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Check Out What's Happening At The Studly
Pooch!
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favorite and check back often to keep up to date on all the fun and
exciting events we have planned for you and your dog.
In The News...
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FINALLY It’s Here! The Pet Nutrition Interview You’ve Been Waiting
For…
“San Diego Zoo Nutritionist, Dr Michael Schlegel, Spills The Beans &
Reveals Everything He Knows About Pet Nutrition!”
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…...read entire story
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Big Lesson Of The Month…
How To Get & Keep Your Pet
In Great Shape!
I’m sure you know the ‘secret’ to life! It’s
simply… There really aren’t any ‘secrets’. If you want a lot of money, you
have to earn more and spend less. If you want to get good at something,
you have to practice...read entire story
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“Discover What I Did Late One
Night On The Internet While
My Wife Was Sleeping!”
It’s SO Embarrassing I Had To Put A Paper Bag Over My Head…
I peeked over to make sure Gen was asleep. Zzzzz. Zzzzzz.
Ah – the sound of peaceful sleep. It’s such a nice sound. Gen would
never catch me now...read entire story
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South Bay Pet Stylist To Compete In So Cal
International Grooming Competition
HERMOSA BEACH, CA – JANUARY 3, 2008 – South Bay pet stylist and owner of
The Studly Pooch pet spa, Wes Murph, will compete in Southern California’s
international grooming competition.
“This is my first competition with Lola so I’m excited-nervous. She is a
great dog but we still have some work to do so that I can keep Lola calm
and put her into a show trim,” says Murph...read entire story
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The Amazing Dog Training Man Presents...
“How To Stop Your Dog From Barking When The Mailman (Or Milkman) Knocks On
Your Door”
When my buddy Wes called and asked me if I could
give some advice about how to handle a dog that barks when the mailman
rings the doorbell I was not surprised...read entire story
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86’ Red Sox Player & Studly Client Talks About …
“Life, Major League Baseball & Pets”
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...read entire story
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“How To Enjoy A Stress Free Holiday Season With The Company Of Your
Family And Pet"
(AND THE BEST PART IS THAT IT WON’T COST YOU A
THING!)
By: Elaine Lipkin-Gardner
...read entire
story
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Big Lesson Of The Month...
“How To Save A Fortune At The Vet’s!”
But I’m Going To Need Timberlake’s Bodyguard After I Reveal This One...
Today, I'm going to share a secret with you that will help you can save
BIG $$$ on your pet. Right away...read entire
story
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South Bay Psychologist & Pet Lover Discusses...
“Why We Have Pets”
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....Read
entire story
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FBI Agent & Studly
Pooch Client Reveals…
“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 super interesting lives...Read
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Big Lesson Of
The Month...November 2007
“How to Use a Kong...to Properly Provide Hours of Mental Stimulation"
Your dog has more in common with you than
you think. Just to prove it, let me ask you a question…READ
ENTIRE ARTICLE
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Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Event Raises
Money For Bichons & Buddies
HERMOSA BEACH, CA –
OCTOBER 17, 2007 - On Saturday
October 13th, The Studly Pooch Pet Spa held its 1st
annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Photos fundraiser. South Bay pet owners came
in droves with their pets dressed in cute costumes. Participant Gen
Gagnon said, “I saw several super cute costumes including a bride &
groom, plus a little wizard.”
Erin Tomanek of Paw
Prints Photograpy was on hand to take professional pet portraits.
read entire article and view pictures
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South Bay Pet Stylist Completes Super
Styling Educational Seminar
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.
read entire article
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The South Bay's Hometown Easy Reader
Hermosa Beach, CA - Wes Murph of The Studly Pooch is throwing a
Halloween pet costume contest at his Aviation Boulevard pet spa 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. .
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"How To Prevent A Dog Bite" By: Eric Letendre
Professional Dog Trainer, AKA The Amazing Dog Training Man
Interviewed By: Wes Murph, Owner - The Studly Pooch
click here to read the full interview |
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"How I Stayed Happily Married For 56 Years!" By: Ann Santilli
Very Satisfied Studly Pooch Client
Interviewed By: Wes Murph, Owner - The Studly Pooch
click here to read the full interview |
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“How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet”
By: Rebecca Kahane
CA Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor, MS Counseling Psychology
Interviewed By: Wes Murph, Owner – The Studly Pooch
click here to read
the full interview
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Daily
Breeze -
Putting On The Dog -
Hermosa Beach, CA - Hermosa Beach business aims to pamper while it grooms your pet. The Studly Pooch,
a dog and cat grooming salon in Hermosa Beach...read entire article |

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Business Profile In The Beach Reporter - The Studly Pooch
Hermosa Beach, CA -
If you’d like your pet to feel less like a number
and more like royalty when visiting a grooming shop, then try out
The Studly Pooch...read entire story |
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Famous
author, Dean Koontz writes back to The Studly Pooch. Read the entire
letter...click here. |

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Pet Photos
with Uncle Sam Raised Several Hundred Dollars For Lab Rescuers & Got
‘Cooper’ Adopted
Hermosa Beach, CA -
On Saturday June 30th, The Studly
Pooch held its 1st
annual Pet Photos with Uncle Sam fundraiser. Twenty
four dog owners came
to get their dog’s photographed by Erin Tomanek of Paw Prints Photograpy...entire
story and more pictures
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Pam Anderson Brings Her Retriever To The Studly Pooch
Hermosa Beach CA -
That’s right. I couldn’t believe it either. It does require some
explanation. One Sunday in
December Gen, Elliot and I went for a walk along the PCH. All of a
sudden we bumped into a smiling lady with a nice Golden Retriever.
I was a little
sleepy but Gen and this lady quickly got into a conversation. The next thing I
know, this lady introduces herself as Pamela Anderson.
read more
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Van Wilder Bulldog ‘Handsome’ Ready For The Golden Globes
Hollywood CA – This year’s 64th annual Golden Globes will bring out
some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.
Names like Clooney, Hanks, Lopez, Hayek, Stiller and Spade are expected to attend.
Also in attendance will be South Bay’s ‘Handsome’, one of the
poster bulldogs from the upcoming movie Van Wilder II.
read more
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3 Questions Every Pet Owner Should Ask Before
Selecting A Pet Groomer
How did you select the pet groomer that you take your pet to? I’ll bet if you
answer this honestly, you called and made an appointment with someone
close or you scheduled an appointment with the cheapest shop available. If
you did either of these, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. Here’s what you
need to ask before scheduling Fido’s next appointment.
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7 Tips For New Puppy Owners
Christmas is a very popular time of
the year to get a new puppy. Unfortunately, a few
weeks after you get the puppy, the
kids are not as interested, and your puppy becomes very mobile. If you’re not
careful, it can also become very destructive.
After helping thousands of new
puppy owners, I have put together a list of 7 steps that can greatly help with your
new puppy. read more
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