BC_MoM at the petco i got hired at they have a groomer that also does the training also! Im not sure about the obedience but maybe you've had bad luck with a petco or someone you know has! so far i have nothing bad to say about the company accept i am very excited!! they told me that as a bather/brusher i would eventually be taught to shave dogs, be a junior stylist and then eventually a stylist! Thanks for your input tho!