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What does Saanich bylaw 8556, s. 11.5 say?
The owner of every aggressive dog shall, at all times when such dog is not on a non- extendable leash and under the control of a person who is competent to control the dog, keep such dog securely confined by keeping the dog indoors, within a fenced area sufficient to prevent the escape of the dog or securely tethered…
Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 11.5, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-11-5, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
1 a licence shall be issued free of charge for a guide dog that is certified the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act , or for a service dog that is certified under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act .
Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 19.4, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-19-4, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
Every owner, possessor or harbourer of a dangerous dog shall, at all times, while the dog is on the premises owned or controlled by such person, keep the dog securely confined, either indoors or in an enclosed pen capable of preventing the entry of young children and adequately constructed to prevent the dog from…
Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 11.3, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-11-3, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
a) The owner of a dog designated as an aggressive dog under this bylaw may apply to the Chief Constable or his or her designate for the removal of the ‘aggressive dog’ designation once 6 months has elapsed from the date of the designation.
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Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 11.13, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-11-13, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
Where any dog has been delivered to the Municipal Pound, the Pound Keeper shall impound and detain the dog and shall furnish the dog with sufficient food, water, shelter and attendance.
Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 23, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-23, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.
All persons with a dog within an area listed in Section 12.
Saanich, Animals Bylaw, s. 12.5, Bylaw Insider, https://bylawinsider.com/ca/bylaws/bc/saanich/8556/8556-12-5, last checked October 16, 2026. Unofficial copy; the official version governs.