I got a hippopotamus on my table

The video likely performed well due to the unexpected and humorous interaction between the groomer and the dog, specifically the dog's "hippopotamus"-like licking and the groomer's playful commentary. The "creator earns commission" disclosure also suggests it was part of a broader promotional strategy.

A dog groomer interacts with a white pitbull named Stormy, allowing the dog to lick a stick and playfully interact with the groomer. The groomer expresses affection for the dog.

The Funky Poodle (ACTS - its interface is operated, it generates or edits something, a visible result comes from it, or someone says what it does for them - the creator uses it to pick scents for the dog, removing it would change what happens in the video). BRIFIX (APPEARS - a corner watermark, a channel or studio logo, an end card, a credit, a name on clothing, a repost stamp - it is in the creator's bio link, removing it would not change what happens in the video).