{"title":"Salmo dog leash rules and off-leash areas","question":"Where can dogs be off leash, and what are the leash rules?","slug":"dog-leash-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/salmo","name":"Salmo","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":"Village of Salmo","url":"https://salmo.ca"},"short_answer":"In Salmo, a dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever off the owner's property. In a park, dogs must be leashed except in a park area designated \"off leash\". The Village lists no off-leash areas.","aliases":["off leash dog park salmo","dog leash bylaw salmo","dog at large salmo","pick up dog poop salmo"],"cost":"No cost to follow the rules. Fine for a dog at large: $50 (municipal ticket).","how_long":"The rules apply at all times.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and on statutory holidays)"},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-357-9433"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf"},{"title":"Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)","url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf"},{"title":"Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)","url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Salmo dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dangerous-dogs","title":"Salmo rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dangerous-dogs/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salmo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/how-many-pets/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/fruitvale","name":"Fruitvale","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/montrose","name":"Montrose","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/castlegar","name":"Castlegar","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/nelson","name":"Nelson","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/trail","name":"Trail","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/dog-leash-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/warfield","name":"Warfield","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/dog-leash-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog leash rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dog-leash-rules/"},"facts":{"leash_rule":{"label":"Leash rule","value":"A dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever off the owner's property. In any park, dogs must be on a leash except in a park area designated \"off leash\".","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf","title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","section":"s. 7(2)(a),(b)","quotes":["shall keep the dog on a leash when it is in a Public Place","shall keep the dog under the control of a competent person while not on the Owner's property"]},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf","title":"Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 8.3","quotes":["unless on a leash and under the control of a responsible person"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"leash_length":{"label":"Maximum leash length","value":"A leash is defined as a chain or other material not over two metres long.","short":"2 m","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf","title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","section":"s. 2 (definition of Leash)","quotes":["means a chain or other material not over two meters in length."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"off_leash_areas":{"label":"Off-leash areas","value":"The Parks bylaw allows dogs off leash only in a park area designated \"off leash\", where the owner must supervise and control the dog at all times. No list or map of designated areas was found.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf","title":"Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)","section":"s. 8.3, 8.4","quotes":["except in a park area designated as \"off leash\".","must accompany, supervise and control their dog(s) at all times in a designated"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"dogs_not_allowed":{"label":"Places dogs are not allowed","value":null,"status":"none","note":"The Salmo bylaws read do not name any place where dogs are banned.","sources":[]},"clean_up":{"label":"Cleaning up","value":"The owner must immediately remove the dog's faeces from any public place or from private property other than the owner's, and must carry a suitable means of removing it.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)","section":"s. 4.8 (added by Bylaw #707)","quotes":["the Owner shall remove such faeces immediately.","the Owner shall have in his possession a suitable means of facilitating"]},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf","title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","section":"s. 7(6)","quotes":["No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to leave or deposit excrement on any public place"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine_at_large":{"label":"Fine, dog at large or off leash","value":"$50 for a dog at large (municipal ticket).","short":"Ticket $50","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A to Bylaw #586","quotes":["Dog at large 7 (2) $50.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw 2007, Bylaw #585 (as amended by #624); also Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 and Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf","title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","section":"Title","quotes":["DOG LICENSING & CONTROL BYLAW 2007"]},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)","section":"Title","quotes":["Village of Salmo Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018"]},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf","title":"Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)","section":"Title","quotes":["BYLAW #700 - PARKS & PUBLICLY OWNED SPACES REGULATIONS"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":1,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf), a dog must be on a leash in any public place and under the control of a competent person whenever it is off the owner's property. The bylaw defines a leash as a chain or other material not over two metres long. That is a definition, not a stated maximum.\n\nIn parks, the [Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf) says dogs must be on a leash except in a park area designated \"off leash\", where the owner must supervise and control the dog at all times.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Keep your dog on a leash whenever you leave your property, including in parks.\n2. Let a dog off leash only in a park area designated \"off leash\". No list or map of these areas was found, so ask the Village office (250-357-9433).\n3. Carry a suitable means of removing your dog's faeces and remove it immediately from any public place or from private property that is not yours ([Bylaw #707](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf)).\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The bylaws read do not name any place where dogs are banned.\n- A dog at large can bring a $50 municipal ticket ([Bylaw #586](https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf)). The bylaw also allows a court fine of $50 to $2,000.\n- The Village posts this bylaw as 'consolidated for convenience only, not official version'; confirm with the Village office.","sources":[{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/585_Consolidation_-_Dog_Licensing__Control_Bylaw_2007.pdf","title":"Dog Licensing & Control Bylaw #585, 2007 (consolidated for convenience, with Bylaw #624) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/700-Parks-Regulation-2019.pdf","title":"Parks & Publicly Owned Spaces Regulations Bylaw #700, 2019 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/699-Animal-Control-Bylaw-2018.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw #699, 2018 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/707-Animal-Control-Bylaw-addendum.pdf","title":"Animal Control Bylaw Addendum #707 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/586_-Consolidation_Municipal_Ticketing_20071.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticketing Bylaw #586 (consolidated with #625) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://salmo.ca/services/forms/","title":"Forms, Village of Salmo","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/dog-leash-rules.json"}}