Has anyone worked at Petsmart to get their foot in the door to be a trained dog groomer?

Question

I want to be a dog groomer but the school I am interested in is 4000.00 which I do not have. They do not do financial aide and I have bad credit so I can not get a loan...I looked into all of that. Then, I went into Petsmart the other day to ask if they sell Advantage and decided to talk to someone in the grooming area for advice. The young (very young) girl told me that you can get an education through Petsmart. They pay for your education if you agree to work for 2 years. Has anyone done this and would anyone plz tell me about some positive experiences? So far, I've only heard horror stories about Petsmarts grooming area and I'm thinking maybe it is not such a good idea. But, for someone who has no money, needs a carreer, can't get a loan I am majorly frustrated. Any advice would be so greatly appreciated. I know that not every persons' experience is a positive one...I just hope there is someone out there who had one with Petsmart that can give me the answers I need.

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

Actually, that's what I'm in the process of right now.. (I'm supposed to get certified as a bather as soon as they hire a new cashier.. )..  

As far as the "horror stories"..  it really depends on the location.. I am a cashier, and have a lot of time to watch the groomers work..  (well, not a lot of time, but in between customers.. while customers are writing checks etc..) and  I would trust them with my dogs.. (and have)   They are all really nice, and work really well with the animals..  This is a human mistake issue.. so I'm sure that is not always going to be true at EVERY petsmart across the country.

Answer 3

No but i want to work at a pets mark as my frist job

Answer 4

Think long and hard about this career!  I too thought I wanted to groom dogs and I did go to a grooming school.  It's long hard grueling hrs. that will break your back!   I don't know any thing about Pet Smart but I have taken my dogs in to use their self wash and I did not see anything abnormal.  

Oh yeah!!!  I worked at this new found profession for 3 weeks and quit after a chow bit me in the face.   Think long and hard about this!