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Westie on Airplane —8 Tips to Know When You Travel with Your Dog in the Cabin

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Sami and I are always traveling. You can see this on our Instagram account.  We take a lot of road trips, but we’re also fond of going by air. In …

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How to Groom a Westie: The Most Comprehensive Guide for Your Westie Puppy [+Video]

Adopting a Westie is one of the best things we have ever done. It has given our life so much joy and love. However, we also cannot deny the fact …

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7 Temperament Traits of the West Highland White Terrier Dogs

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When I was reading about temperament traits found in West Highland White Terriers, I discovered that Sami didn’t have all the traits mentioned, which means that every Westie is different. …

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Westie Skin Problems: Allergies, Treatments, and More [+Video]

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When you have made the decision to own a dog, there are hundreds of breeds to choose from. Plenty of families love the idea of owning a Westie because although …

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Westie Lifespan and Caring for an Aging Westie [+Video]

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Westies are getting older as time goes on, as much as we do. Still, they have one of the longest lifespans, which gives the two of you plenty of years …

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Westiepoo and What You Need to Know About Them

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A Westiepoo seemingly has all of the personality traits you would expect from a family-oriented designer dog. As a breed that is notoriously loving and is always seeking approval from …

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How to Train a Westie Easily and Effectively

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Learning how to train a Westie gives you the ability to help your dog’s true personality flourish without them exhibiting any poor behaviors. As a pet that is notoriously stubborn …

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How do I groom my Westie?

We’ve just published a really comprehensive guide for grooming your Westie! You can read it here! The West Highland Terrier, known as the Westie by its adoring fans, is an …

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How Much Do Westies Weigh? [+Video]

Although it may not be always fun for humans to check on their weight, it’s good to always monitor your Westie’s weight and keep your vet in the loop. Keeping …

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Training a Westie to Stop Barking — 6 Tips You Need to Know

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Is your Westie barking at other dogs and just about anything that moves? Why am I asking this? Because Sami is a barker! He loves to bark, so I am speaking …

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Is a Westie Right for You?

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No dog is a 100% good. They have a little bad in them. You need to know both the good and the bad to make up your mind on whether you …

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Does Your Westie Like to Cuddle?

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When I return home from a long day outside, I miss my Sami. He’s always waiting for me. And I pick him up and give him a huge hug! But …

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Can Westies Swim?

Westies can swim, but they are not very good at it. It is a common misconception that all dogs instinctively know how to swim and while yes, paddling in the …

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Separation Anxiety: Can Westies Be Left Alone?

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Did you know that separation anxiety is common not only among Westies but all dog breeds? Most Westies, because they’re so social, suffer from separation anxiety. Sami is better this …

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How to Care for Your Westie: 5 Tips

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Like all Westies, Sami is an active and energetic dog that requires regular exercise. Sami is a confident, independent, intelligent, and strong dog breed. His bright white coat, with a …

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Are Westies Prone to Cancer?

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First of all, just to be sure: This is not medical advice. You should talk to a vet about your dog or if you want to get a dog. Dogs …

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Sami’s Westie Life

Sami is officially 7 years old! 🥳🐾
Our baby Westie is growing up, and we couldn’t let this day pass without a party. 🎂 From yummy dog-friendly cake to cute presents, come celebrate Sami’s 7th birthday with us.

If you love Westies (or just adorable dog birthday parties), you’re in for a treat. 🎉

✨ Don’t forget to hit subscribe for weekly Westie adventures & cuteness!
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❤️ WHO ARE WE?

We are Miruna and Sami, my 7 year old West Highland White Terrier. We are Westie Vibes and we make videos about life with a happy Westie dog!

🐶 COME SAY HI!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westievibes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westievibes
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sami_westievibes
Blog: https://westievibes.com/
Sami Turns 7! 🎂 Our Westie’s Birthday Party
It's my birthday! 🎈🎂🎉
Welcome to The Westie Parent Podcast: cozy space for Westie lovers and dog parents everywhere. 🐾🎙️

I’m Miruna, Westie mom to Sami (aka Sami the Westie), my soul dog. From Instagram to YouTube and now this podcast, our community has grown into the biggest group of Westie parents in the world - and this podcast is where we take those conversations deeper. ❤️

Each week, I’ll share stories from my life with Sami: the funny quirks (like chasing pigeons and stubborn “westitude”), the challenges and health issues, and the heartwarming moments that make being a Westie parent so special. Sometimes it’ll be just me and Sami, other times I’ll sit down with fellow Westie moms and dads from around the world to talk about what it’s really like raising these little characters.

Whether you already have a Westie, are dreaming of one, or simply love dogs, this podcast is for you. Expect laughter, real talk, and a lot of Westitude.

New episodes out every Tuesday 💕

Don’t forget to hit like 👍, drop a comment to say hi, and subscribe for your weekly dose of Westie adventures and cuteness.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Creating a community of Westie parents
03:20 - What it's like having a Westie
04:03 - The unique personality of Westies
13:55 - How social media changed our lives with our dog
16:21 - The realities of being a dog parent
19:30 - Why "The Westie Parent"?
22:23 - Conclusion and future episodes

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❤️ WHO ARE WE?

We are Miruna and Sami, my 7 year old West Highland White Terrier. We are Westie Vibes and we make videos about life with a happy Westie dog!

🐶 COME SAY HI!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westievibes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westievibes
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sami_westievibes
Blog: https://westievibes.com/
What It's Like Having A Westie ❤️ The Westie Parent Podcast: Episode 1
We have news for you! 🎙️✨ We are starting a podcast called The Westie Parent! ❤️ We'll be sharing stories, struggles and funny moments with Sami. And we'll have other Westie parents as guests, so we can all share laughs and lessons learned about our Westie besties 🐶

The first episode is out tomorrow 🎉 Tune in so you won't miss it!
We are starting a podcast for Westie Parents! 🎙️✨
I have a famous Westie, so on most days you can find us filming content for you 🐶 ❤️ Here's some behind the scenes!

I couldn't do it all on my own, so I have a trusted assistant: the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra ✨ It's a smart gimbal with AI tracking, which automatically follows me and my dog when we move around 🐶 It's like having a camera person with me all the time! It's definitely the coolest gadget I ever had 🤩

If you want to get one too, see the links here:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/45dMOhD
Official Hohem store: https://bit.ly/WestieVibes-V3U
@hohemglobal
How I film content with my Westie dog ✨
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Great news for small doggos flying across Australi Great news for small doggos flying across Australia! 🇦🇺 I just learned that starting December, Virgin Australia will allow doggos on board in the cabin! ✈️🐶 Traveling is getting more and more dog-friendly and I'm so excited for that! ✨ 

If you'd like to learn more about flying with your pup in the cabin anywhere in the world, check out my GUIDE How To Fly With Your Dog In The Cabin! ❤️ Link in my profile (or go to courses.westievibes.com) 👉🏻 and use my code SAMI50 so you'll get 50% off! ✨
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You don't know this but my human is chronically la You don't know this but my human is chronically late 💀 Which means that my schedule is all over the place 🐶 like if I'm supposed to eat my dinner at 7, sometimes it's 7:30 or 8. 

When the time comes, you can see me pawing at her to remind her "hey lady, it's time for my meal". 😅 She feeds me home cooked food, and sometimes it's finished and she forgets to make a new batch during the day 🙈 so come 7pm she opens the fridge and oops, need to make more food! so she throws some frozen meat and veggies in the slow cooker and I wait 30 mins until it's done ⏰ Sure, I get treats to keep me busy, sometimes we play a game where she hides them around the house and I go look for them which is fun 🤩

But no matter how much I trained her to do everything else right, this is the one thing I could never train my human to do. Feed me and walk me at exact times 😂 It's the thing I would change about her if I had a magic button.

What is the one thing you would change about your human if you could? ❤️🐾
A week in a dog's life ❤️🐶 A lot of you s A week in a dog's life ❤️🐶 

A lot of you started following me when I made this reel 3 years ago and people always ask for part 2. So here it is! 

I hope you enjoy it!! 🥹 

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Messages like these always make my day ❤️🐶 Messages like these always make my day ❤️🐶 And it's why I share my experiences and tips to help other doggos fly with their humans!

If you also want to learn more about how to take your fur baby on your next flight, check out my guide ✈️ How To Fly With Your Dog In The Cabin to learn more! 👉🏻 LINK IN PROFILE ✨ Oh and as a thank you for being a part of our community, get 50% off when using our code SAMI50 ✨
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What's your first reaction? 😍🐶🐾 . . . . . What's your first reaction? 😍🐶🐾
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Giving my human the side eye because she insists o Giving my human the side eye because she insists on brushing my teeth after dinner 🙄 She says it's important to prevent gum disease and other (literal) headaches in the future 🐶🐾 But I don't like it 😅 Depending on how tired I am, sometimes I'll be nice and let her brush as much as she wants, other times like now I'm like "boundaries, lady! now leave me alone" 🤭

🦷 How about you? Do your humans bother you with such things too? 
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Seriously, look at me, I was made for this life 😎

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Hey! ❤️🐶✨ . . . #westievibes #dog #dogsof Hey! ❤️🐶✨
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Happy 4th of July to all my American friends! 🇺 Happy 4th of July to all my American friends! 🇺🇸💙 

I know some of you who are new here are under the impression that me and my humans are American, or living in America, because everything we post is in English. We are actually not! 😅 

I am Portuguese 🐶🇵🇹 my humans are Romanian 🇷🇴 and we live in Portugal. I do love visiting the US though, I’ve been there 2 years ago and it has a special place in my heart. My humans travel there more often, and hopefully I’ll join them again soon 🐾✈️ 

I have many American friends and I think that many of you, reading this, live in the US. If you do, come say hi in the comments 👋🏻❤️ and let me know where you’re based! 📍🗺️ 

Sending love to you all! 🥰

Sami & humans 
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I'm late, but Happy Pride 🌈 friends! 💛💜💚🧡

And don't forget to wear dog booties it it's hot where you are 🐶☀️🌡️ Protect the pawz at all costs! 

I'm wearing my @wagwear dog crocs size xs (use my code WESTIEVIBES for a discount) ✨ and my pride bandana I got from old navy 🤪❤️🐾
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Welcome to our little corner of cuteness and Westi Welcome to our little corner of cuteness and Westietude! ❤️🤗
What do you think it could be? 🥺 #westievibes What do you think it could be? 🥺

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I'll go first: we have a pet shop near our house a I'll go first: we have a pet shop near our house and once my human took me there and she let me choose a treat from the shelf. 🐾 I would proudly walk out holding my treat like a treasure and walk with my tail up all the way home 😎❤️ Ever since then, I remember the exact route to that petshop from a mile away and I will PULL in that direction until my human either agrees to take me there again, or she has to pick me up and CARRY me! 🤣  #westievibes
Is it just me? Do other doggos do this? 😅❤️ Is it just me? Do other doggos do this? 😅❤️

My human jokes that I bark in my sleep because she trained me never to bark in the house. So I HAVE TO bark sometime, to blow off some steam, so it comes out in my sleep 😋
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Are you a small dog parent planning to take your p Are you a small dog parent planning to take your pup on a flight with you? ✈️🐾 Then this is for you ❤️

If you are...
🐶 Feeling overwhelmed with info about what documents and vaccines your pup needs
🐶 Confused about airline rules
🐶 Wondering how to choose the best airline approved carrier bag
🐶 Worried that your pup might be too tall to fit in their carrier
🐶 Not sure how to handle a long flight (or layovers)

✨ Ready for more details? 👉🏻 Go to the link in my bio! 
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Want to hear one of my tips when I fly as a pup in Want to hear one of my tips when I fly as a pup in the cabin? ✈️ 🐶 Because I'm right at the weight limit, I skip the meal before my flight, so I'll weigh less when we check in 😅 Then, after I pass security, I will have some of my meal (not a full meal, to avoid needing to go potty 💩). Usually I have my meal before boarding the plane, but this time we were in a rush so I ended up having breakfast on the actual flight ❤️

💡 I have lots more tips on meals and managing the potty situation in my new complete guide called "How to fly with your dog in the cabin"! ✈️ Check out the link in my bio for details 🐾 (+ a 50% discount when you use our code SAMI50) ✨
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I think doggos should be allowed on every flight A I think doggos should be allowed on every flight AND be allowed on the seat too ❤️✈️ (except for take off and landing!). But the reality is, not all airlines are pet-friendly and dogs are rarely allowed to be out of their carrier bag. This 👆🏻 happened to us on several flights, but we got lucky that the plane wasn't 100% full and the flight attendants were really nice 🥰

So I can't guarantee your pup will be allowed out of their carrier bag carrier on your next flight 🐶 I can't even promise that your tall or heavy dog will be allowed to fly in the cabin ✈️ But what I CAN do is help you prepare as well as possible for your next flight. Know the rules and work them to your advantage for what will hopefully be a stress-free flight for you and your pup! ✨ For more details 👉🏻 see the link in my bio! 👈🏻
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I am so excited to finally share what my human and I am so excited to finally share what my human and I have been working on lately! 🚀 After 6 years worth of flights across 2 continents 🌎 and after hundreds of requests from our amazing community…

👉🏻 I am launching my guide 'How To Fly With Your Dog In The Cabin'! 🐶 ✈️ LINK in stories and bio to see details!

🔥 I’m spilling all my secrets to how I travel with my humans as a small dog in the cabin! I am sharing:

✅ What documents + vaccines I need for international travel
✅ How I manage the potty situation on long flights 💩
✅ How I keep calm on the plane (+ checklist of must-have items)
✅ My favorite airline-approved pet carriers (and sizes!)
✅ Step-by-step guide to getting used to the carrier bag
✅ + BONUS: My updated list to dog-friendly airlines across the world

✈️ LINK in stories and bio! 

❤️ Only for our community, I am offering 50% off for a limited amount of time by using our code SAMI50 ✨

Let me know if you have any questions! 🐾

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