'I make $1.3m-a-year transforming pooches into foxes, giraffes and cheetahs'

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Gabriel Feitosa, 31, started his dog grooming venture on the streets of Sae Paulo, Brazil, when he was 12 years old - washing and trimming. He found the job "amazing" and started volunteering at a dog groomer's after school.

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00:00 It's tiger time!

00:01 This is my client from LA called Benito or Benito!

00:04 I don't know why but I feel like his name reminds me of a soccer player.

00:07 Is there a soccer player called Benito?

00:08 I just felt like I had to scream his name the whole time like Benito!

00:11 He's definitely embodying the soccer player vibe

00:13 because he already had fans even before I finished the haircut.

00:15 Benito almost became a giraffe and the owner changed her mind

00:18 and went with a tiger instead and I think it was a great choice.

00:21 And here I am using Benito to make my dog jealous.

00:24 She was so jealous but it's okay I'll take her to the park later she'll forgive me.

00:27 And now my favorite part is seeing the owner's reaction.

00:29 [Benito screaming]

00:38 Ah I love this part!

00:39 If there's no screaming, squealing or tears of joy I'm not satisfied.

00:43 And Benito told me that he's not a soccer player but he is actually quite a dancer.

00:48 [Benito singing]

00:53 As you've seen with your own eyes Benito is a professional bachata dancer.

00:56 He requests his payments to perform in treats.

01:00 We're changing the world one pink tiger at a time.

01:02 This is Bibi and the owner wanted something feminine so we went with a pink tiger design.

01:07 And we're using the hydro shampoo to make sure she doesn't smell like tiger urine.

01:10 For the people that are surprised of how good these puppies are on the table

01:13 it's important to groom them as early as you can so they learn to enjoy the grooming process.

01:18 Not every time the dog comes to the grooming has to be stressful.

01:21 Now I love how Bibi turned out.

01:22 I think her haircut looks super fashionable and she looks super super cute.

01:26 I'm gonna miss this girl.

01:27 Can't wait to see you next time Bibi.

01:29 But have you seen a cactus dog?

01:32 This is Maggie and while I was walking around grabbing coffee I got inspired by a cactus flower.

01:36 Logan wanted to help me make my idea come true but Mikey said that green was not gonna work.

01:39 Even though Mikey was putting in his two cents I feel like we found the perfect balance of

01:44 different green shades.

01:45 And the flower on her head is inspired by the Digimon Paomon.

01:48 By this point you guys already know that I'm obsessed with anime.

01:51 Oh my god Maggie is looking so cute and this is so nostalgic because

01:54 Digimon was one of my favorite things growing up.

01:56 Okay I lied. My favorite favorite thing was Pokemon but Digimon was a solid second best.

02:00 I think this haircut brings out Maggie's spirit animal or I guess spirit plant.

02:04 She's like super calm, fell asleep with the haircut and she's the most gorgeous flower.

02:09 I mean just look at that face.

02:10 And I added another flower on her tail of course.

02:12 I never thought I wanted a walking flower before but now I do.

02:15 I think they call this new species the Venus Tree Trap because she loves some

02:19 cookies and can't live without them.

02:21 I could just watch and cuddle with Maggie all day.

02:23 She looks like the most adorable flower.

02:25 I was nervous at first when I started this design, but now it's one of my favorites ever.

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