31-Year-Old Dog Grooming Artist's Business Earns $1.3M Annually: CNBC

Gabriel Feitosa, a 31-year-old dog grooming artist from São Paulo, Brazil, has turned his passion into a profitable business, bringing in $1.3 million a year, CNBC reports.

Artistic Dog Grooming: Feitosa’s San Diego salon, Gabriel Feitosa Grooming Salon, offers more than just a haircut for dogs. As a dog grooming artist, Feitosa uses vegan, pet-friendly dyes to create unique designs, transforming dogs into works of art. His creations have earned him a significant social media following, with over 2 million followers on TikTok and 400,000 on Instagram.

From Passion to Profit: Feitosa’s journey into dog grooming started when he was 12, taking his sister’s dog to a local groomer in São Paulo. Fascinated by the process, he began working at the shop after school and eventually turned it into a full-time career. After moving to the U.S. for a grooming internship, Feitosa opened his own salon in San Diego in 2018.

Business Growth and Future Plans: The salon, which brought in about $1.2 million last year, grooms about 20 dogs a day and at least 500 per month. Feitosa also earned an additional $125,500 in 2022 for brand deals and sponsorships. Looking ahead, he hopes to open a second grooming salon in Los Angeles and host his own dog grooming TV show.

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