{"title":"Quesnel rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/quesnel","name":"Quesnel","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Quesnel","url":"https://www.quesnel.ca"},"short_answer":"In the City of Quesnel an \"aggressive dog\" (one that has attacked, bitten or harassed a person or animal, among other tests) must be securely confined or leashed and muzzled, have a separate $200 licence, permanent identification and warning signs. The Animal Control Officer decides.","aliases":["aggressive dog quesnel","dog bite quesnel","dangerous dog bylaw quesnel"],"cost":"Aggressive dog licence $200 a year. Municipal tickets $200 first offence, $400 second within 12 months, $800 subsequent within 12 months, for each rule broken.","how_long":"An ordinary licence becomes invalid once the dog is designated aggressive; a new aggressive-dog licence is needed within 14 days.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Bylaw Enforcement","value":"250-992-2111"},{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw Enforcement","value":"bylaw@quesnel.ca"},{"type":"online","label":"Bylaw Complaint Form","value":"https://www.quesnel.ca/municipal-services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-complaint-form"},{"type":"phone","label":"RCMP non-emergency","value":"250-992-9211","note":"Call 9-1-1 if someone is in immediate danger."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licences, City of Quesnel","url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/dog-licences"},{"title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw 1700 (PDF)","url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Quesnel dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Quesnel dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dog-leash-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/williams-lake","name":"Williams Lake","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/prince-george","name":"Prince George","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vanderhoof","name":"Vanderhoof","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/100-mile-house","name":"100 Mile House","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-james","name":"Fort St James","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/dangerous-dogs/"},{"place":"ca/bc/valemount","name":"Valemount","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/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":"\"Aggressive dog\" covers a dog that has attacked, bitten or injured a person, bitten or killed a domestic animal, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or animal without provocation, has a known propensity to attack, was kept for dog fighting, a \"dangerous dog\" under s. 49(1) of the Community Charter, or one the Animal Control Officer considers dangerous or aggressive. A minor bite does not count. The Animal Control Officer decides.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700 (consolidated June 22, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 2.1 \"Aggressive Dog\"; s. 5.6","quotes":["A dog that has aggressively attacked, bitten, or caused injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so;","a dog that is considered by the Animal Control Officer to be dangerous or aggressive on the basis that it exhibits one or more of the behaviours of an aggressive dog","has the same meaning as defined in Section 49(1) of the Community Charter","A dog that inflicts a minor bite shall not be deemed an aggressive dog under this bylaw."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Keep the dog at all times (a) securely confined indoors, or (b) in an escape-proof enclosure at least 1.5 m x 3 m and 1.5 m high, at least 1 m from the property line and 5 m from a neighbouring dwelling, or (c) on a leash or tether no longer than 1.5 m, not retractable, held by a competent adult skilled in animal control; and muzzled in a vehicle or public place. Owner must get a separate aggressive-dog licence, have permanent identification (e.g. tattoo) and post warning signs at each driveway or entrance.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700 (consolidated June 22, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 6.1, 6.2","quotes":["securely confined indoors such that the animal cannot escape","minimum dimensions of one and one-half (1.5) metres by three (3) metres in dimension","held by and under the immediate control of a competent adult skilled in animal control;","muzzled while in a vehicle or public place.","obtain from the City a separate licence indicating the animal is aggressive;","tattoo or other permanent identification devise satisfactory to the Animal Control Officer","the signs must be posted in each driveway or entrance to the"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"The annual aggressive dog licence is $200.","short":"$200 a year (aggressive dog)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf","title":"Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1683, Schedule D6 (consolidated December 2025) (PDF)","section":"Schedule D6","quotes":["DOG LICENCE FEES Annual Dog Licence Fee - Payable January 1st of each calendar year. License Fees Spayed or neutered dog $ 20.00 Unspayed or unneutered dog (including puppies) 40.00","Aggressive dog 200.00"]},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Quesnel","section":"Fees and charges","quotes":["| Seniors - Licence for one spayed or neutered dog | Free | Aggressive dog | $200 | Kennel Licence (4 or less dogs) | $50"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-992-2111 or email bylaw@quesnel.ca, or use the City Bylaw Complaint Form; you must identify yourself (no anonymous complaints). For immediate danger call 9-1-1 (RCMP).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/municipal-services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-complaint-form","title":"Bylaw Complaint Form, City of Quesnel","section":"Bylaw Complaint Form","quotes":["You must identify yourself when making the complaint; the City will not accept anonymous complaints.","Phone: 250-992-2111","Email: bylaw@quesnel.ca"]},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws-listing/animal-bird-and-insect-control-and-licensing-bylaw","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw - Consolidated, City of Quesnel","section":"Animal Bylaw page FAQ","quotes":["Respond to nuisance or dangerous dog calls (owners may be ticketed, but animals will not be seized)","situations involving immediate danger will continue to be addressed through emergency response channels, including the RCMP where appropriate."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Municipal ticket $200 first offence, $400 second within 12 months, $800 subsequent within 12 months, for each of: aggressive dog at large, not muzzled, not enclosed, no warning signs, not permanently identified.","short":"Ticket $200 first, $400 second, $800 later","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/1774-mti-consolidated-2024pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1774, Schedule 6 (consolidated October 18, 2024) (PDF)","section":"Schedule 6, items 9-13","quotes":["Aggressive dog at large","Aggressive dog not muzzled","Failure to enclose aggressive dog","Failure to display warning signs for aggressive dog","Failure to permanently identify","First Offence $200.00","Second Offence (within 12 months) $400.00","Subsequent Offence(s) (within 12 months) $800.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700 (s. 2.1, 6.1, 6.2)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700 (consolidated June 22, 2018) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["This Bylaw shall be cited as the Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700."]}],"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\nUnder the [Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw](https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf), an \"aggressive dog\" is one that has attacked, bitten or injured a person, bitten or killed a domestic animal, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or animal without provocation, has a known propensity to attack, was kept for dog fighting, is a \"dangerous dog\" under s. 49(1) of the Community Charter, or is one the Animal Control Officer considers dangerous or aggressive. A minor bite does not count. The Animal Control Officer decides.\n\n## What the owner must do\n\n- Keep the dog at all times (a) securely confined indoors, or (b) in an escape-proof enclosure at least 1.5 m x 3 m and 1.5 m high, at least 1 m from the property line and 5 m from a neighbouring dwelling, or (c) on a leash or tether no longer than 1.5 m, not retractable, held by a competent adult skilled in animal control.\n- Muzzle the dog in a vehicle or public place.\n- Get a separate aggressive-dog licence ($200 a year), within 14 days of the designation.\n- Have permanent identification (for example a tattoo) and post warning signs at each driveway or entrance.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Breaking these rules is a municipal ticket of $200, then $400, then $800 within 12 months, for each of: aggressive dog at large, not muzzled, not enclosed, no warning signs, not permanently identified. A court fine of $50 to $10,000 is also possible on conviction.\n- To report a dog, call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-992-2111, email bylaw@quesnel.ca, or use the Bylaw Complaint Form. You must give your name; anonymous complaints are not accepted.\n- For immediate danger call 9-1-1.\n- For how the City handles seizure and holding now, check with the City.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/sites/default/files/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws/animal-bird-insect-bylaw-2011-consolidated.pdf","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1700 (consolidated June 22, 2018) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/dog-licences","title":"Dog Licences, City of Quesnel","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/1774-mti-consolidated-2024pdf","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1774, Schedule 6 (consolidated October 18, 2024) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/master-fee-bylaw-january-1-2026pdf","title":"Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1683, Schedule D6 (consolidated December 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/municipal-services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaw-complaint-form","title":"Bylaw Complaint Form, City of Quesnel","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/media/file/2023-who-call","title":"Report It! Who Should You Call? (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.quesnel.ca/city-hall/bylaws-policies/bylaws-listing/animal-bird-and-insect-control-and-licensing-bylaw","title":"Animal, Bird and Insect Control and Licensing Bylaw - Consolidated, City of Quesnel","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","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/quesnel/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/dangerous-dogs.json"}}