
Good to know
- The bylaw sets no maximum leash length.
- No off-leash areas are named. The Village Administrator may mark land with signs where dogs may be at large. Look for signs, or ask the Village Office, 250.697.2248.
- Dogs are not allowed on school grounds, playgrounds and park land where posted, except at an approved organized function or approved dog training. Guide dogs of blind owners are exempt.
- If your dog defecates on public property, or on private property that is not yours, remove it immediately. Blind owners with a registered guide dog are exempt.
- A dog at large or leaving excrement can bring a $50 ticket.
- To report a loose dog, call the Animal Control Officer at 250 845 8876 or use the Village bylaw complaint form.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Dog, Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 339, 2001 (PDF), Village of Granisle (read 2026-11-08)
- Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 344, 2001 (PDF), Village of Granisle (read 2026-11-08)
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