OUR APPROACH
Trust + Positive Energy
Trust + Positive Energy
Trust + Positive Energy
This begins when you invite us to your home. Much like a guest or a friend, allowing your pet to be introduced to us on their own terms allows them to explore who we are and us them. Their grooming history does not define them.
Establish Equality
Trust + Positive Energy
Trust + Positive Energy
There is very rarely ever a sign of domination from either groomer or groomed. We are able to develop a mutual respect for each other, communicating what must be done with constant reassurance.
Work Through Fears
Trust + Positive Energy
Work Through Fears
We must work through what is an actual fear versus what is a learned behavior in attempt to stop the process at hand. Almost all first grooms are fully successful and the second time around will show significant improvement.
Recovery
Opportunity
Work Through Fears
Many of our clients were once considered too difficult to be groomed without added stressors or restraints, others simply did not enjoy the grooming shop environment. We use recovery grooming techniques as opposed to traditionally used restraints and sedation.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Opportunity
At Table of Love, we have recovered many animals from a seemingly hopeless state. We have heard everything from "your dog must be sedated for grooming or nail trims" to "we will not be able to accept further appointments because of such and such behaviors"
Inspiration
Opportunity
Opportunity
When she first learned that some pets were not able to be groomed, because they were deemed to be "too difficult" Kat saw both a challenge and an opportunity for change. This was the beginning of a new technique and an inspiration which still drives her today.
Kat has been grooming my pups for years. My Pom is getting older and has terrible knees, Kat is able to make him comfortable and he doesn't squirm and get hurt. I could not imagine an all day drop off with strangers at this stage in his life.
Laurel Keith, Houston Heights
I started using Kat because my 21 yr old dog couldn't handle the groomer, now I don't know why I ever put any of my dogs through that. They do so much better being at home and all three of them love Kat, look great when they are groomed, and don't get stressed at all.
Julie Cunningham, South Post Oak
Love this company and their ability to groom my difficult to handle dog. I am opposed to putting my baby in a cage of any sort and with Kat coming to my home to groom my beast, I no longer worry about that!
Cynthia Rowland, Houston
MEET KAT
MASTER STYLIST | SPECIAL HANDLER
"For the past 20 years I have been involved in the lives of animals through working in pet services, either full time or part time. Grooming is what I love, I began grooming 20 years ago and am fortunate to be able to turn my passion in to a full time career. I am fortunate that I am able to develop connections with your pet where sometimes others have struggled. I meet them where they are at, both physically and figuratively. Grooming with love and without restraint is the only way I will engage with a pet client."