Lumby rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?
Short answer
In Lumby, aggressive and dangerous dogs are regulated by the RDNO Dog Control Bylaw. An Animal Control Officer decides which a dog is. In public the dog must be muzzled and on a leash of 1 metre or less. Report one to RDNO Dog Control at 250-541-3647.
Key facts
| How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive | An Animal Control Officer decides. Dangerous dog: has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal, as determined under s. 49 of the Community Charter or s. 321 of the Local Government Act. Aggressive dog: chases or approaches people menacingly, bites or attacks (or tries to), or has been designated aggressive by an officer, BC SPCA, RCMP, a vet, another local government or a court.Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated, s. 5, s. 56 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmeans any Dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal as determined by an Animal Control Officer in accordance with section 49 of the The Animal Control Officer may determine whether a Dog is a Nuisance Dog, Aggressive Dog, or Dangerous Dog for the purposes of the Bylaw. has been designated or found to be an Aggressive Dog by an Animal Control Officer, the BC SPCA, the RCMP |
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| Rules for owners | Dangerous dog: post warning signs. Aggressive or dangerous dog outside the dwelling on the owner's property: keep it in a secure fence or enclosure. In a public place: on a leash of 1 metre or less, securely held, and muzzled. Banned from sports fields, playgrounds, beaches, swimming areas, parkland, off-leash parks and school grounds. An impounded aggressive dog is released only on a signed Application for Release of Aggressive Dog.Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated, s. 29-32, s. 51 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAn Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall post signage visible to the public in accordance with Schedule 'B' of this Bylaw. the Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Dog must be kept within a secure Fence or Enclosure. wearing a Muzzle securely fastened. may only reclaim the Aggressive Dog upon delivery to the Animal Control Officer of a signed Application for Release of Aggressive Dog. |
| Licence fee | RDNO Schedule A lists no separate licence fee for aggressive or dangerous dogs; the ordinary annual licence fee is $25. Impoundment fees for an aggressive dog are $200 (first), $500 (second) and $1,000 (third and later) in a calendar year, plus $50 a day boarding.Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated, Schedule A (Bylaw 2949); Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO Dog Control page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAnnual Licence Fee effective January 1, 2023 Impoundment Fees (Aggressive Dog) Boarding fee for Aggressive Dog per day or part day of $50.00 Boarding Fee for Aggressive Dogs | $50/DAY |
| How to report | Submit an online dog complaint to RDNO Dog Control, or call 250-541-3647 (DOGS) or email dogbylaw@rdno.ca. Vicious dog attacks on a person or animal are Dog Control matters; in an emergency call 9-1-1. Cruelty concerns go to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722.File a dog complaint, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO file a dog complaint page; Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan, RDNO Dog Control page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingTo report a Dog Control Bylaw concern, please submit an online report. Dog Control services include vicious dog attacks on a person or animal, or dogs in medical distress. Dog Control dogbylaw@rdno.ca 250-541-3647 (DOGS) All animal humane & cruelty concerns, including dogs in hot vehicles, must be directed to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722. |
| Fine | RDNO tickets: $500 for a dog biting or injuring a person and $500 for failing to post dangerous-dog signs; $250 for an unsecured aggressive dog, an aggressive dog not muzzled and leashed, or an aggressive dog in a prohibited area. Repeat offences and nuisance dogs are charged double.Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated, Schedule G of Bylaw 1148 (s. 21.b, 29, 30, 31, 32) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog bites, inflicts injury, assaults or otherwise attacks a person $500.00 Failure to post Dangerous Dog signage $500.00 Unsecured Aggressive Dog $250.00 Aggressive Dog not muzzled and not on a Leash $250.00 Aggressive Dog in prohibited area $250.00 Nuisance Dogs are charged double the applicable Fine |
| Bylaw | Regional District of North Okanagan Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021 |
How it works
Under the RDNO's Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, an Animal Control Officer decides. A dangerous dog has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal (as determined under s. 49 of the Community Charter or s. 321 of the Local Government Act). An aggressive dog chases or approaches people menacingly, bites or attacks (or tries to), or has been designated aggressive by an officer, the BC SPCA, RCMP, a vet, another local government or a court.
Good to know
- Dangerous dog: post warning signs.
- Aggressive or dangerous dog outside the house on your property: keep it in a secure fence or enclosure.
- In a public place: leash of 1 metre or less, securely held, and muzzled. These dogs are banned from sports fields, playgrounds, beaches, swimming areas, parkland, off-leash Dog Parks and school grounds.
- An impounded aggressive dog is released only on a signed Application for Release of Aggressive Dog.
- Tickets: $500 for a dog biting or injuring a person, and $500 for not posting dangerous-dog signs. $250 for an unsecured aggressive dog, one not muzzled and leashed, or one in a prohibited area. Repeat offences are charged double.
- Report: the RDNO online dog complaint form, 250-541-3647 or dogbylaw@rdno.ca. In an emergency call 9-1-1. Cruelty concerns go to the BC SPCA, 1-855-622-7722.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Coldstream · Vernon · Spallumcheen · Armstrong · Enderby · Lake Country
Sources
- Dog Control Bylaw No. 2881, 2021, consolidated (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Dog Control, Regional District of North Okanagan (read 2026-11-08)
- File a dog complaint, Regional District of North Okanagan (read 2026-11-08)
- Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 903, 2025 (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw), Village of Lumby (read 2026-11-08)
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