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 | Hi from Brady
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 Dear Miss Betsy,
Hi, I am a 4 month old Goldendoodle. I just got a new family and a new name, which I am trying to remember. Also, I keep hearing about "housebreaking" - what am I supposed to break first? My big feet should make this job easy, I just need to know where to start.
-Brady Doodle
Dear Brady Doodle,
When you hear BRADY and HOUSEBREAKING, this does not mean "break the house", it actually means to take a potty break OUTSIDE of the house. I will tell you what I have learned about how this works:
Piddling indoors or breaking something inside the house results in hearing your name spoken very loudly, so this will also help you learn your name quickly. Since accidents will inevitably occur, simply practice the technique of rolling your eyes upwards, looking up at your people without raising your chin (known as the classic "adorable puppy" maneuver) and all is quickly forgiven.
The family is allowed to potty inside the house through a special door. If you see them walking that direction, try to beat them into the room so you can keep an eye on what may be going on in there. If by some miracle they get in there while you're distracted and they then rudely shut the door in your face, I have found there is only one door to get into this special room and eventually they will exit through this same door. Scratching the door while crying loudly ALSO results in hearing your name spoken very loudly and hastens their exit.
If you just can't help yourself and must chew an item to shreds or you feel it's unncessary to "go" outside when it's cold or rainy, it's a good idea to wait until there's a small kid nearby; simply employ the "adorable puppy" maneuver as soon as the mishap is discovered. -Miss Betsy
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| Sleepy Time Blues
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 Dear Miss Betsy,
I'm trying to convince my mom that I need a dog to sleep with me at night - how do I convince her?
-Rocco
Dear Rocco,
In a blink of the eye, you'll go from being a little boy who's afraid of the dark to a teenager who wants to stay out all night. A dog will make all those nights to come more enjoyable; a dog will always be there when each of you needs him most. -Miss Betsy
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| Oliver
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Our spunky new friend, Oliver, offers guidance to dogs who are helping their families through illnesses. As with all advice columnists, Betsy often learns the most from friends who share their wisdom with her.
Dear Oliver,
My Papa had cancer; he had a tough operation and he missed Christmas and New Years and the whole month of January because he's still in the hospital. What can we do to help him through these tough times? -Miss Betsy
Dear Miss Betsy,
The art of medicine consists primarily of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. -Oliver
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| Relatives Butting In
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 Dear Miss Betsy:
My middle aged daughter has recently been giving me more advice than I really need. I think she means well, but how do I nicely tell her to "butt out" and let me handle things on my own? -CCJ
Dear CCJ:
It sounds like your daughter is trying too hard to solve your problems because she's not handling her own, and it provides her something else to concentrate on. You should remind her that dogs have such great relationships because they wag their tails instead of their tongues. -Miss Betsy
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| Why Can't We Get Along?
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Dear Miss Betsy:
My mom and I are so different, and maybe it's because I'm adopted. I'm 14 now, and she just doesn't understand me. Sometimes I wonder why she even bothered adopting me. Can you give me any advice to get along better with her? -Adopted Daughter
Dear AD:
 I recently heard a story about a mother tiger at a zoo whose babies died shortly after birth. The tiger mom was so distraught at the loss of her babies that she became depressed and her health declined rapidly. The zookeepers thought that finding more baby tiger cubs to raise may help bring her out of depression, however, no tiger babies could be found. So they found some piglets, wrapped them in tiger skins, and hoped the tiger would adopt them. These pictures show how much she loved being able to be somebody's mom.
 Your mom adopted you because she wanted a child to love and raise. Remember that she wanted you very badly, and she wants to see you through this tough time. Be understanding and patient with her, and she will respond in kind. Tell her every day that you love her, even on those days when you aren't getting along. -Miss Betsy
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| About Miss Betsy
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Miss Betsy's Column
Miss Betsy offers a wealth of help and advice on nearly any subject, and musings on the world as seen from 7 inches above ground level. She is still learning about fireplaces and chimneys, but she's an expert on nearly any other subject.
E-Mail your questions and check her column for her answers.
Miss Betsy occasionally answers e-mail personally but does prefer to post all replies to her column, where they can be enjoyed by others who may share in her wisdom.
Miss Betsy lives with her mom and dad, Mike and Karen, out in the country but works in the city at the fireplace store on most days. We found her on top of these boxes and don't know how she got up there since they're more than 3' tall AND had a fireplace sitting in front of them. She usually works as the "Greeter" and lap warmer in the showroom but she sneaks into the warehouse any time she gets a chance.
In her spare time Betsy proudly serves as a "helper dog" for her cousin Aymie and can pull her wheel chair on relatively flat surfaces. If you pass her on Broad Street, please have patience and let her cross, even if the light in your direction is green. Miss Betsy is color blind so Aymie is helping to teach Betsy about traffic rules, thus Aymie is also in training as a "helper person" for Betsy.
We're a dog friendly business and Betsy loves to meet new friends, so bring your pal in with you if you're in the neighborhood!
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