Petco reviews about "training"

Limited training, customers are unwilling to learn about how to properly care for their animals

Zero work life balance, zero respect from your leader, zero training, the money is more important than the animals.

When they’re done with you, they make up a reason for you to be gone

Working at this pet store was one of the most disappointing job experiences I’ve had. From the start, the environment was extremely unprofessional and poorly managed. Basic cleanliness and sanitation were clearly not a priority. Areas that should have been routinely cleaned were neglected, including employee spaces and restrooms. The breakroom was frequently dirty, with old food left out and surfaces that appeared to go long periods without being cleaned. For a workplace that handles pet food, supplies, and live animals, this level of neglect is concerning. It created an uncomfortable and unsanitary environment for both employees and customers. Training and management support were also lacking. New employees were expected to learn on the fly with minimal guidance, while managers often seemed overwhelmed and disorganized. When concerns about cleanliness and workplace conditions were brought up, they didn’t seem to be taken seriously. I was excited to work in a field involving animal care, but the reality of the workplace did not reflect the level of responsibility that comes with it. A pet store should prioritize cleanliness, organization, and proper support for staff to ensure the health and safety of animals, employees, and customers. Unfortunately, this location fell far short of those expectations.

Upper management didn’t prioritize staff training and growth.

Just the usual cons of working in retail.

Can be stressful since it’s fast-paced.

One empty promise after the other. I've been here two years and still have not been sent to training to become a groomer. I'm a bather and have been holding down the salon for a year after the salon leader left. I do more than I'm paid for because a friend taught me how to groom before I came here. Have not sent me to training as promised so I have a chance to make more money. I asked for Sundays off (I've been here a year by myself) and they won't do it because the salon has to be open on weekends. But they haven't even had the job posted for another groomer in months. As for commission pay. That is bull too unless you're willing to break your back to make it. Remember, groomers at mom and pop shops aren't bathing and drying their own dogs. They just cut hair. At Petco, you do it all. Crazy thing is at mom and pop shops, you still make more money.