The Westie Parent

In this episode we talk about the summer heat mistakes we made with our Westie, Sami, so you don't have to. We cover the summer puppy cut vs. the traditional Westie cut and why we hand-strip Sami short each year. We also talk about tongue signs that tell you how overheated a dog really is, and the hard lesson we learned when Sami's paws got burned on hot pavement. We also get into the dog shoes th...

Do you love West Highland White Terriers too? Welcome to the Westie Vibes podcast! We're Miruna and Bobby, and our co-host Sami, our cute and stubborn Westie, who mostly just naps and demands treats. In this episode, we tackle the concept every Westie owner eventually learns the hard way: Westitude. We talk about that that attitude every terrier has (especially a Westie!) and some of our best stor...

Today on The Westie Parent Podcast I sat down with Magdalena Dabrowska from Pancogito Westies, a responsible Westie breeder, dog behaviorist, trainer... and proud parent of five Westies! 🐶❤️ We talked about all the things Westie parents want to know: ✨ What life is really like with multiple Westies? ✨ Are Westies good dogs for first-time dog owners? ✨ The truth about Westie personality, stubbo...

Westies are not like other dogs! From their hilarious independence and diva attitude to their main character energy every time they walk out the door. If you have a Westie in your life, you'll definitely relate!

Whenever I ask people what should we talk about on the podcast, many of you mention Westie quirks, behavior, personality. So today we're gonna do just that! Every Westie parent knows the struggle — and the joy — of living with a little dog who acts like the main character. In this episode, I'm sharing all the weird (and funny!) things my Westie Sami does, from barking in his sleep to refusing to g...

In today's episode of The Westie Parent Podcast, Sami's dad, Bobby, joins me as a guest to chat about our next big adventure: a road trip from Portugal to Romania with our Westie pup, Sami! 🐶 We are chatting about: Our exact route and the stops we're most excited about How we keep Sami comfy, safe, and entertained on long drives The challenges of packing for 3 seasons (yes, Sami has his puffer ja...

In this episode, I'm so excited to welcome my very first guest: my Instagram friend Pooja and her Westie, Blue. 💙 We talk all about Blue's story: from how he got his name to the lessons he's taught Pooja as her first dog. We also dive deep into raw diets, food sensitivities, supplements, and those funny Westie quirks we all know and love. And of course, we couldn't skip "Blue's Rules To Living A...

In this episode of The Westie Parent Podcast , I'm answering a question from one of our YouTube subscribers: 👉 Why did we choose a Westie? And are they popular in Portugal? I share the story of how me and my husband Bobby decided on a Westie instead of other breeds, what research we did, and why Sami turned out to be the perfect match for us. Hint: big dog vibes in a small dog body! 🐶 You'll als...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Westie Parent podcast! 🎉 I'm Miruna, the human behind Westie Vibes and with me is Sami the Westie: my soul dog, internet star, and the reason behind everything we do. In this episode, I introduce our story, share fun facts about Sami, and give you a peek into what to expect from  The Westie Parent podcast. I want this to be a cozy space for us Westie paren...