The County's Animal Control Bylaw 06-2023 outlines three distinct types of dogs: domestic dog (a tame dog relying on humans for survival); guard dog (a dog of any age used for security); and livestock service dog (a dog of any age used to protect livestock from predators). If any dog, while off the owner’s property and whether or not on a leash, attacks a person or another animal, or chases or challenges a person, it can be deemed vicious. County Enforcement Officers may use any legal means to capture and restrain a vicious dog.

Only three domestic dogs are allowed per property. Livestock service dogs are not included in that number. An individual may have up to 3 additional Livestock service dogs or more at the discretion of County Peace Officers on agricultural parcels. More than
non livestock service dogs (as in a kennel or boarding facility) requires a development permit.

Whether on your own property or not, your dog is not allowed to be a nuisance to any resident. By definition, nuisance includes waste and disposal of waste, trespass on another property, a threat to public safety or noise. Your dog is not allowed to howl, bark or yelp excessively or in any manner that unreasonably interferes with the use and/or enjoyment of any property.

If any dog, while off the owner’s property and whether or not on a leash, attacks a person or another animal, or chases or challenges a person, it can be deemed vicious. Enforcement Officers may use any legal means to capture and restrain a vicious dog.

As of 2023 all dogs older than the age of 6 months are required to have municipal dog licence. There is no cost associated with the licence. This will allow the County to reuturn dogs to their homes faster and in turn reduce the impacts to County enforcement services.

Costs associated with boarding, plus costs for any penalties or violations incurred, will be charged to the dog owner in accordance with the County's Fees and Charges Bylaw