[BamaFan121s]

I think it depends more on the trainer teaching the class than anything else. The trainer at the PetSmart near me has a WONDERFUL trainer that I talk to and work with outside of pet smart. She does alot of work w/ dogs outside of her PetSmart role--she's been working w/ dogs for years and has worked w/ training service animals and does alot of training for agility events. I recommend her to everyone I come across! Ask the trainer questions and observe a class before committing your time (and money) to it. Hang out and ask some of the people who have used the class for their opinions.

I just think you have to go in realizing that you are just being taught the basics and the methods to use--if the only time they are being enforced is during a few hour long classes, then they are not going to be very effective. You have to be consistant and continue with enforcing the training at home too.