I have some questions. Are you happy where you are? If so, stay. If not, go. Don’t overcomplicate it, my friend. Your happiness is everything.

“Dear Griff, my partner and I can’t agree on whether to adopt another dog. What should we do?”

Obviously get the dog. I’m surprised this is even a question.

“Dear Griff, how do I balance work, play, and treats?”

I’m a firm believer in doing whatever your heart desires in the moment. If your heart says you need more snacks, get yourself some more snacks! If it says you need a snooze, take a snooze! And if it says you need to work, ask again, because that sounds like nonsense.

“Dear Griff, I love running but can’t stick with it. Any tips?”

I don’t think I am the right dog to ask about this. It’s no secret that I only run when I’m being chased–or in hot pursuit of a snack.

Make your decision based on the way the city makes you feel. Choose the one that makes you feel alive, accepted, happy, and welcome.

“Dear Griff, what’s the secret to happiness?”

I mean, for me, it’s snacks and snoozes, Bulldogs and butt scratches. It’s also just embracing each day and whatever happens with humor and love.

“Dear Griff, how do I handle family drama during the holidays?”

Try to stay above the fray, my friend. Change the subject to something like the weather, or how delicious the turkey and stuffing was. And when all else fails, pull up my social media. Talk about a neutral subject!

“Dear Griff, how do I make my home as cozy as a dog bed in winter?”

Well, I highly recommend parking yourself directly in front of the most productive heat vent in the house, and moving for nothing short of meal time.