South Bay Pet Stylist Completes Super Styling Educational Seminar
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HERMOSA BEACH, CA – OCTOBER 1, 2007 – According to Business Week magazine, Americans spend $41 billion dollars a year on their pets which is more than the GDP of all but 64 countries.
Experts expect this number will increase to $52 billion dollars in the next two years. But with all of the growth, the pet industry is one of the least regulated – especially the pet grooming industry.
Most pet owners don’t realize that pet grooming in California does not require a license or certified training. To the average pet owner this means anyone can pick up a pair of scissors and trim their pet. Scary – huh?
The good news is that there are voluntary certificate schools and regular industry seminars.
Wes Murph, the owner of The Studly Pooch Pet Spa in Hermosa Beach, regularly attends seminars to keep up with the latest in the pet grooming industry.
On Sunday September 30th, Mr. Murph completed a pet grooming continuing education seminar titled, “Super Styling Session.”
Industry professionals Jay Scruggs and Sue Zecco taught the seminar which included breed demonstrations, time saving tips, scissoring techniques and new product information.
Mr. Murph says, “It was a terrific seminar and I learned a number of safer and faster pet trim techniques.”
He adds, “Unfortunately California doesn’t mandate any kind of training much less continuing education. It’s a real shame and pet owners don’t know this. I will continue to educate myself on a voluntary basis so that my clients know I’m working hard to give their pets the best.”
Wes Murph operates The Studly Pooch in Hermosa Beach. For more information you can contact him at 310-376-7033 or Wes(at)TheStudlyPooch(dot)com.