Dear Lucy,
My name is Trooper. I’m in need of some advice. My mom just recently had a baby…a human baby. Since the arrival of this new baby, I’ve been getting in lots of trouble. Mom yells at me when I bark, jump on the bed, or scratch at the back door. I can’t seem to do anything right. I’m finding that I’m spending more and more time outside…not by my choice. Do you know if my Mom will ever go back to the way she was before this baby?
By the way, mom thinks its way cute to take my picture with it…I don’t. Help!
Hi Trooper!
It sounds like you are in the same predicament as lots of other dogs. Personally, I love baby humans. I love to lick 'em all over. I lick their little cheeks, and their toes, and their armpits. They taste like sugar and chicken! But remember, we must never put these tasty little morsels in our mouths. Just lick!
I'm sorry your mom yells at you all the time. Your mom is stressed out by this fat little human, and unfortunately she takes it out on you. Try doing the things that used to make your mom laugh, like rolling joyously around on the floor (but out of her way). Try sitting sweetly on the sofa, or on the porch and wag softly. While doing this, point your nose down, and look up with your eyeballs. This is known as "puppy dog eyes." Are you familiar with this? You probably do it a lot and don't even know it! Whatever you do, always do your doodies outside. If you accidentally let one go, sit calmly and make the expression I described above. If all else fails, you can send her on a guilt trip by whimpering and running to the closet to hide.
As for the picture taking, I think you're out of luck for a while. But remember, never growl or snap. Just get up and move, and the blob will roll off. Your mom will eventually give up.
I hope this helps, Trooper! Thanks for e-mailing, and keep in touch!
Love,
Lucy
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