Got banned from a local pet group for telling someone their dog's haircut was wrong

I mean, I'm a groomer, and this person posted a picture of their poodle with a shaved face. They said they did it to keep it cool, but that's a big no for that breed's coat health. I just commented, 'Hey, maybe don't do that again, it can mess up the hair growth.' Next thing I know, I'm out of the group. The admin told me I was 'shaming' the owner. Has anyone else been banned for trying to give honest, helpful advice?

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henry_palmer241mo ago

Man I used to be the exact same way lol. I'd see someone doing something wrong with their pet and just had to correct them. Then I got a dog and made a dumb mistake myself, and someone came at me super harsh about it. Felt awful, like I was a bad owner. Now I get that people just don't know sometimes. You can give the same advice but starting with "hey I learned this the hard way" goes over way better.

lily3601mo ago

Tell me about it. I once got a lecture for using the wrong bowl that sounded like I'd committed a crime.