{"title":"Salt Spring Island rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs","question":"What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs?","slug":"dangerous-dogs","place":{"path":"ca/bc/salt-spring-island","name":"Salt Spring Island","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"regional","owner_label":"Regional district","owner_body":{"name":"Capital Regional District","url":"https://www.crd.ca"},"short_answer":"On Salt Spring Island, an unincorporated area, CRD Bylaw 1465 calls an animal dangerous if it has attacked, bitten, tried to attack or bite, or chased a person, animal or wildlife. A dangerous dog must be muzzled and on a leash, its property needs warning signs, and its owner needs a $100 dangerous dog licence.","aliases":["dangerous dog designation salt spring","dog bite consequences","vicious dog bylaw crd","aggressive dog rules"],"cost":"Dangerous dog licence $100 (Bylaw 1465). The CRD web page (June 11, 2025) lists $95 early, $100 regular and $120 late.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"CRD Animal Care Services","value":"250-478-0624","note":"To report a bite or attack."},{"type":"email","label":"CRD Animal Care Services","value":"animalservices@crd.bc.ca"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1465 (PDF)","url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b"},{"title":"Animal Complaints (CRD)","url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/animal-complaints"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Salt Spring Island dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Salt Spring Island dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"how-many-pets","title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Salt Spring Island","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/how-many-pets/"}],"nearby":[],"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":"Bylaw 1465 defines 'dangerous' as an animal that has attacked or bitten, tried to attack or bite, or chased any person, animal or wildlife (not a dog attacking animals molesting livestock). It does not say who declares it; the CRD says investigations may end in an aggressive or dangerous designation.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 1465, Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw (consolidated June 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 1(1) 'Dangerous'","quotes":["means any animal that has attacked or bitten, attempted to attack or bite, or chased any person or animal or wildlife"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/animal-complaints","title":"Animal Complaints, Capital Regional District","section":"Dog Bites and Attacks","quotes":["Some investigations may result in issuing an aggressive dog or dangerous dog designations."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"owner_rules":{"label":"Rules for owners","value":"Keep the dog muzzled and on a leash. A dangerous dog is never treated as under control. Post a warning sign at each entrance of the property and buildings, visible from the street. Dangerous dogs may be impounded and are banned from CRD community parks.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 1465, Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw (consolidated June 2023) (PDF)","section":"ss. 1(2)(c), 14(b)-(c), 24(2)","quotes":["An owner of a dangerous dog shall keep it muzzled and on a leash.","must display a warning sign at each entrance of the property and buildings","a dangerous animal is deemed not to be under the direct and continuous control of a person"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/3795-community-parks-regulations-juan-de-fuca-and-salt-spring-island-electoral-areas","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 3795, Community Parks Regulations (PDF)","section":"s. 8(3)","quotes":["must not permit the dangerous dog to enter a community park"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Licence fee","value":"$100 for a Dangerous Dog Licence (the owner of a dog declared dangerous must buy it).","short":"$100","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 1465, Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw (consolidated June 2023) (PDF)","section":"s. 5(7), Sched. A (k)","quotes":["The owner of a dog declared dangerous must purchase a “Dangerous Dog Licence”","Dangerous Dog License $100.00"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing for Dogs, Capital Regional District","section":"Licensing Fees table","quotes":["Dangerous dog license | $95 | $100 | $120"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"report":{"label":"How to report","value":"Call CRD Animal Care Services at 250.478.0624 or use the CRD online complaint form. Give what happened, when and where, a description of the dog, owner and witness details, and photos of injuries. Name, address and phone are required.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/animal-complaints","title":"Animal Complaints, Capital Regional District","section":"Dog Bites and Attacks","quotes":["Contact our office at 250.478.0624 or complete an online complaint form.","The Capital Regional District (CRD) responds to animal complaints in:","Please note we require your name, address and phone number to move forward with any complaint."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"$150 for an uncontrolled dangerous dog (not muzzled and leashed); $50 for failing to display the dangerous dog sign (ticket).","short":"Ticket $150 uncontrolled; $50 no sign","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1857-consolidated-capital-regional-district-ticket-information-authorization-bylaw-1990b","title":"CRD Bylaw 1857, Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw (PDF)","section":"Sched. 9 items 8 and 10","quotes":["Uncontrolled Dangerous Dog 24 (2) $150.00","sign 14 (c) $50.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986 (CRD Bylaw No. 1465)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 1465, Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw (consolidated June 2023) (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["ANIMAL REGULATION AND IMPOUNDING BYLAW NO. 1, 1986"]},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/government-administration/bylaw-directory/animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986-consolidated","title":"Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986 (Consolidated) | Capital Regional District","section":"CRD bylaw directory","quotes":["To regulate the keeping of animals within the Electoral Areas of the Capital Regional District."]}],"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\nCRD Animal Care Services enforces [Bylaw 1465](https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b) on Salt Spring Island. The bylaw defines \"dangerous\" as an animal that has attacked or bitten, tried to attack or bite, or chased any person, animal or wildlife. It does not say who declares a dog dangerous. The CRD says investigations may end in an aggressive or dangerous designation.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Keep a dangerous dog muzzled and on a leash. It is never treated as under control.\n2. Post a warning sign at each entrance of the property and buildings, visible from the street.\n3. Buy a Dangerous Dog Licence: $100 under the bylaw.\n\nTo report a bite or attack, call CRD Animal Care Services at 250.478.0624 or use the CRD online complaint form. Give what happened, when and where, a description of the dog, owner and witness details, and photos of injuries. Name, address and phone are required.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Dangerous dogs may be impounded and are banned from CRD community parks.\n- Tickets: $150 for a dangerous dog that is not muzzled and leashed, $50 for failing to display the sign.\n- The CRD web page (fees as of June 11, 2025) lists the licence at $95 early, $100 regular and $120 late. Confirm with the CRD.\n- The CRD complaints page lists extra requirements that it says apply \"in some municipalities\". They are not in Bylaw 1465.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1465-consolidated-animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986b","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 1465, Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw (consolidated June 2023) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/animal-complaints","title":"Animal Complaints, Capital Regional District","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/animals-pets/licensing-dogs","title":"Licensing for Dogs, Capital Regional District","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/3795-community-parks-regulations-juan-de-fuca-and-salt-spring-island-electoral-areas","title":"CRD Bylaw No. 3795, Community Parks Regulations (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/media/file/1857-consolidated-capital-regional-district-ticket-information-authorization-bylaw-1990b","title":"CRD Bylaw 1857, Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.crd.ca/government-administration/bylaw-directory/animal-regulation-and-impounding-bylaw-no-1-1986-consolidated","title":"Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 1, 1986 (Consolidated) | Capital Regional District","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/salt-spring-island/dangerous-dogs/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/dangerous-dogs.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/dangerous-dogs.json"}}