# Duncan Tout, 33, set up an Instagram account for French Bulldog TJ back in 2021.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Gloucestershire Live*

## Key points

- Duncan Tout quit carpentry after his dog TJ's social media earnings surpassed his own.
- TJ's viral swimming video led to lucrative brand deals and promotional offers.
- TJ received perks like a free Marriott Hotel stay and a trip to Paris via P&O ferries.
- TJ may travel to New York on a private jet chartered specifically for dogs.

**Companies:** Marriott Hotel, P&O Ferries
**Countries:** United Kingdom, France, United States

[Read the full story on Gloucestershire Live](https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/real-life/kent-carpenter-decides-quit-job-10914423)

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