Conquer the Wild
Ten Commands. Ten Badges. One Summit.
A guided adventure for you and your pup. Follow the trail, earn a badge for each of the ten most useful everyday commands, and reach the summit together. Any family, any dog, at your own pace.
- Open to every family, not just training clients
- Train at home, with us or with any trainer you trust
- Summit rewards included in every kit
It's Simple. Follow the Trail.
Learn it · Practice it · Prove it · Earn it
Conquer the Wild turns the ten commands every dog should know into a climb your whole family can see on the wall. There are no classes to attend and no tests to schedule. You and your dog set the pace.
- Learn it.
Your pup learns the command however suits your family: at home with the Trail Guide, in a Barks training program or with any trainer you trust.
- Practice it.
Short, happy sessions around the house, on walks and out in the world. The guide gives you a home-practice tip for every skill.
- Prove it.
The moment that matters: you give the cue, not a trainer, and your dog does it for you. That is what each badge celebrates.
- Earn it.
Place the Trail Badge on your map and move one step closer to the summit. Any order, any pace. Ten badges, one summit.
The one rule of the trail: a badge belongs to the dog and the family. It's earned when someone in your household gives the cue and your dog does it, no treat waved in front of their nose. A trainer can teach it, but you prove it. That's how the training moves from the lesson into your home.
Ten Commands. Ten Badges. One Summit.
The ten skills that make the biggest difference at home, on walks and everywhere in between. The four groups keep the trail organized; they aren't levels. Earn the badges in any order, and if your dog already knows a few, claim them on day one.
ComeComes when calledFrom 15–20 feet away, one cue, and your dog comes all the way to you so you can calmly touch their collar.
SitSits on your first cueOne cue, no hands. Sits within about 3 seconds and stays seated for 3 or until you release.
DownLies down and settlesOne cue, all the way down within about 5 seconds, and holds it for 5 or until you release.
OffFour paws on the floorOne Off cue and all four paws come back to the floor and stay there for about 5 seconds. No pushing.
WaitHolds until releasedAt a doorway or gate, the door opens all the way; your dog holds 3 seconds and crosses only when released.
PlaceGoes to their bed and settlesFrom a few feet away, all four feet on the bed or mat, and they stay about 10 seconds until released.
Leave ItIgnores a treat on the floorSomething tempting within reach, one cue, and your dog turns away from it for at least 5 seconds.
Drop ItLets go of a toy or itemToy in mouth, one cue, released within about 3 seconds, and you pick it up with no tug-of-war.
HeelWalks a loose-leash lap by your sideA 30–40 foot walk with at least one turn and one stop, leash loose the whole way, no pulling.
StayHolds a stay as you step awayFrom a sit or down, you walk about 10 feet away, wait 10 seconds, come back and release.
the Wild
Badge number ten unlocks the summit.
When the last Trail Badge goes on the map, the big Summit Badge takes its place at the peak, and the whole family earns the rewards waiting there. See what's at the summit.
Everything You Need for the Climb
A Trail Kit isn't a bag of stickers. It's admission to an adventure you can hang on the wall and watch fill up, one earned badge at a time.
The Trail Map
An 11×17 fold-out mountainside on heavy cardstock with ten badge spots winding up the path and one big spot waiting at the summit.
- Folds to fit on the fridge or frame flat
- Trail Start to Summit in ten steps
The Six-Panel Trail Guide
Each skill explained in plain language with what "earned" looks like, plus home-practice tips built right in. Your homework, without the worksheet.
- All ten skills in their four groups
- A QR code back to this page for help anytime
Ten Badges & the Summit Rewards
All ten premium Trail Badges, the big Summit Badge, the frame-ready certificate and the summit-day surprises for both of you. See the next section.
- Premium die-cut matte vinyl badges, about 2 inches
- 4-inch Summit Badge for the peak
Keep sessions short, positive and fun. Use real-life moments around the house, like the front door, dinner prep and the mail carrier, so good habits stick where you actually live. Start with few distractions and add challenge as your pup gets confident.
All Ten Badges Earn the Summit
Badge number ten is a real finish line. The big Summit Badge goes on the peak of your map, and the rewards below come out of the kit for a proper celebration at home.
The Summit Tag
A Conquered the Wild collar charm. Part of the ceremony is clipping it on. (Full Kit and up.)
The Certificate
A frame-ready, heavy-cardstock certificate with your dog's name, your family and the date you reached the summit.
The Vehicle Badge
A premium weatherproof "My Dog Conquered the Wild" badge for the back window. Earned, not bought.
The Summit Treat
A very good treat for a very good dog, with a little "You did it!" card for the humans.
Bring your pup and your finished map by either retreat. A Bark Ranger will sign the certificate, clip on the Summit Tag, take a graduation photo and make an appropriate amount of fuss. No appointment needed; just skip the busiest check-in and pickup hours.
Pick Your Kit and Start the Climb
Every kit comes with the map, the guide, all ten badges and the summit rewards. Buy online and we'll ship it, or pick one up at the front desk of either retreat.
Trail Kit
$100
Everything you need to earn all ten badges and reach the summit at home.
- Fold-out Trail Map (11×17, heavy cardstock)
- Six-panel Trail Guide with home-practice tips
- All 10 premium Trail Badges + the 4-inch Summit Badge
- Frame-ready Conquered the Wild certificate
- "My Dog Conquered the Wild" vehicle badge
- Summit Treat for graduation day
- Summit Tag collar charm
or pick one up at Spring, TX · Longville, LA
Full Kit
$150
The complete Conquer the Wild experience, ceremony included.
- Fold-out Trail Map (11×17, heavy cardstock)
- Six-panel Trail Guide with home-practice tips
- All 10 premium Trail Badges + the 4-inch Summit Badge
- Frame-ready Conquered the Wild certificate
- "My Dog Conquered the Wild" vehicle badge
- Summit Treat for graduation day
- Summit Tag collar charm for the big moment
or pick one up at Spring, TX · Longville, LA
Full Kit + Video Lessons
$250
The Full Kit plus step-by-step video lessons from our trainers for all ten skills.
- Fold-out Trail Map (11×17, heavy cardstock)
- Six-panel Trail Guide with home-practice tips
- All 10 premium Trail Badges + the 4-inch Summit Badge
- Frame-ready Conquered the Wild certificate
- "My Dog Conquered the Wild" vehicle badge
- Summit Treat for graduation day
- Summit Tag collar charm
- Online video lessons for every badge, watch anytime
- Trainer tips for common sticking points
or pick one up at Spring, TX · Longville, LA
Launching January 2027 alongside our Spring training programs, with kits available at both retreats and online. Questions? Text Spring at (832) 447-8302 or Longville at (337) 317-3659.
The Adventure Doesn't Stop at the Summit
Once your dog has Conquered the Wild, new trails open up, each with its own map, its own badges and its own completion charm to add to the collar.
Adventure Trail
Explore more together- Car Manners
- Trail Manners
- Patio Manners
- Public Settling
Safety Trail
Practice today for brighter tomorrows- Emergency Recall
- Door Boundaries
- Handling Tolerance
- Leave Dangerous Objects
Social Trail
Build confidence beside their pack- Calm Greetings
- Passing Dogs
- Visitor Manners
Trail Tricks
Small skills, big adventures- Shake
- High Five
- Spin
- Roll Over
- Speak
- Play Dead
Advanced Trails are in the works and will open one at a time after Conquer the Wild launches. No dates or pricing yet; summit families hear first.
Trail Questions, Answered
What families ask before starting the climb. Tap a question to open it.
Who can join Conquer the Wild?
Any family with a dog. You don't need to be a Barks & Wildlife training client, a boarding client or a client at all. Puppies, adult dogs and seniors are all welcome; the standards are practical pet-dog skills, not competition obedience.
Do we have to train with Barks & Wildlife?
No. Teach the skills at home with the Trail Guide, enroll in one of our training programs, work with another trainer you trust, or claim badges your dog already knows. The Full Kit + Video Lessons includes step-by-step lessons from our trainers if you'd like guidance at home.
Who decides when a badge is earned?
You do. The Trail Guide spells out exactly what each badge asks for, and the one rule is that a member of your household gives the cue and your dog does it, without being lured through it with food. Hold that line and the badge means something. When you finish, you're welcome to bring your pup by either retreat so a Bark Ranger can sign the certificate and celebrate with you.
Do the badges have to be earned in order?
No. The four groups (The Basics, Good Manners, Self-Control and Trail Ready) organize the trail, but they aren't levels. Earn the badges in whatever order suits your dog, and earn several in one day if they're ready.
What if my dog already knows some of the commands?
Then they've got a head start. Run through the standard for each one, and if your dog does it on your cue, place the badge. Plenty of dogs claim three or four on the first day.
Can my kids take part?
Absolutely, with a parent or guardian alongside. Any regular household handler can give the cue, and kids are often the proudest badge-placers in the family. Keep setups safe and age-appropriate, especially for Drop It and Leave It.
What's the difference between the three kits?
The Trail Kit ($100) has everything you need to earn all ten badges and reach the summit: map, guide, all ten Trail Badges, the Summit Badge, certificate, vehicle badge and Summit Treat. The Full Kit ($150) adds the Summit Tag collar charm for the ceremony. The Full Kit + Video Lessons ($250) adds online step-by-step video lessons from our trainers for every skill.
How do I get a kit?
Buy online and we'll ship it to you, or pick one up at the front desk at our Spring, TX or Longville, LA retreat. Kits launch in January 2027.
What happens when we reach the summit?
Place the big Summit Badge at the peak of your map, fill in the certificate, clip on the Summit Tag and hand over the Summit Treat. Then put the "My Dog Conquered the Wild" badge on your car and take the victory lap. If you'd like it to feel official, bring your pup by either retreat for a signed certificate and a graduation photo.
What are the Advanced Trails?
Follow-on adventures for dogs who've Conquered the Wild: the Adventure Trail (outings), Safety Trail (the skills that matter when something goes wrong), Social Trail (people and other dogs) and Trail Tricks (just for fun). They'll open one at a time after launch, each with its own map and badges. No dates yet.
Can we do this in a Barks training program?
Yes, and it pairs naturally. Our trainers teach the same ten skills in Everyday Obedience and Board & Train, and they'll help you know when your dog is ready for you to give the cue and earn the badge yourself.
What if we lose a badge or the map gets damaged?
Text us. We'll help you replace what you need so the climb can continue.
Still have a question? Text Spring at (832) 447-8302 or Longville at (337) 317-3659.
Ready to Start the Climb?
Ten useful skills. Ten badges. One summit you reach together. The first step is picking up a Trail Kit.
Questions? Text Spring (832) 447-8302 · Longville (337) 317-3659
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