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The Ninja Groomer

Kat Henschen a.k.a. The Ninja Groomer has been a Certified Professional Groomer since 2004.
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She is always happy to work with clients to get the best look for their pet. She is an award winning competitive groomer with her Standard Poodle, Cozy.

09/10/2025

This is Avalanche 💜 He turned 17 years old today! Happy Birthday buddy!!! I am honored to have done your very first groom and I am so grateful I still get to take care of you today!

09/04/2025

Good Morning everyone! I hope y'all are having a fantastic week. It's been a few weeks since my last spotlight post and I am so sorry for that! Let's get this show started again! This cute little lady is a joy to have in my life. I started grooming her when I first opened this salon and I am so grateful for her. This is "London" everybody! Here is what her dad had to say about her:

"London's name came from the breeder and we didn't charge it as she was already used to it. Guess breeders run out of names eventually! She loves attention but will not let anyone dog sit her if we leave for a few days. She will put on the brakes at the sidewalk. London's favorite toy, and only toy, is the "flea" We've purchased several other toys but she totally ignores them so have stopped buying anything different. It would be a disaster if we can't replace it so we stock up! She parades around the yard with it in her mouth and likes to hide it in the flowers or run in circles going in and out of the house and yard. Her favorite dog treat is "cows ear". She gets a small sliver every Sunday. She was chewing a small piece when I picked her up at the breeders. A typical day for us is to wake up-get a small treat-eat-walk(she has specific paths for morning and afternoon) and then we nap. If you try to deviate she stops firm until you figure it out. We were excited when Ninja was building a shop near us for convenience and Kat's reputation is really good. Kat loves her clients and her clients love her. She makes grooming a fun experience."

Thank you so much for being a part of the Ninja Groomer family!

09/03/2025

ONE YEAR as THE NINJA GROOMER ! 💜🐾💜
A year ago, We opened the doors to The Ninja Groomer after two years of pouring our hearts, souls, and endless hours into building this shop from the ground up. I’ll never forget opening day—so nervous and scared, like I was going to somehow spontaneously forget how to groom. My hands knew what to do, but my heart was racing with doubt.
The journey here wasn’t easy. Letting go of Platinum Paws was one of the hardest things We’ve ever done. It was more than a business—it was a piece of our lives, something we grew up with. It shaped us, supported us, and gave us identities we held onto tightly. Walking away meant saying goodbye to familiar routines, beloved customers, and a version of ourselves we weren't sure we were 100% ready to release. It took every bit of courage we had to let go and grow into something new. Something we needed to do as our lives changed.
But you all showed up for me. It didn’t take long before my books were full—filled with loyal clients who carried over into this new chapter, and new faces I’ve had the joy of getting to know. Those connections mean everything to me. The relationships I share with my clients are what make this more than a career—they make it a calling.
I am beyond grateful for each and every one of you who trusts me with your beloved pets and supports this dream. This career has brought me to a place I never thought possible—working on my beautiful property, building a life where I can be close to BC as his MS progresses, and finding a balance of purpose, love, and gratitude every single day.
Truthfully, I still sometimes feel like an imposter, like I don’t deserve this incredible life. But then I look around—at the wagging tails, the laughter, the loyalty, the kindness—and I know this is real. It’s magnificent.
Here’s to year one as The Ninja Groomer. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

08/24/2025

Soooo... I have a client that is also a very loved friend of mine who has been asking me for years to do a dye job on her dog, Gus' tail. Dye jobs are a lot harder than people might think and they also consume a ton of time so I put it off for a very long time lol, but I finally decided, why not!? I should do this. I know it will bring her so much joy and she deserves that. She is one incredible woman who have tons of respect for. So, yeah, I'll do it. I had an afternoon open up and texted to see if she could bring him in separate from her other two dogs. That way I wouldn't have the pressure of getting all three dogs done plus a dye job. She was absolutely on board and extremely excited. She brought him in, picked out the colors, and then left me to my work. Total time I have into this job was about 3 1/2 hours. I also had to phone a friend, in this case a husband, to assist. Here is a condensed version of the process. I couldn't believe the overwhelming joy my customer felt when she walked through the door and saw the finished product. I honestly thought she was going to cry at one point lol. After my heart has been hurting for a while, seeing this reminded me of all the happiness and love we get to have with our furry friends. I am so grateful I got to see this and feel it to the core of my heart. Thank you Lori Thompson for never giving up on your dream or me for that fact and bringing my life this unforgettable moment of joy. 💜

08/11/2025

I’d love for y’all to meet lil’ Miss Rue. She is one of the cutest little baby dogs I have had the opportunity to start on the grooming table. It is absolutely crucial that a puppy’s very first groom is a positive experience. It’s going to set up how things will go for the rest of the dog’s grooming life. In this video, I will take you through some of the things that I do to start a puppy in the grooming arena. There’s a lot of positive reinforcement a lot of breaks , a lot of treats, a lot of getting to know each other. Introducing tools and equipment slowly is also very important. You only get one chance to start a strong foundation that builds trust. Rue is scared and unsure at times. I want her to look to me for comfort and stability in those moments. You can see a few instances in this video when she does that. She turns out super cute in the end and I am so grateful for the time I got to spend with her.

07/25/2025

Guess what! It' Friday! But even better, It's Ninja Groomer spotlight time!!!! This is Riley!!! When she's in for her beauty day I like to call her RieRie or Riley Girl. She is one of the cutest little pups and she loves to give kisses. Here is more about her from her mama:

How did you choose your dog’s name?
Her official name is Riley Jo. I wanted to name her Josie, after a dear aunt, but my family liked Riley, so adding ‘Jo’ just worked. Just like a child, she knows I’m serious when I call her full name, “Riley Jo!”

Does your dog have any unique habits or quirks
Riley sleeps in bed with us. Every morning ‘Dad’ feeds her and takes her out for a quick break before he leaves for work. As soon as she gets into the house, she races full speed and jumps back into bed with me. On weekends she will sit on Dad’s pillow and lick his head promptly at 6:30 am, reminding him it is time to eat!
Riley likes to watch TV. Whenever a dog or other animal comes onto the television, she goes berserk. She barks and runs in circles, it’s hilarious.
Riley has a strong magnetism to mud and muddy mulch. Any chance she gets, she will find the muddiest spot, dig like crazy, then roll in it! It takes both of us 2-3 shampoos to get the mud out!

Favorite Toys/treats?
Riley loves to play with almost any toy. She loves to chew the eyes out of any and all of her toys. She enjoys a great game of chasing after a toy, but is not good about bringing said toy back.

Any funny or memorable stories?
Riley truly considers Dad to be the ‘spare’ . When I leave, she sits by the back door until I get home. She really does not like long walks. She runs away from me when I try to get her leash on her. When I give up and walk out the door to go on a walk, she runs to the window and watches me go, then cries until I get back.

What’s a typical day like for you with your dog
Riley spends most of her day following me around or perched on the back of the sofa so she can keep track of everyone.

What made you choose Ninja Groomer for your doggie spa
I started having Kathy groom our previous dog, Rascal, when she was a puppy (about 20 years ago!). I attended a puppy training class being taught by B.C. and loved his approach to training, so I called and signed on as a client with Kathy. The love and tenderness I observed Kathy and B.C. showing towards all pets was amazing. Kathy was the only groomer I would consider for Riley!

What do you love most about the grooming experience at Ninja Groomer/
What’s not to like? Kathy always seems genuinely excited to see any dog that arrives and makes them feel welcomed, cared for and loved. Kathy is able to gain the trust and respect of the pets and families of the pets that she grooms.
Oh, and yeah, the cuts are always perfect and beautiful too!!!

Address

815 E SR 47
Lebanon, IN
46052

Telephone

+13178640834

Website

http://www.ninjagroomer.com/

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Kat will provide you with the utmost in customer service. Her goal is always to impress and exceed expectations. Her grooming skills have been honed over several years and she loves working with clients to come up with the best styles for their pets. Her main concern is compassion towards animals over anything else. Her favorite dog to groom is any shelter dog. She loves making their outsides match their already beautiful insides. Along with her passion for grooming she also has a passion for doing Ninja. Her main purpose in life is to let people know if they are struggling... that no matter how far down the scale they have gone, they can come back, they can believe in themselves, and they can keep going.