About Gabi

Thank you for taking the time to check out my website! My name is Gabi Urdaz, and I am a mobile dog groomer, music teacher, performer, and tutor, among other things.

I find peace in being a part of something bigger than me, and I find purpose in helping people.

Continue scrolling for some cute dog photos and a couple fun quotes about me.

My Instagram

A young woman with short, teal-colored hair smiling at the camera. She has light skin and is wearing a button-up shirt with a floral pattern, standing against a gradient background of purple and teal.
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Grooming Photos

  • A large fluffy dog with tan fur and black markings on its face, wearing a navy blue bow tie, sitting in a field of orange and yellow flowers with trees and a butterfly in the background on a clear blue sky day.
  • A cute white dog with floppy ears and a plaid bow tie standing on green grass in a field with butterflies flying around.
  • A cute mixed-breed dog with a black and tan coat, wearing a white bow tie, looking at the camera with its tongue out, sitting against a blurred background with bokeh lights.
  • Two dogs, a golden retriever and a small mixed breed, sitting on a sandy beach with turquoise water and a blue sky in the background.
  • Cute brown puppy with a white bow tie sitting in a field of yellow flowers and blue sky.
  • Cute puppy with a black, white, and brown fur pattern wearing a black and white striped tie, sitting on a dark blue background with bokeh lights, with its tongue hanging out.
  • A small curly-haired dog wearing a red bow tie sitting on grass with pink flower petals fallen around, in front of blooming pink cherry blossom trees.
  • Two dogs, a large tan and white one and a small white fluffy one, sitting on grass in a field with green grass, yellow flowers, and butterflies in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
  • A black poodle wearing a blue bow tie standing on a rock by a river with lush green trees and hills in the background.
  • A cute dog with fluffy tan and white fur sitting on a purple surface, surrounded by red roses, with its tongue out.
  • A dog sitting on a wooden table against a sunset background with orange and yellow sky and clouds, wearing a bowtie.
  • A cute puppy with a colorful bandana standing on a dirt path in a field of colorful flowers with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • A small white dog with a red bow tie lying on green grass with a blue sky background and colorful butterflies flying around.
  • A stuffed animal resembling a Bernese Mountain Dog wearing a blue striped tie, sitting in a field of red flowers with trees and blue sky in the background.
  • Two yellow Labrador dogs wearing colorful ties sitting on a grassy field with pink flowers and flying pink and yellow butterflies, under a blue sky.
  • Two dogs, one small and one large, sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree, wearing festive bandanas, with a blurry holiday background.
  • A cute white puppy with floppy ears and big dark eyes, wearing a green bandana with white snowflake patterns, sitting on red velvet fabric in front of a decorated Christmas tree with red ornaments and golden lights.
  • A dog with a poodle mix appearance wearing a striped Christmas tie, sitting in snow beside a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
  • A small, fluffy dog with dark fur and tan markings, wearing a black and white Halloween themed bandana, sitting between two orange pumpkin lanterns with black silhouettes of tree branches, against a dark blue night sky with leafless trees.
  • Two dogs dressed in Halloween bandanas inside a spooky decorated room with cobwebs, pumpkins, and orange string lights.
  • A happy dog with a rainbow bowtie sitting on a rock in front of snowy mountains and icy water.
  • A black dog with a festive bow tie sitting on a large rock in front of a scenic mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, green hills, and a partly cloudy sky.
  • A happy dog with a black bow tie sitting on a dark blue background.
  • A happy small dog with a blue bowtie standing on a sandy beach with the ocean and blue sky in the background.
  • A small, tan, curly-haired dog with floppy ears, wearing a colorful floral bowtie, sitting on a large rock near a body of water with mountains in the background during sunset.
  • A small gray puppy with a white bow with orange polka dots on its head, walking on a sandy beach with pink flowers, green palm leaves, and the ocean in the background.
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Testimonials

"You're part of this, thank you. She played for the Navy Band during boot camp graduations, but she's a linguist.... She played the Clarinet."

James K., father of Jaiden K.

“Your lessons have become a major outlet for her to engage with someone outside of the home on a more personal level. I appreciate everything that you do.”

Nancy R., Mother of Saniyah R.

“Gabi aka Ms.Urdaz helped me a lot in my first year of band. She made me feel comfortable and she explained the lessons she taught really well. Nobody else but her does an amazing job at teaching and explaining stuff!”

Jorge M., former student

Work Experience

  • I am currently with Aussie Pet Mobile, but have also worked for Pawgo.

  • I currently teach voice, saxophone, and choir at Torrance Arts Academy, but used to do it on my own as a freelancer.

  • I currently take clients randomly as they come up, but have done it as a freelancer as well as through a local tutoring company called Initia Education.

  • I worked at Soggy Dog in Long Beach, and Bubbles Pet Spa in Torrace as a receptionist and bather. As a groomer, I worked at Soggy Paws in Lomita, and Doggy Cat Boutique in Torrance.

  • During COVID, I worked at a temp agency called Cor-Tech and worked in different trucking company offices doing paperwork and dispatching, and as a gate clerk at a yard.

  • I worked retail at Charlotte Russe for a few years on and off throughout college.

  • I was a stage manager/ house manager at San Diego State University during my undergrad.

  • I did makeup and hair for events during college.

  • I worked at the front desk of the SDSU School of Music & Dance office.

Performance Experience

San Diego County Fair

Theater scene with five actors, three playing guitars, one singing, and two sitting on stage, dressed in Western-themed costumes, with a rustic set background.
Five people holding saxophones in an outdoor area with palm trees and a fence in the background, some wearing Christmas-themed clothing and accessories.
Colorful chalk drawings and messages on a sidewalk celebrating a graduation, with a brick wall and plants in the background.
Black and white caricature drawing of eight diverse people with exaggerated facial features and expressions, some with sunglasses and hats, holding musical instruments and engaged in various lively poses.
Group of people dressed in Western and cowboy costumes posing on stage in front of a painted backdrop.
Two women smiling and taking a selfie at an outdoor event, both wearing sunglasses and blue shirts with a Logo that says 'Long Beach Community Band.' They are holding saxophones, and the background shows a tent and trees.

SDSU Marching Band, Pep Band, Varsity Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Opera

Woman holding a saxophone in an outdoor parking lot at sunset, with a music stand nearby.
Band members in uniform playing saxophones at an outdoor event.
A group of young musicians holding saxophones in a music rehearsal room, with music stands and chairs, some smiling at the camera.
A group of ten diverse people posing outdoors near a body of water during sunset, smiling and sitting or standing close together.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair playing a brass saxophone.

South Bay Klezmer Jam and Klezmer Arts Institute of Los Angeles

A man with long hair tied back, wearing glasses, a gray hoodie, and black pants, is playing a percussion instrument and smiling on an outdoor stage. Behind him, musicians with sheet music and a saxophone are performing, with audience members seated and watching, under cloudy skies.
Three musicians playing instruments indoors with framed photographs on the wall behind them, a piano in the background, and sunlight coming through a window.
A group of people playing musical instruments in a living room, including a man on drums, a woman with green hair playing a clarinet, a person on piano, and a woman playing violin, with framed photos on the wall.
Three people standing in front of colorful theme park murals. The person on the left is wearing a black Adidas hoodie, sunglasses, and jeans. The person in the middle is holding a saxophone, wearing sunglasses, a black top, and a green skirt. The person on the right is dressed in a white tracksuit with blue accents and white sneakers.
A group of five people in colorful costumes performing outdoors with a painted backdrop featuring a whimsical scene with animals and a woman. One person is playing a guitar, and others are singing or posing.
Group of five young women dressed in San Diego State University athletic gear standing outdoors in snowy weather, smiling at the camera.
A group of young women singing from sheet music in a choir rehearsal room.
A large crowd in a sports stadium with a marching band playing instruments, with many audience members in the background.
Two women dressed as nuns in traditional black and white habits, standing outside at night with hands pressed together in prayer, with shadows of a statue and window in the background.
Three people smiling on a stage with musical instruments, including drums and xylophone, after a performance.
A man taking a selfie with three women in the background in an outdoor setting. The women are smiling and making peace signs, standing behind a white decorative iron gazebo. Musical instruments, including drums and cymbals, are visible in the foreground.

Long Beach Community Band

Palos Verdes Symphonic Band