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Today we got the honor of interviewing Tiffany (Orca & Falcon'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?
Guarino: I originally started the page when we first brought Orca home as a way to document and share his growth. It quickly evolved into so much more as we became immersed in the dog community on IG and started to build friendships and brand partnerships.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Guarino: I think it’s both a mix of their looks and personalities. Orca and Falcon are very handsome dogs but they each have unique looks for Australian Shepherds. Orca’s goofy personality shines through in all of his content and everyone can tell what a sweetheart Falcon is.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Guarino: A lot of our content comes from things that just go on in our everyday lives. I film/shoot frequently throughout the day and save it until I form a solid idea for a post with the content. We also love a good theme so holidays are fun too!
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Guarino: We have been lucky to not have too much negativity around our page. We try to stay focused on what we want to do with our page, which is, most importantly, to have fun and share our dogs. At the end of the day, people are entitled to their opinions though. We just move on and don’t engage.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Guarino: I would tell them to not get caught up in competition or try to be like other influencers already out there. If you stay true to who you are and showcase your dog just as they are, you will find your perfect community. People appreciate and relate more to real life than an idea of perfection.
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Guarino: Overall, having our dogs has greatly helped my mental health-I’m getting outside and being more active than ever before, they are a great source of emotional support on the tough days, and I’ve found such a great community of other dog parents who have become my friends.
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?
Guarino: One time this winter I was outside shooting my dog in the car wearing different things, pretending to drive, etc and I’m pretty sure half my neighborhood drove by during the shoot. I was slightly embarrassed but just waved as if there was nothing to see!
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Guarino: Hands down, the friendships we have made with other dog influencers and brands! We’ve connected with so many people around the world, and locally, that we wouldn’t have otherwise met.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Guarino: Our goal for this next year is growth not only in followers but in content making skills as well. We have our eyes on some dream partnerships and are going to work hard over the year to get there!
