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Today we got the honor of interviewing Tiana (Bacon's Human). You can find a direct link to their Instagram here.
Here is their story:
Can you tell us about your journey to becoming a dog influencer? What inspired you to start sharing your dog's adventures on social media?
Feng: Bacon has a very animated personality and we both love taking photos together and capturing memories in our own unique way. Plus, he's a dog that loves clothes.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Feng: We take fun and unique photos (with an outfit to match). I don't think there's another account that's quite like ours where you see the joy in creating. We also started designing some of our own clothes, including some artistic ones upcycled from objects like Ferraro Rocher wrappers.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Feng: We give ourselves the freedom to live but also to be bored. Sometimes the best ideas come from being aware of the surroundings, whether it's seeing a toy on the floor or noticing the colorful things around the city. Remembering that we create more for ourselves than others is part of the process that keeps things interesting.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Feng: Certain people tend to think that dogs shouldn't wear clothes or that they shouldn't be made to pose but if you ever watch our behind the scenes Bacon enjoys every moment of it. I also let him opt-out of shoots when he's had enough because an annoyed dog doesn't make for good photos.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Feng: Don't try to chase trends or you'll burn out. Find something that you and your dog personally enjoy doing and showcase that in your own unique way.
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Feng: Yes, we've met so many people and traveled together. Bacon is also a working therapy dog for corporate clients.
Can you tell us about a particularly memorable or funny moment you've had with your dog during one of your photo shoots or adventures?
Feng: I think one of our funniest shoots was when I bought a toy bathtub that was way too small for Bacon but he made it work.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Feng: We love making new friends (especially ones that become irl friends) and spreading joy with our content.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Feng: We like finding new ways to push the envelope on how we create even if I'm not sure what that is. But we also have a lot of traveling to do together this year and hope to make meaningful connections wherever we go.
