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13 Sept 2026
GABRIEL FEITOSA
The Dog Groomer Who Turns Pets into Colourful Works of Art
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
WARM UP
Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story?
a) A groomer uses safe dye to turn dogs into tigers and pandas.
b) A groomer paints big houses for cats and dogs.
c) A dog learns how to use paintbrushes and paper.
Ask:
(1) Do you have a pet dog or another favourite animal?
(2) Would you like your pet to look like a colorful tiger for a day?
VOCABULARY
artist (/ˈɑː.tɪst/, noun)
Meaning: A person who creates beautiful art like paintings or pictures.
Example: The artist used bright yellow paint to draw a giant smiling sun.
groomer (/ˈɡruː.mər/, noun)
Meaning: A person whose job is to wash, brush, and cut the hair of animals.
Example: The dog groomer washed the dirty puppy with warm water and soft soap.
bright (/braɪt/, adjective)
Meaning: Having strong, cheerful colours that are easy to see.
Example: She wore a bright red coat on her walk to school.
safe (/seɪf/, adjective)
Meaning: Not dangerous and not able to cause any harm.
Example: It is safe to cross the street when the light turns green.
happy (/ˈhæp.i/, adjective)
Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
Example: The happy dog wagged its tail when its owner came home.
transform (/trænˈsfɔːm/, verb)
Meaning: To completely change how something or someone looks.
Example: You can transform a plain piece of paper into a small paper airplane.
Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog groomer from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative artist. Gabriel loves dogs and bright colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon!
Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses safe vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions.
When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day.
GABRIEL FEITOSA
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What animal design would you pick for a white poodle?
2. Why is it important that the groomer uses safe dye?
3. Do you think dogs like receiving extra attention?
4. Would you like to work as a pet groomer when you grow up?
5. What is your favourite colour to paint or draw with?
FILL IN THE GAPS
FILL THE GAPS
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Word Bank: artist, bright, groomer, safe
Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog _______(1) from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative _______(2). Gabriel loves dogs and _______(3) colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon!
Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses _______(4) vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions.
When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day.
Section 2: Main Idea
What is the main idea of this article?
a) A dog groomer uses safe dye to make dogs look like amazing colourful animals.
b) Dogs need to run in the park every morning to stay healthy.
c) People in Brazil like buying small green dragons as pets.
UNDERSTANDING
Section 3: True or False
(1) Gabriel uses dye that is dangerous for animals. T/F
(2) A dog can look like a tiger or panda after grooming. T/F
(3) The pets enjoy getting friendly attention outside. T/F
Section 4: Put Events in Order
Order the events from 1 to 3:
( ) Gabriel uses gentle pet dye on the dog's fluffy fur.
( ) People smile when they see the colourful dog walking outside.
( ) Gabriel welcomes a fluffy white dog into his salon.
LANGUAGE
Section 5: Vocab Match
(1) groomer
(2) artist
(3) bright
(4) safe
(5) transform
a) strong and cheerful colour
b) to change how something looks
c) a person who clips and washes pets
d) not dangerous or harmful
e) a person who creates art
USE IT
Section 6: Discussion Builder
(1) The groomer uses _______ dye on the dogs.
a) safe
b) dark
c) heavy
(2) The pets feel _______ when people smile at them.
a) sad
b) happy
c) tired
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
(1) Unscramble the words: A / dog / Gabriel / creative / is / groomer / .
(2) Unscramble the words: dogs / colourful / The / look / very / .
ANSWER KEY
Warm Up Answer: a
Section 1: (1) groomer, (2) artist, (3) bright, (4) safe
Section 2: a
Section 3: (1) False, (2) True, (3) True
Section 4: 2, 3, 1
Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-e, (3)-a, (4)-d, (5)-b
Section 6: (1) a, (2) b
Section 7: (1) A-B-C-D-E (Gabriel is a creative dog groomer.), (2) A-B-C-D-E (The dogs look very colourful.)
Section 8: Open student answers based on discussion prompts.
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