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Today we got the honor of interviewing Breanne (Doctor Molly'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?
Kaduk: I started Molly's Instagram as soon as I knew we were getting a puppy. I wanted a place to keep all of my favorite photos and videos of her. I had no idea that so many people would want to follow along with Molly as she grew! Before I knew it, she was gaining followers from all over the world! It's pretty cool, really.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Kaduk: Definitely her iconic ponytail! I don't even remember why I started giving her a ponytail, but she was probably around a year old. She just turned 6 and she still rocks an awesome ponytail every day. She's also quite funny and stubborn, which comes across on video. Oh, and she has one heck of a side eye.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Kaduk: Sometimes I have a few days planned out and ready to go and sometimes I wake up in the morning and have no idea what I will be posting that day. There is definitely no specific creative process. We like to teach her tricks, and the process of her learning is sometimes quite funny, so those always make a good post. Also, I like to take memes or videos that I see on social media about people, but do a dog version.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Kaduk: Block and delete! I've really only had 2 or 3 negative comments in all 6 years, so I think that's pretty good. They were both so silly and not even worth my time to continue thinking about them or bother responding.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Kaduk: Be yourself, let your dog's personality shine, & don't compare yourself to other influencers. The algorithm works in mysterious ways, and you can never predict whether a post will do well or not. Just have fun with it and think of all the fun you get to have spending time with your dog.
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Kaduk: I now know so many people in my neighborhood that I would have never spoken to had I not had Molly. She loves attention so much and people are always stopping to pet her. Some people have gone from "I know them from the dog park" to "let's hang out without our dogs!", which is great!
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?
Kaduk: One time years ago we were at the dog park with a few of her siblings. The grass was pretty dry, so I wasn't too concerned with her getting dirty. I turned away for a few seconds only to turn back and find her laying in a massive mud puddle. She was dunking her head in the mud like she was bobbing for apples. She was absolutely caked in mud and was SO happy about it. I knew there was no way we could take her back to our condo and bathe her in our tub, so we drove over to my parent's house and bathed her with a hose in the backyard. Getting her clean took so many rounds of shampoo and so much time.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Kaduk: Meeting all the new people and other dogs! And really, just spreading some happiness and laughs.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Kaduk: Nothing in the works! We just take it day by day and see what comes next.