As many of you may know, Oprah recently got a new dog, Sadie.  My dog is named Sadie, too, so we thought our Sadie might have some advice for Oprah's Sadie.

Your mommy must have good taste because she gave you the same name as mine! Being that we share that “special something,” I thought I would give you a couple of tips on how to live with the human in your life.

1. Play well with others. Being able to get along with other dogs and humans (especially little humans) is a must. Nothing puts you in the dog house quicker than growling at the wrong time.    

2.  Never beg for food. You really don’t have to. Nothing melts a human’s heart more than that “puppy dog” look. Gets them every time…

3. Never ever chew on a human’s shoes!! (Especially the lady humans!) That would really have you sent to the dog house...Maybe worse!

4.  Learn to “go” outside. Not on the rug, on the couch and, for gosh sake, not on the bed!

If your human needs some advice on how to take care of you, RCPL has some neat magazines that she can look at. The current issue of Your Dog has articles on crating, doggie first aid kids and safe dog swimming.  Dog Fancy has a guide to the best cities for dogs and survival tips for your puppy's teen years. Dog World offers a rare breed guide and an article on coursing sports.

Well, that’s all I have. If you use the tips I gave you, you and your human should have a happy, healthy relationship. By the way, tell Ms. “O” I said "hi!"