Anyone have experience with PetSmart puppy class? Title pretty much says it all, I'm in a rural area so options are limited. I will have to drive about 90 miles each way for class so I'm just looking for a little feedback.... Although the trainers vary I'm guessing the items covered are consistent from store to store. Thanks in advance! |
We used Petsmart classes with Ruby and were very pleased with our trainer and their program. One negative thing we experienced was, all the other dogs in her class were big breeds and Ruby was intimidated by them the first few weeks. We had to travel 45 miles for our classes, so I know what you're faced with trying to find classes nearby. |
Thanks for the feedback! What part of OK are you in? I lived there pre-kids, etc around Lake Eufaula. |
You're welcome. We live about an hour north of Eufala, we travel by there on our way to visit family in Dallas. Our nearest Petsmart is in Tulsa, and that's the 45 minute drive from us. We were fortunate to have a wonderful trainer, hopefully your trainer will be as well. |
We have done petsmart puppy classes and advanced classes. They were fine for socialization and basics. Wouldn't be my first choice but I'd take it over no formal puppy socialization/training. |
Callie's puppy class was at Petsmart and we loved it. There where three or two other puppies in our class and Callie absolutely loved the trainer. Callie is four now and the trainer still remembers us and Callie still loves her to death when we see her to say hi. |
We took Gracie to the puppy class at Petsmart and loved it. We had an incredible instructor and I think that made the difference. I would try to find out who the instructor is and google them to see if other pet owners were satisfied with them. While I agree that they probably have basic elements they cover, the instructor can make it or break it. The puppy classes cover the basics which is a good starting point. |
I don't support petland, petsmart etc. I have bought one thing from petland in the last 4+ yrs. I prefer to find training classes held by the SPCA, rescues, etc. There's usually some type of local classes. If you don't have access to something local or oriented with a local pet business, then yes Petsmart should be fine :) but if your local SPCA or shelter is holding classes soon try to support them! I believe Petsmart is the One that has started pulling their puppies and are trying to stop selling them all together because of puppymills. I think it was them. |
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And yes, I did. Like I said in my reply "I have bought one thing from petland in the last 4+ yrs" which was Maci's tag. I ALWAY opt for local business and small businesses. But in the case of tags I had no idea about all the ebay places until members here gave me links and none of the small businesses/local businesses had a tag maker. So I opted for one from Petland because I needed one with MY address and number on it. All in all, I try to stay away from big corp's. Just saying if the local SPCA/shelter offers classes I would opt for those because 1. they'll have just a good a trainer. and 2. it'll support the shelter :D |
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Well I would hope people would do their own research as well. And I'm not too worried about Petsmart's reputation from what I said because it wasn't mean or belittling. And I never stated it as I know. I said I think. However sorry if it isnt Petsmart. I will say BOTH places still sell bunnies, ferrets, kittens, reptiles, fish, gerbils, mice, etc. And those are just as much likely to be from mills/brokers/byb's as the puppies are... so still I don't like buying from any store who sell animals. A little bunny coming from a mill is just as sad as a li'l puppy who comes from a mill. |
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Well then it's possible your Petsmart is an not a corporately owned store. That's how the manager at my Petsmart explained why there are such big differences from store to store. I'm also in Canada, so there's a difference there too. |
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Anyway, I was very satisfied with the trick training class we took at Petsmart, but I would interview the trainer before you sign up, some really no so little about training. Also, it might be good to see if they had a small dog class, some big puppies are so clumsy yet friendly, they are dangerous. |
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