Dogs & animal control — Trail, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the City of Trail, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: neutered male $25 ($12.50 after August 31); spayed female $25 ($12.50 after August 31); unneutered male $100 ($50 after August 31); unspayed female $100 ($50 after August 31); Pitbull Terrier $300; kennel $25; leash rule: Dogs must be on leash or under control of competent person in public places; prohibited areas in Schedule C; max animals: No more than 3 dogs per parcel; 4 or more requires kennel business licence. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2436, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2436 adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 2
licence fee	neutered male $25 ($12.50 after August 31); spayed female $25 ($12.50 after August 31); unneutered male $100 ($50 after August 31); unspayed female $100 ($50 after August 31); Pitbull Terrier $300; kennel $25	Schedule A
leash rule	Dogs must be on leash or under control of competent person in public places; prohibited areas in Schedule C	s. 13
max animals	No more than 3 dogs per parcel; 4 or more requires kennel business licence	s. 12
fine range	not less than $100 and not more than $2,000	s. 32

scout note

Consolidated bylaw regulating the care, licensing, and control of dogs and animals within the City of Trail.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2970, 2026 adopted bylaw

Regulates dog licensing (annual, expires Dec 31), requires a leash on public/private property unless in a designated off-leash area, sets at-large rules/penalties, and general animal care and control standards city-wide. Repeals the 1999 bylaw.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://trail.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities