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Today we got the honor of interviewing Jessica (Nadie & Rundle'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?
Hainer: I started sharing my dogs' adventures because I just think they're the sweetest and cutest creatures to ever exist! They bring me so much joy and I want to share that joy. I'm a photographer and I specialize in pet portraits. Connecting with fellow dog influencers is a great way to build a community and grow my business.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Hainer: They are polar opposites. From their personalities right down to the fact that Nadie has a black coat and Rundle has a white coat. Nadie is a quiet, serious, nervous, introvert, and Run is a happy, goofy, energetic extrovert. They're like this odd couple that shouldn't work! But they work perfectly. The juxtaposition of their personalities is so entertaining. Opposites do attract!
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Hainer: I come up with ideas from just watching them. Their behaviour and interactions alone are entertaining and inspiring. Other times I take inspiration from trends, from other creators, anywhere really! There's no method to the madness at this point.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Hainer: Yeah of course. There is so much negativity online, it's unavoidable. It sucks. But I remind myself that if someone is saying something nasty on a post about a DOG... Well, then they must have something really hard going on in their life and I work to find compassion for them. That, and block and delete if necessary!
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Hainer: Just go for it! Do it for your own entertainment. You get to take pictures and make videos of your dog... That's something I'd be doing anyway, so why not post it. Even if only a few people see it, I get to have this account of memories with my dogs. And that's a win no matter what!
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Hainer: In so many ways. They're my babies, my best friends, my family. My whole word revolves around them! They keep me active and adventuring. There's nothing better than going on adventures with my dogs. I can't imagine my life without a dog. They're so special, and their love is so unconditional.
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?
Hainer: We were doing a portrait photoshoot with Nadie my senior girl, and she was being so patient waiting in her pretty sit while I took the photos. Then one of my cats crashed the photoshoot. Delia (the cat) walked onto the set and started strutting around and rubbing her body up against Nadie. Nadie is afraid of Delia, she just froze with this look in her eyes like "Mum help!! I can't move!" Anyway, it made for some very funny photos with that nervous look on poor Nadie's face.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Hainer: Taking photos and videos of my dogs! Creating the memories with them is priceless.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Hainer: We're going to keep going on adventures, building our photography business and building our community!
