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Do Dogs Laugh? Do Dogs Wanna Make YOU Laugh?

Laughter is a wonderful thing. It can make us feel good and connect us to those around us. But what about our furry friends? Can dogs really laugh? Sami, our …

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Fun facts that Westie owners love about their dogs

As you probably know already, the Westie is a small, white terrier dog with a fluffy coat. It originated in Scotland and was bred specifically for hunting small game such …

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A Westie on a Boat! Our Greek Sailing Adventure Begins!

We have recently embarked on a new adventure, as we packed our bags for the summer and we’ve gone sailing in Greece! 🇬🇷 This is the beginning of our journey …

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Westies CAN be trained 🐾 Dog Training

You have no idea how many times I get reactions like this from people 😅 when they see how well Sami behaves: “My dog could never be like that”… And …

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A Day in the Life of our Westie, Sami!

Sami changed our life for the better in so many ways. So we thought we would show you what a typical day is for him: – he wakes up – …

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Westie vet yearly routine check up

At the vet: What is the recommended routine check up for your Westie?

This week we took Sami to the vet looking to do a routine check up. No particular reason for that, since he is a healthy pup showing no symptoms of …

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2021 Westie Vibes Free Calendars

The idea of creating a Westie calendar for each month came to me because I always have Sami as my wallpaper, both on my phone and my laptop (dog parents …

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Sami the Westie got into a dog fight on the dog beach [Video]

We recently went on holiday in Spain. If you don’t know, you’re not allowed with dogs on beaches in Spain unless it’s a Playa Canina (a dog beach). We took …

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Westie dust mites allergy

Our Westie has a dust mites allergy. What to do?

We recently did an allergy test for Sami, our 2 year old Westie, and it turns out he is allergic to dust mites. Ugh. And storage mites. Which is possibly …

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We got a Furbo Dog Camera for our Westie. Is it worth it?

After a few months of obsessing over the Furbo Dog Camera, we finally decided to get one. We don’t spend a lot of time away, since we both work from …

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Sami’s Travels: A week in the village of San Josรฉ, Almerรญa

Since this year we didn’t travel much, we decided to enjoy what was left of the summer in one of the warmest spots in Europe: the South of Spain. Which, …

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33 unexpected reasons to NOT get a Westie dog [with photos]

1. They are the world’s ugliest dogs. 2. They are not even that smart. 3. They are definitely not cute. 4. Nope… 5. Not cute at all. 6. ESPECIALLY when …

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An update on Sami's allergies

An update on Sami’s allergies [+Video]

This past week has been a great one not just because it’s summer and we get to be outdoors a lot, but also for health related reasons. For the first …

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Dealing with Sami’s Westie allergies [+Video]

When we got a Westie pup, everyone kept saying Westies are prone to allergies. That this is the no. 1 health issue they have and that it’s a continuous struggle …

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Hot Weather Things Sami Uses

We live in Portugal. And Portugal in summer is HOT. This means it’s not only hot for humans, of course, but for pets as well. So we looked for things …

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Westie dog handmade snuffle mat

Trying out a new dog snuffle mat!

Did you know that when a dog searches for hidden treats using his nose, the exercise is so stimulating and mentally consuming that by the end, they might feel like …

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Watch my dog run into a glass door ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ | Epic fail #shorts
Best Dog Birthday EVER! โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ‚ | Westie puppy #shorts
We are packing for a month-long road trip through Europe and this is what's in my Westie dog's bag โค๏ธ

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Car back seat cover: https://www.amazon.com/GXT-Protector-Anti-Slip-Waterproof-Scratchproof/dp/B09G6BJSKW/?tag=westievibes-20

Folding soft crate Amazon Basics: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basics-Collapsible-Soft-Sided-Folding/dp/B0722KW6YJ/?tag=westievibes-20

Silicone dog bowls Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/SLSON-Collapsible-Portable-Silicone-Expandable/dp/B07W84QKL4/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog travel water bottle: https://www.amazon.com/FULUWT-Portable-Dispenser-Travelling-19OZ/dp/B0BVHFZSHZ/?tag=westievibes-20

Harness and leash Wagwear: https://wagwear.com/?rfsn=6859602.ab1c1c0 (Use our code SAMI10 for 10% off!)

Licking mats: https://www.amazon.com/PatiencET-Peanut-Butter-Suction-Anxiety/dp/B0BRCDYWVW/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog life jacket: https://www.amazon.com/Vivaglory-Jackets-Extra-Padding-X-Small/dp/B01ABQ2XY8/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog sun hat: https://www.amazon.com/PAWABOO-Baseball-Adjustable-Protection-Sunbonnet/dp/B073ZBFL5Q/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog birthday bandana: https://dogbandana.com/

Dog shoes Mojave wagwellies (size XS): https://wagwear.com/?rfsn=6859602.ab1c1c0 (Use our code SAMI10 for 10% off!)

Dog squirrels: https://www.amazon.com/Squirrel-Interactive-Puzzle-Outward-Hound/dp/B000NV8940/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog wet wipes: https://www.amazon.com/Pogis-Grooming-Wipes-Hypoallergenic-Fragrance-Free/dp/B010MVG6ZY/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog stainless steel combs: https://www.amazon.com/Cafhelp-Stainless-Removing-Professional-Grooming/dp/B07V5M8LBT/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog nail trimmer: https://www.amazon.com/Casfuy-Dog-Nail-Grinder-Upgraded/dp/B07W85ZPL1/?tag=westievibes-20

Dog backpack Little Chonk Maxine One (L): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVZ623YV/?tag=westievibes-20 

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My bags are packed, I'm going home today! ๐Ÿงณ๐Ÿ“ My bags are packed, I'm going home today! ๐Ÿงณ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Well, my bags are packed everyday because we traveled A LOT in this past month! ๐Ÿš—

I've visited 11 countries in less than a month since we started this amazing road trip! ๐Ÿš˜ Portugal, Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, San Marino, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 

It was an unforgetable experience and lots of videos are coming up! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

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Hi from Monte Carlo! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ˜Ž . . . #westievib Hi from Monte Carlo! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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My first ferry ride a few days ago was a success! My first ferry ride a few days ago was a success! ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿถโค๏ธ 

The sea was calm so I didn't even realize when we took off, it was smooth sailing ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป 

My humans paid 30โ‚ฌ for my ticket on the ferry and an extra fee for the room plus 10โ‚ฌ for me to be allowed to access our room ๐Ÿพ Which was great because I slept like a puppy and I was more rested! 

This long trip tired me a little bit, since we change locations everyday, so humans try to book time for me to sleep during the day so I'm comfortable ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฅฐ Otherwise I am cranky and hyper (much like a baby ๐Ÿ˜…).

One question I got a lot is how come I don't pee indoors? ๐Ÿ’ฆ Human trained me since I was little and I learned to never mark indoors. I was also exposed to a lot of new environments constantly (restaurants, stores, hotels, planes etc) so I wouldn't even try to pee indoors (except if another dog peed there ๐Ÿซข in which case I'll be honest, I might do it to establish supermacy ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ˜…).
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Would you try dog shoes? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ Here are some Would you try dog shoes? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ 

Here are some questions everyone asks me: 

โ“"How long did it take you to get used to the shoes?" Literally about 10 minutes (there is a video on my YouTube where I show the first time I put the shoes on), but every dog is different. My advice is: wear them at home for a few minutes at a time and make sure human rewards you with treats! ๐ŸŒŸโœจ

โ“"But do they stay on?" I did zoomies in these shoes many times! I also like to scratch the ground hard with my back paws, to mark my territory. ๐Ÿ™„ They never fell off ๐Ÿพ They are attached with velcro that goes all around the leg.

โ“"Where did you get them? And what size?" I got them from @wagwear and I wear size XS. If you want to try them too, use my code SAMI10 to get 10% off! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ
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Hello from the Republic of San Marino! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ We Hello from the Republic of San Marino! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ We stopped here for one night and my humans weren't expecting to love it so much ๐Ÿ˜ 
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Look at my tail when the little girl kisses me, a Look at my tail when the little girl kisses me,  aww! I'm often approached by little kids who want to kiss me or play with me ๐Ÿถ My human always makes sure they know I'm friendly and it's safe to pet me, because I love kids.โค๏ธ But that's just me ๐Ÿพ

So it's a good idea to teach kids to always ask the owner if they can approach a dog they don't know ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿฝ Not all doggos are as easy going as I am AND not all dogs like kids! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Also, toddlers can be too much sometimes ๐Ÿ˜… I've had toddlers yank on my leash, try to sit on me, hit me or pull my tail ๐Ÿ˜ฌ That's when my human steps in and pulls me away from the situation, because while I won't react in any way towards the little human (I'm surprisingly patient), I do look away A LOT and I yawn in an obvious way that shows I'm upset. ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

So humans, please teach your kids to play nicely with us doggos โค๏ธ #westievibes
I may not be at the helm, but we all know I'm the I may not be at the helm, but we all know I'm the captain here. โš“๏ธ๐Ÿพ
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If you think THIS is what I did on the boat all da If you think THIS is what I did on the boat all day... here is the reality ๐Ÿ˜‚ I love napping and I'll nap anywhere and anytime. Who's with me? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ
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I had the best time on board this ferry! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ I had the best time on board this ferry! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ We chose @grimaldilines because they allow dogs everywhere and I was happy to explore the whole ship โค๏ธ๐Ÿšข I could even keep my humans company in the restaurant for lunch, so I was never alone ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

My humans got us a room and I got a very cool gift: a pet bag with treats, wipes, pee pads and poop bags! How thoughtful! ๐Ÿฅฐ 

Let me know if you have any questions about traveling by ferry and I'll answer them in a future post! ๐Ÿšข๐Ÿถ

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Yesterday I took a ferry for the first time! ๐Ÿšข Yesterday I took a ferry for the first time! ๐Ÿšข We traveled from Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท to Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น and it took about 8 hours! 

See my next posts where I'll tell you all about my experience as a doggo on the ferry! โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ
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This past week I was in the Greek Islands with my This past week I was in the Greek Islands with my humans ๐Ÿ๏ธ Did you know that cats here can be quite aggressive? ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜พ Not to mention they are EVERYWHERE. On the street, in restaurants (tavernas), hidden in bushes when I pee on my walks ๐Ÿ’ฆ (I once almost peed on a cat's tail and I didn't even see it was there ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›).

A few days ago I was attacked by a cat mom who thought I was a threat to her kitten. ๐Ÿ™ˆ I was on a leash and she came hard at me, scratched me above my nose and she even jumped up at my dad once he took me in his arms to protect me ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ข Then she followed us INTO the taverna at the first floor, so my humans had to take me back to the boat to avoid the cat ๐Ÿ˜ฃ

It was scary but I'm ok! ๐Ÿถ The scratch was small and healed overnight. I was very lucky that my nose and eyes are intact ๐Ÿ€โค๏ธ Humans are now extra careful with me whenever there are cats around. They would rather hold me than risk this happening again. ๐Ÿฅฐ

Did you ever had a bad experience with a cat? ๐Ÿฑ

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Today I'm leaving Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท and boat life โ›ต๏ธโš“๏ธ and my adventure travel continues! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ

This past week has been one of the best in my life! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ It's hard to say goodbye but I hope I'll be back in the beautiful Greek islands again! ๐Ÿ๏ธ

In the meantime, I'll be posting lots more photos and videos my human took while we were here ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’•
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Dog boat life part 1: This is how I drink water wh Dog boat life part 1: This is how I drink water while we sail! ๐Ÿ’ฆโ›ต๏ธ๐Ÿถ I have a non-spill doggo bowl (I got it from Amazon) and my human puts a little water in it and ice cubes ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸงŠ This way I have fresh, cold water for a few hours, yum!
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Sometimes I like to sit like this, mid-nap, and le Sometimes I like to sit like this, mid-nap, and let my human scratch my chin and ears ๐Ÿฅฐ I'm normally not into being touched too much, because I'm busy doing stuff (like sleeping or keeping watch), but sometimes I'll allow it and I'll close my eyes as a sign that I enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜… 

My human learned to treasure those moments because they don't happen very often ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ 

Are you the affectionate kind of Westie, or the Sami kind? โค๏ธ
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Hiii ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿถ . . . . . #westievibes Hiii ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป๐Ÿถ
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These are the best mornings โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ . My s These are the best mornings โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿพ 
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