Becoming US Bark Rangers at Hot Springs National Park

We took the dogs to Hot Springs National Park and while there, they became US BARK Rangers! What is a B.A.R.K. Ranger? It's an official certification from the NPS. The process entails completing some activities, which vary by participating park. Then, the National Park Ranger will ensure the dogs and their human companions adhere to the BARK Ranger code of conduct. Both the BARK Ranger and the Park Ranger sign the certificate, as well as assign a human companion to the dog. There is then a ceremony for the newly designated Bark Rangers, and certificates are distributed. The dogs are now considered K9 Ambassadors.

We want to thank Ranger Cane at Hot Springs National Park for conducting the ceremony and setting the bar high for any parks we visit after to become US Bark Rangers.