Imagine taking your well-behaved dogs to their regular grooming appointment, only to be told they’re too big and scary to be groomed! That’s what happened to a couple and their three dogs, Nougat, Olli, and Pongo, when they visited their usual doggy barbershop. The couple had been taking their dogs to this salon for 10 years without any issues, but a new groomer had other ideas. Let’s dive into this hairy situation!
Meet the Doggy Family

A Decade of Doggy Grooming

Well-Behaved Pooches

A Sad Loss and a New Hire

Trouble at the Salon

Hazardous Dogs?

Paying for Wasted Time

Complaint to the Owner

Not Asking for a Firing

Groomer Gets Fired

Blaming the Couple

Loyal Customers

So, Who’s the Real A-Hole Here?
This couple found themselves in a hairy situation when their usual doggy barbershop hired a new groomer who refused to groom their ‘big scary dogs’. After paying for the wasted appointment and lodging a complaint, the groomer was fired for her behavior. Now, the couple is being blamed for her dismissal, with some friends suggesting they should’ve just taken their business elsewhere. But with 10 years of loyalty to the salon, who’s really at fault here? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA customer stands up to hostile groomer, gets them fired.

Lazy groomer fired for refusing to do her job. NTA.

Employee refuses to do job, gets fired, and demands payment? NTA ♀️

Groomer fired for disobeying policy, not client complaint. NTA.

Dog groomer fired for refusing to groom ‘big scary dogs’. NTA.

Groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’. NTA owner.

Bad employees can ruin small businesses, complain to the owners.

Customer stands up for themselves and small business, groomer fired

Groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’. NTA, friends nuts. Adorable dogs

Customers boycotting groomer for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’
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Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe big dogs. NTA comments.

NTA customer pays for service not provided, groomer gets fired

Dog tax demanded in playful exchange between NTA and commenter

Groomer charges full price for a service she refused to do

NTA, complainant was justified. Reminder to follow leash laws

Fellow basset hound owner defends employer’s decision to fire groomer.

Groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’. NTA.

Customer defends owner’s decision to fire employee who refused work.

Customer defends themselves after groomer gets fired for discrimination

Groomer fired for refusing ‘scary dogs’. Commenters call BS.

Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe big dogs. NTA.

Groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’

Dog lovers demand pet pics in comment section

Customer complains about groomer’s refusal to bathe ‘big scary dogs’.

Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe large breeds

NTA. New groomer refuses easy client, stalks owner on social media.

NTA. Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’

Proper grooming is crucial for dogs’ health and happiness. NTA!

NTA commenter imagines dogs in cowboy hats, gets bowler hat reply

Commenter supports groomer’s actions and lack of responsibility for firing.

NTA. Owner’s harassment should be reported to other groomers.

Customer calls out groomer for robbing them, internet agrees

Groomer fired for repeatedly turning away customers and taking their money.

Customer stands up to grooming thief, gets justice. NTA

Customer stands up to unprofessional groomer, gets her fired

Commenter questions why owner paid for ‘wasting time’, confusion ensues
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Standing up for yourself and your pets pays off

Lazy groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’

NTA. Groomer’s shocking attitude gets her fired. Good riddance

Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’ #NTA

Dog groomer fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’.

Groomer’s refusal to bathe ‘big scary dogs’ leads to justified firing

Employee fired for refusing to bathe ‘big scary dogs’ #NTA
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Groomer fired for refusing ‘big scary dogs’ and stealing money

Customer pays $200 for no grooming, internet applauds NTA.

Commenter defends groomer’s firing for refusing to bathe dogs

Groomer charges for ‘wasting time’ on ‘scary dogs’, gets fired. NTA

Unhappy customer seeks compensation for unfulfilled grooming service

Short and sweet: NTA gets straight to the point

A fair point. Losing business vs losing job, who wins?

Customer praises owner for firing discriminatory groomer.

Groomer fired for refusing to work with ‘scary dogs’. NTA agrees.

NTA commenter defends person who got groomer fired
