A California plaintiff filed a lawsuit July 28 against PetSmart, alleging the company's groomer training program violated state law by charging workers for training that it primarily benefited from (Scally v. PetSmart LLC).

Actress Lucy Hale partners with PetSmart to promote pet adoption.

PITTSBURGH - A woman whose toy poodle died during a PetSmart grooming appointment in East Liberty back in 2020 has filed a lawsuit this week against the pet store and two of its employees. AJ Ross, a Pittsburgh native, took her 12-year-old poodle, Kobe, to the PetSmart on Centre Avenue in November 2020 for a nail trim.

Even if your dog doesn't look particularly scruffy, grooming provides many health benefits for them which may not be immediately obvious. Brushing your dog ventilates their coat, helping it grow healthy and strong and takes away old and damaged hair.

Founded in 1986 by Jim and Janice Dougherty, the company opened its first two stores in 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona under the name PetFood Warehouse, as warehouse-type stores that sold pet food in bulk at discount prices.

Anything for Pets To learn more about PetSmart and to learn about the ways the brand embodies the "Anything for Pets" mantra, visit www.petsmart.com. PetSmart LLC is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets, and we believe pets make us better people.

Our salon associates are trained to provide positive reinforcement throughout the grooming process and we always focus on their comfort and well-being. Our safety-certified stylists can work slowly for pets who are not as keen to being groomed and may stop grooming if the safety of the pet or associate becomes a risk.

How popular is PetSmart in the United States? In total, 55% of U.S. pet supply online shop users say they like PetSmart. However, in actuality, among the 91% of U.S. respondents who know PetSmart, 60% of people like the brand.

Our salon associates are trained to provide positive reinforcement throughout the grooming process and we always focus on their comfort and well-being. Our safety-certified stylists can work slowly for pets who are not as keen to being groomed and may stop grooming if the safety of the pet or associate becomes a risk.

Keep reading for the five essential benefits of grooming your pet.

• Pest prevention. Monthly flea and tick prevention is vital for busy pups.
• Early detection of health issues.
• Professional groomers know what's best for your breed.
• Helps maintain a healthy coat.
• Regular grooming fosters positive behavior.

We love pets and we believe pets make us better people. PetSmart is the trusted partner to pet parents and pets in every moment of their lives. Every day with every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so they can live more fulfilled lives.

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