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title: Township of Langley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in the Township of Langley?"
place: Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
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# Township of Langley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs

**Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in the Township of Langley?

**Short answer:** In the Township of Langley (not the City of Langley), an aggressive dog has harassed or bitten without provocation; a dangerous dog has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal. Owners pay $180 (aggressive) or $450 (dangerous) a year, and must confine, muzzle and leash the dog. Report to 604-532-7551.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Township of Langley, https://www.tol.ca)  
**Cost:** Licence: aggressive dog $180 a year; dangerous dog $450 a year; no early-payment or seniors discount. Bylaw notices: dog bites a person $500; bites an animal $200; dangerous dog breaking confinement, leash or muzzle rules $500 each.  
**How long:** Not applicable.  
**Where:**
- Phone: Bylaw Enforcement, 604-532-7551 (bylaw@tol.ca; Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Phone: Langley RCMP non-emergency (imminent public safety risk), 604-532-3200
- Online: Animal Control Complaint Form, https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx

## Key facts

- **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** Aggressive dog: has, without provocation, harassed or bitten a person or animal, or is deemed likely to cause injury. Dangerous dog: has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or is deemed likely to do so.
  - Source: [Animal Control, Key definitions (Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140)](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Has, without provocation, harassed or bitten a person/animal or is deemed likely to cause injury." … "Has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or is deemed likely to do so."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Rules for owners:** Dangerous dog (per the penalty schedule): enclosure built to the bylaw, tattoo or microchip, securely confined on the owner's property, collar or harness and muzzle off the property, leash, and held by a competent person over 19 years of age. Aggressive dog: securely confined, collar or harness and muzzle, leash, custody of a competent person over 19. Owners must tell the Township if the dog is moved, sold, gifted or dies.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-2008-(No.-4703%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Failing to construct Enclosure for Dangerous Dog in" … "Dangerous Dog not tattooed or implanted with" … "person over 19 years of age while not on Owner’s" … "Failing to notify Township if Aggressive Dog is moved"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Licence fee:** Aggressive dog: $180 a year. Dangerous dog: $450 a year. No early-payment or seniors discount.
  - Source: [Dog Licences, Dog licensing rates](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Fee type | Description | Rates | Aggressive dog | Regular | $180.00 | Regular discounted on or before February 1st" … "Aggressive dog | Regular | $180.00 | Regular discounted on or before February 1st | $180.00" … "Fee type | Description | Rates | Dangerous dog | Regular | $450.00 | Regular discounted on or before February 1st" … "Dangerous dog | Regular | $450.00 | Regular discounted on or before February 1st | $450.00"
  - Source: [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616, Schedule 3, Animal Control](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Seniors Discounted on or before Feb 1st $20.00 Aggressive Dog Regular $180.00 Regular Discounted on or before Feb 1st $180.00" … "Seniors Discounted on or before Feb 1st $180.00 Dangerous Dog Regular $450.00 Regular Discounted on or before Feb 1st $450.00"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **How to report:** Call 604-532-7551 (business hours) or use the Animal Control Complaint Form; officers are on duty seven days a week, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dog bites are among the concerns handled. Anonymous reports are not accepted. If there is an imminent public safety risk, call Langley RCMP non-emergency at 604-532-3200.
  - Source: [Animal Control, How to file a complaint / Contact us](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx)
  - Official wording: "dog bites to a person or another animal" … "Call 604-532-7551 during business hours or complete the Animal Control Complaint Form." … "Officers are on duty seven days a week from 6:30am to 9:00pm, including statutory holidays." … "call Langley RCMP non-emergency at 604-532-3200"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Fine:** Bylaw notices: dangerous dog breaking confinement, leash or muzzle rules $500 each; dangerous dog running at large, biting or chasing a person or animal $500; dangerous dog damaging property $200; failing to pay licence fee or provide documents $200. Aggressive dog rule breaches $250 each. Dog biting a person $500; biting an animal $200.
  - Source: [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-2008-(No.-4703%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Dangerous Dog running At Large" … "$500.00" … "Dangerous Dog damaging private or public property" … "$200.00" … "Aggressive Dog running At Large" … "$250.00" … "Dog biting person" … "Dog biting Animal"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
- **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140
  - Source: [Animal Control, Key definitions](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx)
  - Official wording: "Key definitions (Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140)"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06

## How it works

Under the Township's [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140](<https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Animal-Control-Bylaw-(No.-6140).pdf>), an aggressive dog has, without provocation, harassed or bitten a person or animal, or is deemed likely to cause injury. A dangerous dog has killed or seriously injured a person or domestic animal, or is deemed likely to. The Township's page does not say who makes the declaration. The Township of Langley is a separate municipality from the City of Langley.

## Steps

1. To report a dog, call Bylaw Enforcement at 604-532-7551 during business hours, or use the Animal Control Complaint Form. Anonymous reports are not accepted.
2. Animal control officers are on duty seven days a week, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3. If there is an imminent public safety risk, call Langley RCMP non-emergency at 604-532-3200.

## Good to know

- Owner rules for a dangerous dog, as described in the penalty schedule: an enclosure built to the bylaw, a tattoo or microchip, secure confinement on the property, and a collar or harness and muzzle off the property. It must be on a leash held by a competent person over 19.
- An aggressive dog must be securely confined, and have a collar or harness and muzzle and a leash, in the custody of a competent person over 19.
- Owners must tell the Township if the dog is moved, sold, gifted or dies.
- Bylaw notices: dangerous dog running at large, biting or chasing $500; damaging property $200; aggressive dog rule breaches $250 each. No early-payment discount is listed.

## Official forms and pages

- [Animal Control, Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx)
- [Dog Licences, Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616%29.pdf)

## Related questions

- [Township of Langley dog licences: fees and how to get one](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-licence.md)
- [Township of Langley dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/dog-leash-rules.md)
- [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/how-many-pets.md)
- [Township of Langley bylaw fines and how tickets work](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/bylaw-fines.md)

## The same question elsewhere

- [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/dangerous-dogs.md)
- [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/dangerous-dogs.md)

## Sources

- [Animal Control, Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/animal-control.aspx) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Dog Licences, Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/dog-licences.aspx) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 (PDF), Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Other-Bylaws/Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-2008-(No.-4703%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)
- [Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140 (PDF, scanned image; text not readable), Township of Langley](https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Animal-Control-Bylaw-(No.-6140%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-06)

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