Dogs & animal control — Victoria, British Columbia

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

City of Victoria has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 32(1)
licence fee $30.00 sterilized; $40.00 unsterilized; $20.00 late purchase Schedule D
leash rule Dog must be firmly held on leash not exceeding 2.4 m or retractable lead 8 m in public places. s. 19(1)
max animals 6 dogs or cats, or combination greater than six s. 25(1)
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Regulates the keeping, licensing, and control of animals in Victoria, including dog licensing, leash requirements, and animal impoundment.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.victoria.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities