Good place to get started as a dog trainer. - Pet Training Instructor PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Feb 18, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

You make your own schedule depending on what class times and days you think you can sell. You get holidays off for the most part because no one wants to come to class on holidays. You get a month of training and then start teaching immediately so it gives you a good start especially if you want to train using positive reinforcement techniques.

Cons

You end up working every weekend because those are prime times for classes. You have to be good at selling classes, otherwise you'll just make your hourly rate and no commission. The commission you do make is only 25% but it can add up quick if you're a good seller.

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

15% off whole store 50% proprietary brands Petting animals Friendly customers Almost never declines requested days off

Cons

Must have min one weekend day available No room for growth very hard to become full time Must make requests a month in advance even thought the schedule come out Thurs/fri for the following week, shifts can be unpredictable Coworkers with seniority have “better” shifts Scrubbing tanks may have you armpit deep They say everyone is equal and gets paid the same but not everyone put in the same effort, ex: some people don’t do pet care at all or never close or never work truck days

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