Warfield rules for aggressive and dangerous dogs
What are the rules for aggressive or dangerous dogs in Warfield?
In Warfield, a dangerous dog must be confined, muzzled and leashed in public, with a warning sign posted. The Village charges $200 a year to register one and $10 for the sign. Animal Control Bylaw 703 does not say how a dog is declared dangerous or how to report one.
Key facts
| How a dog is declared dangerous or aggressive | A dog is dangerous if, by Village, poundkeeper or police records, it has killed or injured a person or animal or aggressively pursued or harassed a person without provocation; if its owner knows it has; or if it is bred or trained for fighting. The Community Charter definition also applies.Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007, s. 2.0 ‘dangerous dog’ · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthat according to the records of the Village, the poundkeeper or the police has killed or is specifically bred or trained for fighting purposes in addition to the definition that appears in the Community Charter |
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| Rules for owners | Keep the dog confined indoors, in an enclosed yard or in a pen that keeps children out. In public: leash of 2.44 m (8 ft) or less, held by a competent person, and muzzled. Post the Schedule B sign at each entrance. Tell the Village at once if the dog is loose or bites.Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007, ss. 4.0 to 4.5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingsecurely confined either indoors or in an enclosed yard or in an enclosed pen firmly held on a leash that does not exceed 2.44 metres (8 feet) in length which dog is muzzled by a properly fitted The owner of a dangerous dog must advise the Village immediately if the dog is at large. |
| Licence fee | $200 a year for a dangerous dog registration; the dangerous dog sign is $10.Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007, Schedule A, ss. 1(a)(6), 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingDangerous Dog ..............................................................................$200.00 Dangerous Dog Sign (including applicable taxes) ....................................................$10.00 |
| How to report | Not confirmed. Warfield's bylaw names no way for the public to report a bite or aggressive dog. |
| Fine | Court fines under the Offence Act: at least $2,000 if a person or animal is injured; otherwise at least $500 for a first offence, $750 for a second, $1,000 for a third or later. Maximum $5,000.Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007, s. 9.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthe minimum fine for a "Dangerous Dog" related offence that results in injury to a human Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a first contravention Seven Hundred, Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for a second contravention One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a third or subsequent contravention |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007, s. 1.0 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAnimal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007 |
How it works
In Warfield, the Animal Control Bylaw No. 703 calls a dog dangerous if, by Village, poundkeeper or police records, it has killed or injured a person or animal, or aggressively pursued or harassed a person without provocation. It is also dangerous if its owner knows it has done so, or if it is bred or trained for fighting. The Community Charter definition also applies. The bylaw does not describe how a dog is declared dangerous or who declares it.
Steps
An owner of a dangerous dog must:
- Keep the dog confined indoors, in an enclosed yard, or in a pen that keeps children out.
- In public, keep it on a leash of 2.44 m (8 ft) or less, held by a competent person, and muzzled.
- Post the Schedule B sign at each entrance.
- Tell the Village at once if the dog is loose or bites.
Good to know
- Registration is $200 a year and the sign is $10.
- The bylaw names no way for the public to report a bite or aggressive dog. Call the Village Office at 250-368-8202; for an emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Offences carry court fines under the Offence Act: at least $2,000 if a person or animal is injured; otherwise at least $500 for a first offence, $750 for a second, and $1,000 for a third or later. The maximum is $5,000. No bylaw-notice (ticket) amount was found; the Village's Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 950 copy is a scanned image that could not be read.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 703, 2007 (PDF), Village of Warfield (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, Village of Warfield (read 2026-11-08)
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