Township of Langley rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
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.
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.Animal Control, Key definitions (Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingHas, 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. |
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| 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFailing 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 |
| Licence fee | Aggressive dog: $180 a year. Dangerous dog: $450 a year. No early-payment or seniors discount.Dog Licences, Dog licensing rates; Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616, Schedule 3, Animal Control · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFee 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 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 |
| 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.Animal Control, How to file a complaint / Contact us · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingdog 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 |
| 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703, Schedule A, Animal Control Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDangerous 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 |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140Animal Control, Key definitions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingKey definitions (Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140) |
How it works
Under the Township's Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140, 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
- 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.
- Animal control officers are on duty seven days a week, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 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
The same question in other places
Langley City · Surrey · White Rock · Maple Ridge · Port Coquitlam · Mission
Sources
- Animal Control, Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Dog Licences, Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616 (PDF), Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2008 No. 4703 (PDF), Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 6140 (PDF, scanned image; text not readable), Township of Langley (read 2026-11-06)
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