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Dogs in City Parks |
Dogs are welcome in many City of North Vancouver parks. Leash-optional parks include Lynnmouth and Mosquito Creek West. Scroll down for more information on dogs in City parks and dog etiquette.
Dog Etiquette
Know and follow these signs:
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Leash optional
Ensure you have control of your dog at all times |
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Dogs on-leash |
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Dogs prohibited
Know where dogs are not permitted * |
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Owners must pick up dog waste |
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Take a bag, leave a bag |
* Dogs are not permitted on playgrounds, picnic areas, playing fields, beaches, fitness circuits, running tracks, golf courses, bowling greens, tennis courts or in the North Vancouver cemetery. For more information please download and read through the Parks Regulation Bylaw 6611.
Tread lightly
- Please pick up after your dog
- Protect park habitat and wildlife
- Keep dogs out of creeks, streams and ponds
- Keep dogs from chasing any animals, including birds
- Keep to trails to prevent soil erosion and to protect native vegetation.
Enforcement
Animal control services, previously contracted to the SPCA, are now handled by the City. Initially, the City's Animal Control Officer will provide animal control and enforcement Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays) from 8:30am - 5:00pm.
To contact the Animal Control Officer, call 604-983-7384 during the daytime Monday through Friday. All other times call 778-837-1143.
Dog Violations + Fines
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Violation
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Fine
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| Failure to Affix Licence Tag |
$ 60 |
| Dog at Large |
$ 60 |
| Unmuzzled Vicious Dog |
$ 200 |
| Unconfined Vicious Dog |
$ 200 |
| Leaving Excrement |
$ 60 |
| Unlicenced Dog |
$ 60 |
Dog Tax & Regulation Bylaw
To ensure the safety of the public and their pets, the City approved a Dog Tax and Regulation Bylaw. Under the bylaw, every owner of an animal that is defined as vicious is encouraged to take proper command of their pet at all times. Failure to do so will result in higher license fees, fines and/or related costs (e.g. pound fees).
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