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The responsibilities of dog ownership are described in 4 places: local bylaws, provincial laws, the ''Criminal Code'', and the common law, as explained below. | The responsibilities of dog ownership are described in 4 places: local bylaws, provincial laws, the ''Criminal Code'', and the common law, as explained below. | ||
===1.Local bylaws=== | ===1. Local bylaws=== | ||
Local bylaws cover licensing and may prohibit dogs from being in certain places. You can find a copy of local bylaws at your public library, courthouse library, or local government offices. Many local bylaws are also available on the municipality’s website. | Local bylaws cover licensing and may prohibit dogs from being in certain places. You can find a copy of local bylaws at your public library, courthouse library, or local government offices. Many local bylaws are also available on the municipality’s website. | ||
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Vancouver’s animal control bylaw also regulates the noise of barking or howling dogs. For example, if your neighbours complain that your dog’s barking unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood, you could be fined up to $2,000. Other local governments also regulate dog barking in their noise-control bylaws. | Vancouver’s animal control bylaw also regulates the noise of barking or howling dogs. For example, if your neighbours complain that your dog’s barking unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood, you could be fined up to $2,000. Other local governments also regulate dog barking in their noise-control bylaws. | ||
===2. Provincial laws=== | ===2. Provincial laws=== | ||
The BC ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96270_01 Livestock Act] protects farm animals from attacks by dogs. For example, anyone can harm or kill a dog that is running at large and attacking or viciously chasing cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, or game. | The BC ''[http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96270_01 Livestock Act] protects farm animals from attacks by dogs. For example, anyone can harm or kill a dog that is running at large and attacking or viciously chasing cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, or game. | ||