What happens when passion for Westies, natural dog health, ethical business, and dog nutrition collide? You build a movement. 🐾

In this episode, Alex Griffin of The Westies & Besties Podcast joins the Wags & Wellness with Rachel Down to share how Westies & Besties Magazine grew into a thriving dog community — championing responsible breeding, holistic dog care, and better nutrition for Westies, Labradors, and dog lovers everywhere.

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The conversation also explores:

The shift toward holistic and natural dog health

Responsible breeding and the message: “Adopt, don’t shop.”

The growing importance of nutrition — including bone broth for dogs

The expansion into podcasting, YouTube, and new publishing ventures including Who Adores Labradors & Retrievers

This episode is packed with insights for dog owners, pet entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about ethical business, community building, and improving dog health naturally.

“We’re aiming high.”

🐶 What You’ll Learn:

✔ How Westies & Besties Magazine began

✔ Why community is everything for Westie owners

✔ The role of natural health and nutrition in dog wellbeing

✔ The future of ethical publishing in the pet industry

✔ What’s next for Westies, Labradors, and beyond

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:46 The Journey of Westies and Besties Magazine

06:07 Building a Community for Westie Owners

09:00 Ethics and Morals in Business

11:53 The Launch of the Podcast

14:51 Connecting with Westie Owners

17:38 The Importance of Natural Health

20:49 Exploring Other Dog Breeds

23:36 Nutrition and Health for Dogs

26:28 The Role of Bone Broth in Dog Health

29:38 Future Plans and Collaborations

🌐 Website: https://westiesandbestiesmagazine.com/shop/

🎙 Podcast: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20GvIwQaOpJKEUxVPCsRmk?si=3b8babc4c70d4864

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-westies-besties-podcast/id1845688452

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