South Bay Psychologist & Pet Lover Discusses…
“Why We Have Pets”
By Guest Correspondent: Elaine Lipkin, MFT
According to a recent survey, over 60% of American households currently own a pet. In 2007, it’s estimated that $40.8 billion will be spent on pets in the U.S.
We pamper our pets. We spoil them. We buy them [...]

“How Dog Ownership Has Helped Me With My Undercover Job!”
When I was thinking about getting out of Corporate America, I was lucky to have friends I could talk with. Two of these friends, Peter and Nina, provided a listening board and great feedback. I really appreciate both of them for this. Plus, they live [...]

I am fortunate to serve some of the nicest and most interesting clients in the world. I really mean this! Recently I came across a client that I found super duper interesting. I think you will too. Enjoy and please let me know what you think of this interview.

Rebecca Kahane, CA Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor, MS Counseling Psychology
Interviewed By: Wes Murph, Owner – The Studly Pooch
1. Question: Tell Me A Little Bit About What You Do?
Rebecca: I am a California licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I have a private practice in Manhattan [...]

From time to time we read headlines like – “Pit Bull Mauls Schoolgirl” or “Mailman Attacked By Dog.”
These are terrible acts committed by some of the most uncared for and untrained dogs. It’s also sad because it causes certain breeds to get a bad reputation. It’s the whole theory – ‘1 bad apple spoils the [...]

I consider myself to be fortunate. Everyday, I get a chance to serve nice clients and their pets. One interesting client that brings his dogs to The Studly Pooch is ex-Major League baseball player Steve Lyons.
If you don’t know, Steve had an 9 year MLB career with the Red Sox, White Sox, Cubs [...]

Sometime during the Summer of 99’, I had an opportunity to do a graduate Nutrition rotation at the San Diego Zoo. To be honest, it was the highlight of graduate school for me and here’s why…

It was new, different and exciting.
The Zoo Nutritionist at the time, Dr. Marc Edwards, was 100% passionate about animal nutrition!

In [...]