Peachland rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Peachland?
Short answer
In Peachland, an RDCO Animal Control Officer decides whether a dog is aggressive or dangerous under the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) dog bylaw. Owners must follow extra rules, and the licence costs more: $100 or $150 for an aggressive dog, $500 for a dangerous dog.
Key facts
| How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive | An RDCO Animal Control Officer decides. Dangerous: a dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. Aggressive: a dog that has attacked, bitten, injured or tried to attack or bite a person or domestic animal. Nuisance: at large or impounded 3 times, or 3 tickets, in 12 months, or menacing at a fence.RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 6, s. 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDangerous Dog means any dog that has seriously injured or killed a person or Aggressive dog means any dog that has attacked, bitten, or caused injury or attempted The Animal Control Officer may determine whether a dog is Nuisance Dog means any dog that has been At Large or impounded three times in the |
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| Rules for owners | Aggressive dog outside the home: on a securely held leash, or in a fenced yard. Dangerous dog: leash plus muzzle tightly fastened, or a locked enclosure; warning signs at front and back of the property; microchip within 15 days of declaration. Neither may enter parks, sports fields, playgrounds, beaches or school grounds.RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 37 to 41 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingNo Owner shall allow a Dangerous Dog or an Aggressive Dog into any sports field, 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 back of his or her property be implanted within 15 days of Declaration |
| Licence fee | Aggressive dog licence: $100 (spayed or neutered) or $150 (not). Dangerous dog licence: $500. No early discount applies.RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B (d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAggressive Dog $100 $150 Dangerous Dog $500 $500 (no early discounted rate applies) |
| How to report | Call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 (Mon to Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment) or file an online service request. After hours, for an attacking dog or seriously injured stray: 604-815-6006 or 1-888-670-2417.Sources differ: Peachland's page gives a different emergency number (250-979-0925) and an old 'cord.bc.ca' email; RDCO's own complaints page gives 604-815-6006 and 1-888-670-2417. Value follows RDCO.Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog complaints; Dog Ownership & Licensing, How to Report a Problem Dog; Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Dog control box · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFor 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 Call the Regional District Dog Control at 250.469.6284, 7 days a week between 9am - 5pm Mon-Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.) By appointment only on Sundays. Emergency (after-hours): 604-815-6006 |
| Fine | Municipal ticket: aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000; fail to control or enclose a dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog in a prohibited area $1,000. Bylaw notice: aggressive dog in a prohibited area or not controlled $300; no warning sign or microchip $300.RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), Ticketing information table (reference only); s. 68; RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B, Appendix 1 (Bylaw 1343) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingAggressive Dog 35 300.00 Dangerous Dog 36 1,000.00 Fail to control/enclose dangerous dog 39, 39.1, 1,000.00 Fail to post signage, or microchip – 40 & 41 300.00 not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not more than Two Thousand 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 |
| Bylaw | Regional District of Central Okanagan Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF), s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingResponsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 |
How it works
An RDCO Animal Control Officer decides under Bylaw 1343. A dangerous dog has seriously injured or killed a person or domestic animal. An aggressive dog has attacked, bitten, injured or tried to attack or bite a person or domestic animal. A nuisance dog has been at large or impounded 3 times, or had 3 tickets, in 12 months, or is menacing at a fence.
Steps
- To report a dog, call RDCO Dog Control at 250-469-6284 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 1 to 2 p.m.; Sundays by appointment), or file an online service request on the RDCO site.
- After hours, for an attacking dog or a seriously injured stray, call 604-815-6006 or 1-888-670-2417.
- If your own dog is declared, follow the owner rules below.
Good to know
- Aggressive dog outside the home: on a securely held leash, or in a fenced yard.
- Dangerous dog: leash plus a tightly fastened muzzle, or a locked enclosure. Warning signs go at the front and back of the property, and the dog must be microchipped within 15 days of the declaration.
- Neither may enter parks, sports fields, playgrounds, beaches or school grounds.
- Municipal ticket (Bylaw 1537): aggressive dog $300; dangerous dog $1,000; failing to control or enclose a dangerous dog $1,000; dangerous dog in a prohibited area $1,000.
- Bylaw notice (Bylaw 1538): aggressive dog in a prohibited area or not controlled $300; no warning sign or microchip $300.
- Peachland's dog page lists a different emergency number. This answer follows the RDCO's own page, so confirm if unsure.
Official forms and pages
- RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF)
- Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland
- RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF)
- RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF)
The same question in other places
West Kelowna · Summerland · Kelowna · Penticton · Lake Country · Vernon
Sources
- RDCO Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Dog Complaints, Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Dog Licences and Control, Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
- Dog Ownership & Licensing, District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
- RDCO Ticket Information and Utilization Bylaw No. 1537 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- RDCO Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1538 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
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