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Today we got the honor of interviewing Ashlin (Coco'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?
Trevino: Coco is my first dog and since getting her my camera roll quickly went from a few hundred to a few thousand. I started creating content around Coco as a means for sharing all the thousands photos and videos I had of her.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Trevino: I think being a content creator and social media manager slightly sets me apart. I've been creating content on my own and for other businesses for over five years now. Way before it was a trend to join the creator world. This helps me understand the ever evolving algorithms, creating a voice for coco, and just have fun doing what I love.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Trevino: I don't have a specific creative process. I base my content on Coco's personality. If she could talk and control her own social media is how I portray her content.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Trevino: Not on Coco's account but I have on my personal account. When I was first starting out in the influencer world and starting getting my first few thousand followers, I was faced with some negative comments on a post pertaining to my weight gain. I discussed it with my followers on Instagram stories and it created deeper connections.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Trevino: To have fun. The posts I have fun with always end up performing better than the curated content.
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Trevino: Coco influences me to take moments to appreciate the outdoors. She loves the sun and loves to tan. I try to take advantage of the moments just laying outside with Coco and just soaking up the sun.
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?
Trevino: There was one time I did a photoshoot with Coco and peanut butter was involved. She was so excited and jumped higher than I've ever seen here jump before. I was so impressed and dropped the peanut butter on the floor. I couldn't stop laughing because she ran so quick to lick up all the peanut butter.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Trevino: Engaging with other creators. It's fun to see others content and their precious dogs.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Trevino: Our next exciting project is with a small business in Austin, TX for Coco's birthday in April.
