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Today we got the honor of interviewing Selena (Dublin'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?
Juarez: We started as a cat Instagram. And we loved sharing our stories and making friends. The interactions have been once in a lifetime and it has been so rewarding to help others with any advice. A few months ago we added a puppy to our family: Dublin. She has been the best addition and she fit right into the pet influencer lifestyle.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Juarez: Dublin gets along with our two cats since she has a great temperament. They get along and that is a unique friendship we get to share with our followers. It is exciting to watch her grow and share how she adapts to the cats and our beach lifestyle. In addition, we named her after the house we lost during Hurricane Ian in 2022.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Juarez: I plan a lot. Each week every post is laid out. I plan based on holidays or events coming up. We post everyday and we like to keep the photos and videos different. Modeling or stagnant photos are most common for our page. However, reels are where we have the move creative content. We change locations, brands, and treats to keep our feed fresh.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Juarez: Yes. One video got hate for letting our cats in our lanai. We simply educated them and said our cats our always supervised. We always believe being kind and educational is the best way to deal with hate or criticism on social media.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Juarez: Be patient and have fun. Sometimes it can feel routine, so always make sure to put you and your pets happiness first!
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Juarez: Dublin has completed our little family. She is the little girl we always hoped to have. She has added more patience into my life and helped me understand to go with the flow. It has been so rewarding to watch her grow up and be a part of her accomplishments. I have chosen not to have children. She made me realize that I can still experience that joy of a child through a dog.
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?
Juarez: The first time we took her to the beach she rolled around in the sand and had a blast. I will always remember that day, her smile was priceless.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Juarez: The community. We have met so many great friends along our journey.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Juarez: Nothing big yet. We are always open to collaborations. We are looking into adventuring with both the cats and dog on leashes. So, lots of training until our next adventures to share.
