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B.A.R.K. Ranger Activity Checklist

A dog with text over the photo that says "Become a Wolf Trap BARK Ranger!"

To be a B.A.R.K. Ranger, have your human learn the Core Principles, sign the B.A.R.K. Ranger Pledge, and complete one of the activities below. Then see a Park Ranger to receive your special Wolf Trap collar tag!

What are the B.A.R.K. Core Principles?

B ag your pet's waste
Keep Wolf Trap clean by bagging and properly disposing of your dog's waste. Pet waste contains chemicals that can have adverse effects on wildlife and pollute waterways.

A lways leash your pet
Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times while in the park. Leashes protect your dog from becoming lost, getting too close to others, and disturbing (or being distrubed by) wildlife.

R espect wildlife
Dogs can threaten wildlife by scaring them away from nesting, feeding, and resting sites. Keep a safe distance from wildlife at all times; the park is their home!

K now where you can go
Pets are allowed on all trails at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Pets are not allowed in ticketed areas of the park (i.e. inside of the Filene Center gates and in Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods - even if shows are not going on!)
A leashed dog stands by a trailhead sign.
This B.A.R.K. Ranger is ready for a responsible trail walk!

NPS Photo/Will RifenBARK

Choose an activity from the list below:

  • Take your canine partner on a walk through one of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' beautiful trails.
  • Tell your friends or family members with dogs how to follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger Core Principles when they visit any National Park.
  • Take a photo of your dog at Wolf Trap following the B.A.R.K. Ranger Core Principles, post it to social media, and tag us using the hashtag #WolfTrapBARKRanger.
    • Facebook: @wolftrapnps
    • Twitter: @Wolf_Trap_NPS
    • Instagram: @WolfTrapNPS

Take the B.A.R.K Ranger Pledge!


I, _________________, and my human companion _______________________ pledge to follow the B.A.R.K. principles when on National Park lands. We understand where in the park we can explore, that we must always stay on leash, and we will act as good role models for other pets and owners in the park.

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Last updated: February 15, 2023