05/15/2026
A huge thank you to Tigard High School for inviting Bark Avenue to be part of your Career Fair!
We had such a great time meeting students, answering questions, quizzing them on their dog knowledge, and sharing all about the many career paths within the dog industry. From grooming, daycare, boarding, and training to veterinary medicine, pet nutrition, retail, dog walking, photography, dental hygiene, massage therapy, and even business ownership — the opportunities in this industry are endless.
The pet care industry is so important because pets are family, and the people working in this field help keep them safe, healthy, happy, and loved every single day. It takes compassion, patience, skill, and dedication to care for animals and the people who love them.
One of the things we love most about this industry is that it is also a trade career path. Many successful careers in the dog industry do not require a traditional 4-year degree. Hands-on experience, passion, work ethic, creativity, and specialized training can open the door to meaningful and rewarding careers doing something you truly love. College is not the right path for everyone, and learning a trade in something you are passionate about can be an amazing alternative and lead to a successful lifelong career.
We also love being a part of our local community and having opportunities like this to connect with students, support local schools, and help educate the next generation about careers they may have never considered before.
Thank you again to the students and staff for welcoming us. We loved seeing so much interest, excitement, and curiosity about the animal care world, and we hope we inspired a few future dog industry professionals along the way!