It really depends on the Petsmart. I used the class originally with my Rottweiler at the Petsmart that was closest to my class, but I didn't really care for their methods. The trainer didn't really look like she knew what she was doing, and acted like she was better than everyone else. I never learned anything from that one, it was all basic stuff.
Afterwards I switched to a different Petsmart that was further out though. This one was fantastic, I managed to learn great positive reinforcement tricks I never thought of before and the trainer was very nice. She would answer questions quickly, and would give the last few minutes of each class time for the owners to ask questions while the dogs were able to socialize with each other. I thought that was really a key factor too, since having a social friendly dog makes it easier to take out with you.
All in all it really comes down to the individual Petsmart. It can be a hit, or miss. I would advise to go down during the class and see if you can sit in, some of the Petsmarts by me allowed this a lot so people can better see if it is right for them.
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