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f you’ve ever gotten sucked into row after row of beautiful images on Instagram, you understand the appeal. Scrolling this app has become a common pastime for billions of people around the globe – and many of these users are following at least one dog. In fact, the most followed Instagram dog, @jiffpom, boasts a whopping nine million fans.
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You might not be able to gain that many followers for your own dog – at least not anytime soon. But taking and posting pictures and videos of your furry friend is a fun pastime that can help you connect with other animal parents. And it’s a great way to document memories that’ll last a lifetime. Here’s how to start and grow an Instagram account for your animal companion.
If you haven’t already, visit an app store and download Instagram. It’s free!
2 Your “handle” is the username that will represent you (or in this case, your dog) across Instagram. You’ll have to come up with a name that hasn’t already been taken by another user, so get creative!
3 Congratulations, you’re now the proud owner of your dog’s Instagram account! Now that you’ve joined over a billion other users, it’s time to create a profile that’ll help you stand out from the crowd. Hit the “edit profile” button, and input your animal’s name, your website (if applicable), and write a short bio to describe your beloved companion. This is also a good time to add your profile photo. This tiny image is one of the first things other users will see, and will help them decide whether or not to follow you – so pick a good one! If you don’t have any photos yet, skip to the next step!
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