Next time you're in Acadia National Park with your dog,
ask a park ranger about our Bark Ranger program.
It's a really great program to certify that you and your dog
know the right way to behave in a national park.
And it also involves some of the rules in the park
about having leashes to protect your dog, and yourself, and other people.
Remember, we really want everyone to have an amazing experience
while they're visiting Acadia National Park.
It's really important for your dog to stay on leash because your dog could get hurt,
other people could get hurt, and the resources in the park could also be hurt
if your dog is off leash in the park.
Leashes really protect your dog from other wildlife in the park.
Acadia National Park does have porcupines, and we also have skunks.
And I don't know if you've ever seen a dog that's been attacked by a porcupine,
but I can guarantee that your dog will not be very happy after.
So when visiting Acadia National Park, if your dog makes a deposit,
please put it in a disposable bag, and please take the bag outside of the park.
Thank you.