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their patrons every step of the way. When my wife and I took our two Labradors to South Bark, we entered a comfortable, tastefully decorated establishment where we found helpful staff to assist at every step. In our case, a lovely girl named Anna made sure we had everything we needed. My female Lab, Saffron was particularly happy to receive South Bark’s signature Blueberry Facial. Musket didn’t even try to run; he was enjoying it too much. Walker commented, “South Barks Blueberry Facial became so popular that we started wholesaling and retailing it. Our products create synergy between grooming and retail. We stand behind all of our products and think that they really work, capturing marketing in a whimsical way.” After the business had been open for nearly six months, the contributions and experiences Vella, Walker and their team created were of top importance. “The location and products will get the client to your business, but it is you and your team that will keep them coming back.” That is certainly true. When my wife and I said our goodbyes to Anna, we had two clean, soft, sweet-smelling and dry dogs wagging their tails in the sunshine. South Bark is more than a comfortable place to bathe your pets. Inside you will find a retail store with all the finest pet care products, including their signature Blueberry Facial, and an obedience training site. Vella and Walker have plans to evolve South Bark in the months and years to come. “We believe in being in-
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novative and prefer to be in the forefront of Pet Industry needs and issues, rather than chasing them. The top crest of a wave is always more exciting,” said Walker proudly. I won’t argue with that. South Bark delivers what it promises and makes the experience of giving an animal a bath fun. We will be back for more. And I wont’ have to wring out the television set again. MARK CARLSON, 51 lives in San Diego with his wife Jane and his Guide dog Musket. A docent at the San Diego Air & Space Museum and aviation historian, Mark writes for several national aviation magazines. He is a featured speaker for many local adult education programs. His first book, ‘Confessions of a Guide Dog – The Blonde Leading the Blind’ is a humorous memoir about the adventures of life with Musket. It is available in through Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and iUniverse.com. You can reach Mark and Musket through www.musketmania.com.