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Today we got the honor of interviewing Cameron (Milo & Sachi'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?
Wong: Photography was a big hobby of mine. I took classes in high school and got really into it. Eventually life took over and I lost my passion for it. I still took pictures here and there but didn't have a drive.
Fast forward to when we got Milo... What better way to document his life with us than with photos? He re-ignited my love for photography and people often say "you just take photos of your dog?". And my answer is always "well... Yeah?" What I learned from this is it's not the hobby as a whole, but it's the "why" behind doing it and how it brings joy to your life.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Wong: It started as a Shiba in the mountains. It wasn't common. We kept things real and talked about the issues we had raising a Shiba. I think what makes people interested now is that we openly talk about common social issues surrounding owning a dog and the responsibilities that surround it.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Wong: Again - being open. Whatever is on our minds we share it. Most of it is just showing people what it's like to have 2 Shibas and the different challenges we run into.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Wong: Dealing with negativity with positivity always works. We have had many messages from angry followers for such small issues. By explaining to them why we think how we think and reacting calmly and rationally, 9 times out of 10, they lower their stance or just turn the other cheek.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Wong: Think about the "why" behind what you're doing. If your heart is behind it, the rest will follow. Don't constantly chase the KPIs and trends. I guarantee you that you will burn out that way. If there is a good why behind your journey you'll find it much easier to keep it up!
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Wong: Exploring much more and being outdoors. We lived so close to the mountains but having these nuggets meant actually going out and seeing it more often and taking advantage of that fact. Moreover, it has allowed us to keep a calmer head especially with all the noise that goes on in social media platforms.
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?
Wong: They are both super goofy - any time we go for a walk or hike there's always a moment where they lose their minds and start zooming. There are countless times where they'd suddenly start zooming with crowds of people staring!
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Wong: Meeting all the new people with similar mindsets. This sense of community is really the best part about it.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Wong: We've been taking a bit of a dive into terms of content. I recently injured my Achilles tendon and have been out of commission for the last 8 months. I'll soon be able to hike again and hopefully get out and take more photos of the two pups! We may pick up the pace in looking for more partnerships in brands that we trust and believe in.
