{"title":"Lake Country rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Lake Country?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/lake-country","name":"Lake Country","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":"Regional District of Central Okanagan","url":"https://www.rdco.com"},"short_answer":"In Lake Country, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Dog Control handles aggressive and dangerous dogs. An Animal Control Officer decides how a dog is classed. Report a dog at 250-469-6284. Owners face strict rules on leashing, enclosures, signs and higher fees.","aliases":["dangerous dog lake country","aggressive dog bylaw lake country","report dog attack lake country","nuisance dog lake country"],"cost":"Licence fees: aggressive dog $100 (spayed or neutered) or $150 (not); dangerous dog $500; nuisance dog $40 or $80. No early discount applies. Fines: aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000.","how_long":"Not applicable.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"RDCO Dog Control","value":"250-469-6284"},{"type":"phone","label":"After hours, for a dog attacking people or other dogs (24 hours)","value":"604-815-6006"},{"type":"phone","label":"Emergency","value":"9-1-1"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan","url":"https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/"},{"title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)","url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Lake Country dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Lake Country dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Lake Country","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/how-many-pets/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Lake Country bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/kelowna","name":"Kelowna","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vernon","name":"Vernon","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coldstream","name":"Coldstream","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/west-kelowna","name":"West Kelowna","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lumby","name":"Lumby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/peachland","name":"Peachland","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/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 Animal Control Officer decides. Aggressive: a dog that has attacked, bitten, injured or tried to attack, bite or injure a person or domestic animal. Dangerous: a dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. Nuisance: at large or impounded 3 times in 12 months, or repeatedly charging a fence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"s. 6, 9","quotes":["Aggressive dog means any dog that has attacked, bitten, or caused injury or attempted","Dangerous Dog means any dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or","The Animal Control Officer may determine whether a dog is “dangerous” or","Nuisance Dog means any dog that has been At Large or impounded three times in the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Aggressive dog outside the home: on a securely held leash or in a fenced yard to Schedule C. Dangerous dog: leash and tightly fastened muzzle, or a locked enclosure; warning signs at front and back of the property; microchip within 15 days of the declaration. Both banned from parks, beaches, playgrounds, sports fields and school grounds.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"s. 37-41","quotes":["keep the Aggressive Dog controlled on a leash securely held; or","keep the Dangerous Dog controlled on a leash securely held and a muzzle tightly","shall post a sign visible to the public at the front and","be implanted within 15 days of Declaration"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"Aggressive dog $100 (spayed or neutered) or $150 (not). Dangerous dog $500. Nuisance dog $40 or $80. No early discount applies.","short":"Dangerous $500; aggressive $100 ($150 if unaltered)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Schedule B (d)","quotes":["Licensing for Nuisance, Aggressive, and Dangerous Dogs","Aggressive Dog $100 $150","Dangerous Dog $500 $500"]},{"url":"https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/","title":"Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Nuisance, aggressive and dangerous dog licence fees","quotes":["Nuisance dogs (spayed/neutered) $40 Nuisance dogs (not spayed/neutered) $80 Aggressive dogs (spayed/neutered) $100 Aggressive dogs (not spayed/neutered) $150 Dangerous dogs","$100 Aggressive dogs (not spayed/neutered) $150 Dangerous dogs $500 Definitions: - Nuisance dogs: Any dog that has been at large or impounded three times in the last 12 months or whose owner has been issued a Bylaw Offence Notice or Municipal Ticket three times in the last 12 months, or a dog that is menacing by repeatedly charging or lunging at a fence."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 or submit a service request. After hours, for a dog attacking people or other dogs: 604-815-6006 (24 hours).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/","title":"Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Dog complaints page","quotes":["For general complaints, including dog attacks, dogs at large or off-leash dogs, please call Dog Control at 250-469-6284","Emergency (after-hours): 604-815-6006","A dog that is attacking other dogs or people"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Municipal ticket: aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog in prohibited area $1,000 (aggressive $300); failing to control or enclose a dangerous dog $1,000 (aggressive $300); no signs or microchip for a dangerous dog $300. Bylaw notice lists $300 for the aggressive-dog and sign/microchip rows. RDCO says these are not in adjudication.","short":"Ticket $1,000 dangerous; $300 aggressive","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf","title":"Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Schedule B, Appendix 1","quotes":["Aggressive Dog 35 300.00","Dangerous Dog 36 1,000.00","Fail to control/enclose dangerous dog 39, 39.1, 39.2 1,000.00","Fail to post signage, or microchip – dangerous dog 40 & 41 300.00"]},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Schedule A, Appendix 1","quotes":["Dog in prohibited area, 37 300.00 25.00 25.00 Y aggressive Fail to control/enclose 38, 38.1, 300.00 25.00 25.00 Y aggressive dog 38.2 Fail to post signage or 40 & 41 300.00 25.00 25.00 Y microchip dangerous dog"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (RDCO Dog Control covers Lake Country).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"s. 2 (citation)","quotes":["Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014"]},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","section":"Preamble","quotes":["District of Lake Country"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe RDCO enforces its [Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw 1343](<https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf>) in Lake Country. An Animal Control Officer decides a dog's class. Aggressive means a dog that has attacked, bitten or injured, or tried to attack, bite or injure, a person or domestic animal. Dangerous means a dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. Nuisance means a dog at large or impounded 3 times in 12 months, or one that repeatedly charges a fence.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. To report a dog, call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 or submit a service request on the RDCO website.\n2. After hours, for a dog attacking people or other dogs, call 604-815-6006 (24 hours). For an emergency call 9-1-1.\n3. If your dog is classed aggressive, keep it on a securely held leash or in a fenced yard that meets Schedule C when outside the home.\n4. If your dog is classed dangerous, keep it on a leash with a tightly fastened muzzle, or in a locked enclosure. Post warning signs at the front and back of the property, and microchip the dog within 15 days of the declaration.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Aggressive and dangerous dogs are banned from parks, beaches, playgrounds, sports fields and school grounds.\n- A dangerous dog's enclosure must be at least 1.83 m high, 1.22 m wide and 2.44 m long (Schedule C).\n- Municipal ticket amounts: aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000. Failing to control or enclose a dangerous dog is $1,000 (aggressive $300). No signs or microchip for a dangerous dog is $300.\n- RDCO says aggressive and dangerous dog incidents are not in the adjudication program.\n- Bear and wildlife reports go to the Conservation Officer Service, 1-877-952-7277.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/openburning","title":"Burning Permit | District of Lake Country","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/sueey4fq/bl1343-consolidated-regulate-license-control-responsible-dog-ownership-2023.pdf","title":"Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-complaints/","title":"Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.rdco.com/living-here/dog-licences-and-control/dog-licences/","title":"Dog Licences, Regional District of Central Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/fknipfoc/bl1537-ticket-information-and-utilization-consolidated.pdf","title":"Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/rdco-ca/media/vovoh2ok/bl1538-bylaw-notice-enforcement-bylaw-consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF), Regional District of Central Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","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/lake-country/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/dangerous-dogs.json"}}