A week in the life of a boat dog | Winter narrowboat life - 262

The cold weather is well and truly upon us and our narrowboat home, but it's not all bad as it's also the cosiest time of year! Despite not being out off grid on the towpath, we enjoy the festivities of autumn, and even some snow, through the eyes of our 7-year-old boat dog, Rufus. Join us for lots of walks, treats, and plenty of barking 😅🐕🐾
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[@kaths3990]

Rufus 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@dianetanski464]

Your Vlogs are always such a welcome event to my day! I enjoy each and every one of them. I know I did not start back at the very beginning, I kind of picked up maybe a year and a half or two years ago. I do need to go back and watch from blog one so I can see it from the very beginning. You two makes it a lovely couple and you’re always so in tune with each other. In this world of so much chaos and hate it is a wonderful thing to see! And I so enjoy watching Rufus. I have a dog named Sadie who is scared to death of fireworks. Though she is almost 10 years old, I have tried mufflers, towels, and a thunder jacket, but to no avail. I look forward to your Christmas vlogmas videos. ❣️🙂‍↔️

[@lancearn7332]

It warmed my heart to see Rufus bounding around as though nothing had happened to him.. He is a lucky dog to be part of your family. Well done Amy and Wes.. ❤🐾

[@sonorasky3982]

Lovely to see Rufus able to enjoy playing and walking and shopping again after the rough times he’s had to endure ❤️ 😊 Looking forward to Vlogmas! ☺️

[@clairekendrick5687]

Great to see Rufus out and about enjoying his walk. My dog is petrified of fireworks and they are so loud near us as it is so built up so we go away in a lodge in the middle of nowhere for 10 days over the bonfire season to get away from them as much as possible! Done it for 3 years now and it is so less stressful for us all 💙💙

[@PhillipErridge-oe8vc]

Please give Rufus a big hug from me bless his heart ❤️ love ❤️ you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jillthornton7216]

Rufus you’re such a special boy , nothing keeps you down for long , you just have such a joy for life .❤️❤️

[@nigelgregory7308]

Great to see Rufus bouncing around again he is recovering really well, big hugs to Rufus ❤

[@donnabarnes4930]

yayyyy for vlogmas 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@techwriterly]

So happy to hear Rufus is doing better & very much looking forward to vlogmas!

[@rebeccadanaher1065]

I have to say Amy and Wes are the best animal parents ever. Sending lots of love ❤️

[@barbohanley3882]

Looking forward to Vlogmas‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@ramblingadventures]

Yay vlogmas! After 3 years of frustration, we finally sold our business and are finally free to travel. We’ll rent a narrowboat for Langollen at the end of may and are also hiking Cotsolds. So looking forward to finally using my British citizenship and all too happy to get out of the US. Thanks for your vlogs providing inspiration and entertainment!

[@claire0donovan117]

Thank you Rufus for taking me with you .This video has been great ,o the garden centre looked amazing.Thank you both and of course the one and only special Rufus.You both are great .🐕🤗☘️💚

[@ChrisP-qs1ys]

Your new tiller light is a good choice, cause we have one in our garden. Love watching your channel and it's brilliant to see Rufus back to his normal self. 😍

[@davidpresland4041]

Oh how wonderful to see Rufus back to his old self, he’s been such a brave boy, keep safe and warm through the winter guys cos you both make me laugh xx

[@susanmcgregor3787]

Red is definitely Rufus’s colour. So lovely to see him hoe into that sausage, lead the pack on the walk, play in the snow...looking his happy little self. And being brave with the second round of fireworks. My last little dog was terrified of fireworks and storms. But my little pooch now takes them in his stride ... occasionally barks back at a large clap of thunder. Cant believe how much snow you have had over there already... we’ve already had days over 37 degrees and thunderstorms....and it’s not December yet!!! Looking forward to vlogmas. Stay snug.

[@Katrina3121hikes]

Timestamp 15:32 the navigation lights 🎉😂 so cute!

[@asubstantiallife7557]

Okay you guys: I didn’t know how badly I needed an all RUFUS focused episode!!! Fireworks 💥 are lame and a blatant example of how horrible human beings are. This vlog was an exceptional reminder of not only how WONDERFUL animals are….but, how EXCEPTIONAL Sir Rufus is! Love ya, buddy! You hold a special place in the hearts of us folks in Santa Barbara, California!

[@michaeldeeley5181]

Seeing Rufus being Rufus has made my day

[@phillipsidley6932]

I was so surprised to bump into you two on Wednesday along the canal tow path in Birmingham, while you were helping CRT. It was lovely to meet you. It made my day. Sorry if you thought whose this strange old man talking to us. Anyway, another excellent video and soon a daily one. Keep up the good work

[@BoatTime]

it was really lovely to meet you too! thanks for saying hello 👋🏻😊 what a coincidence seeing us out there filming haha! thanks for watching and all the best 😊

[@gailpz4764]

I love vlogmas. !!!!!!!!! Xxxxxxx

[@dawncollier8944]

Rufus is looking better and was lovely seeing this doggy vlog. I'm so glad your doing vlogmas ❤❤

[@biffboff2006]

Rufus 🙏 is an amazing dog so lovely to see him running around so happy 😊he is so lucky to have you two amazing humans in his life 💞 sending hugs and kisses 💋 to Rufus xxx

[@glennclarke9787]

Hi Guys.What an amazing vlog.Great to see Rufus getting on so well. We love you 😍xxx

[@JewelRussell-nr8oy]

Hi guys, so happy to see Rufus full of beans. I grew up in Australia with an English mother. She always called it Guy Fawkes Night but Aussies called it Cracker Night. Sadly this was band decades ago. I still miss the huge bonfires we'd have each year on Cracker night, and the pinwheels attached to the back fence. Loving this video and Rufus's excitement at life

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

Seeing Rufus without a cone, just made my day. He looks like he ia back to his normal self. Looking forward to Vlogmas.

[@trevorcrawford2727]

Great to see Rufus having fun again. ❤

[@BoatTime]

It really is! ♥️🐶

[@ClareHewitt-s6b]

Rufus is a top boy ❤xx

[@carollewis62]

How lovely to see Rufus enjoying life, the new collar looks fabulous. So excited you're doing a vlogmas again, as a brit living in Australia I love to see the celebrations in the UK. I still can't get used to Christmas in the heat, it's just not normal! 💛

[@natashab2304]

Oh yay - Vlogmas!! So excited ☺️😆🥰🥳🎉🎄🤗

[@adrianbrown01]

Lovely to see Rufus back to his normal self again. Hes making a fantastic recovery bless him. Really enjoyed this vlog, I cant wait for vlogmas to start again. My fave youtube family😊😊😊

[@corinnemcluckie8434]

Yes, VLOGMAS! My favorite time of year! Thank you for all the effort it takes to put that out again. I truly enjoyed last years Vlogmas and I look forward to this year as well. ❤

[@philwinter2156]

Go Rufus, such a good boy. One of my very distant ancestors may have been involved in the Guy Fawkes saga.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou take care al of you.Rufus was a good boy

[@deballen6147]

Fantastic to see Rufus back to his old self ❤❤

[@bluesheepyarn]

Fabulous to see Rufus doing so well! Take care xx

[@maryearll2135]

Adorable Rufus video. Thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to vlogmas!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD BOY Rufus - you did a top notch performance and are looking so handsome!!! So happy for you all 🥰

[@natashab2304]

Oh how lovely to see Rufus having so much fun 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@hazelthorne8397]

Rufus is just a beautiful boy. I’m glad he’s enjoying himself after a bad few months, nice to see him back in action! Looking forward to vlogmas!

[@alisymes2011]

Lovely catch up and Rufus really is 🌟 of the show. Yeah vlogmas 🎄😊 xx

[@helorighetto]

this video brought me so much joy. Rufus is such a sweet boy with purest heart ❤ thank you!

[@grendo89]

Vlogmas! Vlogmas! Vlogmas!🎉🎉🎉 So good to see Rufus getting back to himself too. Looking forward to December ❤

[@lesleyhutchason6277]

Great to see Rufus looking so well.

[@pilpelet100]

What a lovely vlog! It's so nice to Rufus running around. Thanks for posting.

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww grand Rufus got to play and seem si happy live ti all the oldies 😍😍😍

[@ghostbusther5088]

Glad to see Rufus doing so well. He needs a pair of those Bluetooth headphone headbands so you can play calming sounds during fireworks. Don’t know if they work for dogs but they worked for my grandma. Looking forward to vlogmas!

[@marianneeckertjensen4723]

So good to see Rufus running around, all playful 🤩

[@Blessingsgalore15]

Again!! Another brilliant vlog, Rufus is adorable love his navigation lights😂

[@martykitson3442]

Happy to see Rufus getting better 👍👍👍 hope you can get both cancers sorted out🙏

[@Loveboatreruns1978]

I loved the brief dog's view camera moments!! ❤

[@janroberts1815]

Great vlog 👍 Wonderful that you dedicated it to Rufus and a little of Dupes too 💙 Love that you share your happy lives with us 💖

[@stephenhughes4943]

I don't think all dogs are fearful of fireworks... My boy is a rescue and really doesn't care at all... Another excellent vlog guys. ❤❤.

[@Freeasabird2024]

Lovely to see Rufus looking so good, he's a lovely boy.😊

[@likebutton5445]

OMG Rufus is the cutest boy ever. I adore all of his outfits ❤

[@LeeMcilwaine]

What a handsome brave wee pup. Suits you, sir.

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚 Wonderful to see Rufus doing so well.

[@lif9774]

Glad to see Rufus having a good time and so much better. Oh my GGness I loved Vlogmas last year. I'm really looking forward to it 🎉

[@LouisaTodd-h8u]

Great to see Rufus going from strength to strength. And lovely treat to hear there's going to b vlogmas 2024. Can't wait!!🐶😁xx

[@gracebean7441]

Go Rufus Go Rufus Go Rufus!!!!❤🎉❤ So glad to hear the Ruf man is feeling better! Glad to see you are back where you belong on the cut! I can hear the happy in your voices.😊 Thanks for the happy news! Bailey the ancient dog and his Mom from Tucson Arizona. CHEERS!❤

[@christinehammell6365]

Yeh , well done on the tartan collar Rufus . One of your Scottish fans approves ❤

[@normanshute7162]

I wondered how well Rufus handled fireworks.My little dogs don’t react to fireworks much but with our Labrador and our Dogo WAY different story. Glad to see your fur baby is on the mend.

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

Yay, vlogmas! Christmas is definitely on the way now! So good to see Rufus on the mend and enjoying life :) Finally, Amy gets her bananas!

[@rebeccafagan2927]

Highlight of Xmas, better than an advent calendar 😃

[@tessapetters3936]

So happy to see rufus having fun again. if you miss cruising , while dont you just get out of the marina for a few hours cruise every now and then. It would break some of the bordem at least. You can become day boaters instead.

[@lynmoore8355]

Great Vvlog as usual guys, Rufus is just so beautiful, love his little bootie, Guy Fawks night is because he tried to blow up the hosues of Parliment, didn't succeed, so that's why they celebrate it, cos he got caught.... but so love bonfire night when I was living in the Uk, I love Vvlogness, was my first last year and it was so much fun, thank you for doing it again this year can't wait...

[@nesleinf]

Why is Rufus just so cute overload? ❤ Love from Denmark

[@Kerry_CYWG]

Always enjoy your vlogs, perhaps the most entertaining from the canal. Nice to c Rufus enjoying himself.

[@Georgiameetslife]

Yayyyyy vlogmas last year was how I found your channel and I don’t think I’ve missed a video since! Not a boater never knew much about narrow boats but here I am, your my absolute favourite KZbin channel ❤

[@alanschultz3858]

you have a great family

[@beasawade6032]

Really enjoyed your video , with all the festivities and so much time spent with Rufus looking great and happy again , thanks for sharing 😊

[@jackiejones1684]

So good to see Rufus loving and living his best life. You really are great doggy parents. Another lovely vlog, really looking forward to Vlogmas.

[@jacksomb1]

Love you Rufus, miss you Doops...

[@LeeMcilwaine]

BRING ON VLOGMAS!

[@Sharon-nc7gl]

Vlogmas!!?? Seriously you both are wonderful and I am excited even though I think you are crazy in the best way . . . . so much time and effort, but I'm glad you know we are thrilled with this "Tradition." There, I said it. already thinking of years to come.

[@OneantasTossGreathouse]

Ahhh thank you Amy and Wes for all the updates and status on Rufus and his recovery and how you all are handling it all with all you have been through Just know we send hugs love and support your way always Wishing you all the best and hope that your holidays and your new year 2025 are amazing and bigger and better for you all ❤❤ Ms TOSS@ Las Vegas Nevada USA

[@BoatTime]

Thank you so much that’s so kind! We’ll pass on the hugs to Rufus 🥰🥰

[@shirleygreaves9650]

You three are the best, it’s so lovely to see Rufus back to his normal self, I miss Dupes, life is so unfair that you’ve had to face so much trauma with Rufus so soon after losing Dupes. I love how you two put your pets first all the time you’re the best pet parents ever. I always think how scared the wildlife must be during firework displays too. Take care you 3. X

[@BoatTime]

Thank you! We really miss him too. Thank you for such lovely words though they really mean a lot to us! 🥰

[@ninagell1269]

Yay! Vlogmas!🎉🎅🎄🌲 So happy to see Rufus looking so well.🐕x

[@ChrisReadUK]

Go Rufus!!!

[@catherine3902]

Lovely vlog. Thank you for sharing 😊. Heres hoping Rufus continues to keep well. Love to you both ❤️ xx

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Great job guys. It's lovely to see Rufus enjoying himself. Looking forward to vlogmass. I know it's hard work for you but thoroughly enjoyed last year.🌲🥳😊

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Amy and Wes. Nice to see you spending time out with Rufus. Loved the doggy Halloween walk. Fireworks although great for kids are not good for our animals. Our dog hates them and is a quivering wreck. You are so good at showing all the events that you stumble across 🥰 Take care. Nick

[@BoatTime]

Yeah agreed! Glad it’s not just Rufus but hope they were okay! Thanks Nick! 🥰

[@julie9242]

I thought that bright colour was the one. The boy is looking good, playing and resting, big lad. Hi Amy & Wes😊XX Any inside DIY planned while in the marina?❤

[@coolbagels]

you guys should be sponsored by lucy & yak because I swear after every vlog I somehow end up on their website 🤣

[@chleur]

I'm so surprised how long that collar lasted! Glad to see Rufus doing well, the barking never goes away 😂💞Sending love!

[@umbertoyltp]

What a great episode with Rufus as a star.🎉 I liked the chestcam bits as point of view, Ben and Emily did the same with their cat Alan. Thanks and looking forward to Vlogmas ❤!

[@simonc858]

Yay another Vlogmas, I can't wait I love the idea of watching you guys in the run up to Christmas x

[@jodimcmurdo506]

Yay for Vlogmas and for Rufus feeling better. 😀

[@marthapage4756]

Hey you fun folk! Thanks for a really delightful video. Glad to see Rufus out and about with yas. Great filming and looking forward to Vlogmas. Keep your lights shining bright. Greetings from Vancouver Island, British Columbia

[@brakesmead]

Brilliant episode and so lovely to see Rufus enjoying life. So excited for Vlogmas! 🎄😍

[@ArrImAPirate]

I'm too excited for vlogmas! 😅

[@jenniferpruden4059]

Lovely video🎉. So happy that Rufus is doing well, bless him. You appear to have found a good marina whilst needing to have a more permanent mooring near to the vets. The fair and fireworks was lovely for you to go to. You like us have had snow, wonder if we will get more this winter!!! Hope you do your Xmas decorations as one of the vlogs. Wonder how festive the marina will be and how many boats will put up decorations. Loved your replacement hot air balloon light, pretty. Take care, safe and warm. XX 🙋🎄❤️☃️🐾🐕

[@SallyCurrell]

What a great vlog....Rufus is sooo loved. And spoilt. And why not. He's been through so much and is so happy. Must have felt soo good moving your boat. You've been on the move for so long until now. Looking forward to Vlogmas. Moved it last year. All about feeling festive. Lovely xx

[@larryalbert1027]

Greetings across the big pond

[@Pam-Butcher]

Lovely video as usual guys. So nice to see Rufus having fun and you two so relaxed. Didn’t know about you last year, so, so looking forward to blogmas. Keep safe xx

[@jaynecopland]

I’m so happy Rufus is doing so well. (What great eyelashes he has!!) He is lovely. Also…yay for Vlogmas! :)

[@stephenhughes4943]

Thank-you so much for doing the vlogmus again. Loved it last year...Thanks again. ❤❤❤.

[@samwright8599]

You're such good parents. Xxxxxx

[@1973bean1973]

Bring on December 👍👍

[@lynnekershaw5490]

Rufus is a tough cookie Amy he is so lucky to have you and Wess bless him. Those Jackaline more sons books are good read. Keep the good work up with Rufus XXX❤❤❤❤❤❤