Pros
At least i have made the attempt to educate not only my clients but also my associates, not only in the ways of grooming and handeling, but also to really put the dog first!
Cons
If a dog really needs to be stripped down, they wont let me do it for fear of the dog being injured, if a dog wont stand perfectly on my table, i am not supposed to groom the dog! Regardless of why, whether its a first groom, a puppy, a 3 legged dog, old dog, it doesnt matter! Nothing will they let me do to help an animal that is really in need of my skills! Cant do pregnant ones, no maternity cuts!? Too many policies and procedures that are based on lawsuits, not on what right for the animal! They want us pushing services and add-ons onto our clients even if we know they cant afford it! If our percentages dont stay where petco thinks they should be, we are fired. Also getting a certificate from petco for going thru the groomer training program means nothing to any other grooming shop! Find a mentor, someone in a private salon willing to teach you! It really is the best way!