Hope rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Hope?

Hope, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

How it works

The District of Hope's Dog Responsibility Bylaw No. 1245 covers dangerous dogs, but it is a scan with no readable text. What can be confirmed is in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1363, Schedule D, which sets licence and impound fees for "potentially vicious" and "vicious" dogs. It does not define either term, and the District's web page does not say who decides.

Steps

1. To report a dangerous dog, call Bylaw Services at 604-869-5671 or email bylaw@hope.ca. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer takes complaints weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. Give your name, address and phone number.
3. If you are the owner of a dog that has been impounded, expect to pay the fees below.

Good to know

• Licence: potentially vicious dog $150 a year ($200 if renewed after April 1); vicious dog $300 ($400 late).
• Impound fee for a vicious dog: $500 plus boarding for a first impoundment; $1,000 plus boarding for a second, or if it injures a person or domestic animal while running at large.
• The owner of an impounded vicious dog must show proof of valid liability insurance covering the dog's actions for the current year before a licence is issued or the dog is reclaimed.
• Not stated in readable text: how a dog is declared, and any muzzle, leash, enclosure or warning-sign rules. Ask Bylaw Services.
• The District's pages describe complaints in general and do not mention bites or aggressive dogs specifically.
• For any offence against the dog bylaw, a bylaw notice is $200 ($150 if paid within 14 days) and a municipal ticket is $1,000.