My dogs bark to protect my livestock. Will I face fines for noise?

No, there is an exemption for Livestock Guardian Dogs. For the exemption to be valid, the dog must reside on a parcel with livestock, and which is classified as a farm under the BC Assessment Act.

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1. What is the role of an Animal Control Officer?
2. Can an Animal Control Officer enter private property?
3. Why can a dog be impounded by Animal Control?
4. What does “At Large” mean?
5. If a dog is impounded by Dog Control, will it be euthanized after 72 hours?
6. Is there a maximum number of dogs that I can own?
7. My dogs bark to protect my livestock. Will I face fines for noise?
8. Are Dog Licences required?
9. Can I voluntarily licence my dog in Electoral Area D?