Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger

Two Bark Rangers on a walk on the Sunset Trail

NPS/SJohnstun

Pets are wonderful creatures that give more than comfort and companionship. We love our fur-babies and want to keep them (and you) safe while visiting Cedar Breaks National Monument.

The B.A.R.K. Ranger program is designed for our special canine visitors and their human friends. Have your human stop in the Visitor Center to learn how you can become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger!

For more information, check out our B.A.R.K. Ranger brochure:

• If you're already on the trail, download this phone friendly B.A.R.K. Ranger brochure.
• For printing at home, download this B.A.R.K. Ranger brochure to print double sided.

Dogs and their owners are welcome at all overlooks and the Sunset Trail, however, only service animals are allowed inside the buildings while they are helping their humans. Be sure to review the park rules for pets before your visit!



B.A.R.K. Ranger Code

B = Bag Your Poop

• Help keep the park clean by collecting and disposing of all dog waste. Be sure to carry the poop bag off the trail. Do not throw them into the woods or hang from trees. Public garbage cans are located throughout the park.
• Dog feces is not a natural fertilizer. Dogs can carry disease such as parvovirus, giardia and roundworms into the park's wildlife populations. Water sources may also be polluted by dog feces.

A = Always Wear a Leash

• Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m); retractable leashes extended beyond this limit are prohibited.
• Leashes protect dogs from becoming lost and from interactions with other dogs and/or possibly dangerous wildlife.
• Not everyone is a dog person no matter how friendly and well behaved your dog may be. Many people, especially children, are frightened by dogs, even small ones. Uncontrolled dogs can present a danger to other visitors.

R = Respect Wildlife

• Dogs can chase and threaten wildlife, scaring birds and other animals away from nesting, feeding, and resting sites.
• The scent left behind by a dog can signal the presence of a predator, disrupting or altering the behavior of park wildlife. Small animals may hide in their burrow the entire day after smelling a dog and may not venture out to feed.
• Please keep your dog at a respectful distance from any animals you may encounter.

K = Know Where To Go

• Pets should not be left unattended. Summer sunshine poses a threat to pets in vehicles. Don't leave pets alone in a car while enjoying the park.
• The park's buildings and Visitor Center are closed to all pets. Service animals are allowed.