we tried petsmart training, was a major fail . other people in the class had dogs that were gettin it and were probly satisfied . but it was a fight gettin layla to petsmart for the training and didnt seem to learn anything. had to get a pro trainer somewhere else. and it was a 360 difference,

Did you do the classes with Becky in Pace? We had good luck with her, but she moved to Orlando in October. Sandi, the new girl is wonderful. We're testing for CGC with her on Saturday, and she's arranged for a therapy class to be taught there.

we did the one in pensacola, dont think the pace one was offering classes at the time, but cant remember for sure. we used mike bowen (good dog k9 training) and was very impressed with the results

We did the beginner classes here in Oklahoma not puppy being Blaze was 9 months old went we got him. I feel it help alot ended up not taking the final test. my daughter took the same class for her aus shephard he did not pass the final test the problem there is that she does not spend enought time working with her dog ( another story too long to put here).

I'm really happy someone posted this as a topic because I called Petsmart today looking for info on their puppy classes. This has helped a lot information-wise!

i am planning on sending Luna to puppy training at petsmart. I shall post my review on here during/after we have gone! Hopefully I will get a trainer that is worth dishing out that amt of money!

If you are going to pay for the training, I recommend going all the way and getting off-leash reliability training. Find someone who has a gentle method with the newer remote collars. (not the shock ones, but the muscle stimulator ones). You will have results faster, easier and you will be able to take your dog anywhere. It is so much fun. Our trainer went through "Sit Means Sit Training". Its so nice to take Snowflake hiking and let her run off leash. When I need her back, I press a button that gives her a gentle tap and she is right back. She achieved so much after just 3 lessons. I had to take 24 lessons at Petsmart with my last dog and she didnt even ever come close to being as responsive as Snowflake is and Snowflake is only 5 months old. Worth every penny. And BTW- it never has to be painful for your dog contrary to what some believe. Just find the right trainer. I have tested all the settings I use on myself. Just a tingling vibrating sensation, but very effective!

I'm still debating sending them to Petsmart here, or a trainer I found in Navarre, FL.

Might just go ahead and try the puppy classes at Petsmart with someone who comes highly recommended and see how they do first!

I've taken Luna to both Beginner and Intermediate classes and we've had fun. Great chance to socialize with other pooches in a good environment. Plus I always end up leaving with a treat/toy in hand after every class. Luna definitely loves that. Our trainer Danielle makes a huge difference, so I've been basing our classes on her availabilities. Going to sign up for the Advanced class in March!