--- title: Sicamous rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs question: "What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Sicamous?" place: Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada place_path: ca/bc/sicamous category: Pets, animals and wildlife owner: municipal owner_body: District of Sicamous sources_read: 2026-11-09 review: machine_checked canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/dangerous-dogs/" json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/dangerous-dogs.json" --- # Sicamous rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs **Question:** What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Sicamous? **Short answer:** Report an aggressive dog in Sicamous using the District complaint form online or at Municipal Hall. Include the owner’s address and a photograph if you already have them. **Who handles it:** Municipal (District of Sicamous, https://www.sicamous.ca) **Where:** - Phone: Municipal Hall, 250-836-2477 ## Key facts - **How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive:** The Animal Control Officer has Community Charter powers for dangerous dogs. For an aggressive designation the administrator gives written reasons, requirements and the right to seek reconsideration within 14 calendar days. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 4](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877) - Official wording: "Dangerous Dogs 27. The Animal Control Officer may, on behalf of the District, exercise the authorities in the Community Charter regarding dangerous dogs. 28. Where a dog is deemed to be an aggressive dog, a Bylaw Administrator will issue a written notice to the Owner of the dog advising the Owner of the designation, and the notice must include the reasons for the designation, the Owner’s right to request reconsideration pursuant to this bylaw, and all requirements of this bylaw related to the aggressive dog. 29. An Owner of a dog that has been designated as an aggressive dog may, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the notice described by section 28, submit a written request to the Town Manager to have the designation reconsidered." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Rules for owners:** For an aggressive designation, conditions include sterilization and permanent identification within 30 days, at least $2 million liability coverage per occurrence, two barriers to the public and signs at all entrances. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 4 / PDF p. 5](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877) - Official wording: "32. An Owner of a dog designated as an aggressive dog must comply with the following conditions: a. sterilize the dangerous dog within thirty calendar days and within 30 days, provide to the District a certificate from a licensed veterinarian confirming that the dog has been sterilized; b. provide confirmation from a licensed veterinarian that the dog has permanent and traceable identification, such as a microchip or tattoo, within thirty calendar days of the dog being designated as aggressive; c. obtain and maintain a liability insurance policy satisfactory to the District that specifically covers any damage for personal injury and property damage caused by the dangerous dog in an amount not less than two million ($2,000,000) per occurrence;Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 5 of 6" … "d. disclose to any person who is entrusted with the care or custody of the aggressive dog that the dog has been designated as such; e. maintain at least two barriers between the dog and the public at all times which may be comprised of a combination of fences, gates, locked doors, doors, a 5/6 Baskerville or 8/9 basket muzzle or any other muzzle as recommended by a veterinarian, and a non-retractable leash with a collar or harness restraint. f. display a sign at each entrance of the Owner’s premises that contains the words “WARNING: AGGRESSIVE DOG ON PREMISES”;" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Licence fee:** Not confirmed. Checked did you know?, Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022; not found there. - **How to report:** Report an aggressive dog in Sicamous using the District complaint form online or at Municipal Hall. - Source: [Animal control in Sicamous, PDF p. 1](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/211294) - Official wording: "How do I make a bylaw complaint regarding animals? Complete the complaint form online or in person at Municipal Hall. If possible, please provide the address of the owner and a picture of the animal. This allows Bylaw Enforcement to confirm the identity of the animal in question." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Fine:** The scheduled fine for failure to comply with aggressive-dog conditions is $500. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, Schedule 6, section 33 offence](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877) - Official wording: "Schedule 6 Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2021 (as amended) Offence Section Fine" … "Failure to comply with aggressive dog conditions 33 $500" - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 - **Bylaw:** Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, sections 27–32. - Source: [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 1](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877) - Official wording: "1. This bylaw will be cited as the “Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022”." - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09 ## How it works Describe what the dog did and where it happened. Details such as pursuit, a bite, an injury or the presence of another animal help an officer distinguish the incident you saw from a description of the dog's temperament. For an aggressive designation, conditions include sterilization and permanent identification within 30 days, at least $2 million liability coverage per occurrence, two barriers to the public and signs at all entrances. ## Steps 1. For the local definition and reporting information, consult [Animal control in Sicamous (PDF)](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/211294). Write down the location, time and sequence of events. Identify what you saw yourself and how an officer can reach any witnesses. 2. Use the reporting information below or the animal-control contact in the linked rules. If you receive a designation, read the conditions before taking the dog into a public place. ## Good to know - The scheduled fine for failure to comply with aggressive-dog conditions is $500. - The Animal Control Officer has Community Charter powers for dangerous dogs. For an aggressive designation the administrator gives written reasons, requirements and the right to seek reconsideration within 14 calendar days. - Keep any written notice. If its terms are unclear, refer to the wording on the notice when asking about handling, confinement or review. - For a question about how to submit the incident details and obtain a reference number, call the Municipal Hall at 250-836-2477. - Read the applicable provisions in [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 (PDF)](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877). ## Related questions - [Sicamous dog leash rules and off-leash areas](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/dog-leash-rules.md) - [How many dogs or cats you can keep in Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/how-many-pets.md) ## The same question elsewhere - [Dangerous dog rules in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/dangerous-dogs.md) - [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/dangerous-dogs.md) ## Sources - [Animal control in Sicamous (PDF)](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/211294) (read 2026-11-09) - [Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 (PDF)](https://www.sicamous.ca/public/download/files/210877) (read 2026-11-09) - [Sicamous municipal office contact information](https://www.sicamous.ca/DOING-BUSINESS/BUSINESS-LICENSING) (read 2026-11-09) _Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed. 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