{"title":"Harrison Hot Springs rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs","name":"Harrison Hot Springs","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"regional","owner_label":"Regional district","owner_body":{"name":"Fraser Valley Regional District","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca"},"short_answer":"In Harrison Hot Springs, the FVRD Animal Control bylaw sets the rules for aggressive dogs. The owner must keep the dog confined, or leashed (3 metres at most) and muzzled with a competent person in control, and must microchip it. The licence is $295 or $354.","aliases":["aggressive dog harrison hot springs","dangerous dog harrison hot springs","dog bite harrison hot springs","report dog attack harrison hot springs"],"cost":"Aggressive dog licence: $295 if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. Tickets range from $250 to $500, each $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"FVRD Animal Control","value":"1-844-495-CARE","note":"Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m."},{"type":"email","label":"FVRD Animal Control","value":"animalcontrol@fvrd.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"RCMP Agassiz Detachment (non-emergency, for an attack in progress after hours)","value":"604-796-2211"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf"},{"title":"FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf"},{"title":"Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Harrison Hot Springs dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Harrison Hot Springs dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Harrison Hot Springs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/kent","name":"Kent","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chilliwack","name":"Chilliwack","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hope","name":"Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/abbotsford","name":"Abbotsford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dangerous-dogs/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs/"},"facts":{"how_declared":{"label":"How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive","value":"An \"aggressive dog\" is one that, with or without provocation, has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), has hurt or killed a domestic animal in a public place or off its owner's property, has aggressively chased a person, vehicle or animal while at large, was kept or trained for dog fighting, is a \"dangerous dog\" under s. 49 of the Community Charter, or was found dangerous or aggressive by an animal control officer, another local government or a court. After an incident the Chief Animal Control Officer decides and sends the owner a letter; the owner may appeal in writing within 30 days.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part B definition; s. 21 to 23","quotes":["attacked, bitten or caused injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity","a dangerous dog as defined in Section 49 of the Community","a letter must be sent to the owner of the dog","the owner of the dog may appeal the classification, in writing, within 30 days"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"The owner of an aggressive dog must either keep it securely confined in an enclosure, or have it on a leash no longer than 3 metres, under the immediate control of a competent person and muzzled. The dog must also be microchipped (or have its chip scanned), and a photo given to the FVRD within 7 working days. An aggressive dog may not be kept with other dogs or animals if four or more dogs are kept. A dangerous dog may also be dealt with under s. 49 of the Community Charter.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 24, 26, 33(b)","quotes":["keep the dog securely confined in an enclosure; or","muzzled to prevent it from biting a person or other animal","provide a photo of the dog to the Regional District within 7 working days","a dangerous dog may also be dealt with by the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"Aggressive dog licence: $295 if spayed or neutered, $354 if not. (Nuisance dog: $148 and $177.)","short":"$295 a year ($354 if not spayed or neutered)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A (BL 1854, 2026)","quotes":["Aggressive Altered Dog (each) $295","Aggressive Unaltered Dog (each) $354"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"During business hours call FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE or email animalcontrol@fvrd.ca (Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). For a dog attack in progress after hours, call the police at 604-796-2211.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","section":"Complaints and Emergencies","quotes":["please call 1-844-495-CARE or animalcontrol@fvrd.ca","To report a dog attack in progress after regular business hours, please call the police department at 604-796-2211."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Dog attacking or injuring a person or animal: $250. Dog aggressively chasing or harassing: $250. Dog causing a death: $500. Aggressive dog not confined, not leashed, no competent person, no muzzle, no microchip or no photo: $500 each. Each is $10 less if paid early and $10 more if paid late.","short":"$500 (aggressive dog rules); $250 attack","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A-3 (Animal Control)","quotes":["17(e) Dog Attacking or $250 $240 $260","17(g) Dog Causing $500 $490 $510","24(a) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510","24(b)(iii) Aggressive Dog $500 $490 $510"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (Part B definitions; s. 21 to 26) and s. 49 of the Community Charter for dangerous dogs.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part A","quotes":["Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the FVRD's [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>), an \"aggressive dog\" is one that, with or without provocation, has attacked, bitten or injured a person (or shown a tendency to), has hurt or killed a domestic animal in a public place or off its owner's property, or has aggressively chased a person, vehicle or animal while at large. It also includes a dog kept or trained for dog fighting, a \"dangerous dog\" under s. 49 of the Community Charter, or one found dangerous or aggressive by an animal control officer, another local government or a court.\n\nAfter an incident the Chief Animal Control Officer decides and sends the owner a letter. The owner may appeal in writing within 30 days.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Report a dog to FVRD Animal Control at 1-844-495-CARE or animalcontrol@fvrd.ca, Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n2. For an attack in progress after hours, call the RCMP at 604-796-2211. In an emergency call 9-1-1.\n3. If your dog is declared aggressive, keep it securely confined in an enclosure, or on a leash no longer than 3 metres, muzzled and under the immediate control of a competent person.\n4. Have the dog microchipped (or its chip scanned) and give the FVRD a photo within 7 working days.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- An aggressive dog may not be kept with other dogs or animals if four or more dogs are kept.\n- The aggressive dog licence is $295 if spayed or neutered and $354 if not. A nuisance dog licence is $148 and $177.\n- Tickets under the [FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf>): $250 for a dog attacking or injuring a person or animal, or aggressively chasing or harassing; $500 for a dog causing a death; $500 each for an aggressive dog that is not confined, not leashed, without a competent person, not muzzled, not microchipped or without a photo on file.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"FVRD Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A-3 Animal Control (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/animal-control","title":"Animal Control, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/en/main/services/animal-control/dog-licences.html","title":"Dog Licences, Fraser Valley Regional District","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/dangerous-dogs.json"}}