Perhaps First Dog Barney is upset with the outcome of the presidential election or was just having a bad morning. In a case of bad doggy manners, the Scottish terrier took a nip out of a member of the White House press corps today.
Reuters political reporter Jon Decker had just wrapped up a piece for MSNBC at 10:30 a.m. and was heading back to the press room when he saw First Dog Barney on the lawn with his custodian. The reporter asked permission to pet the pooch and was promptly rewarded with a snap and snarl.
Decker checked his smarting finger and discovered that Barney had broken skin. He muttered, “that’s not good.” Heading back to the building to fetch a band aid, he was directed by colleagues to check with the nurse. She, in turn, sent him packing to White House physician Dr. Richard Tubb, who gave him a tetanus shot and a prescription for an antibiotic.
Let this be a cautionary tale to all future reporters. Word on the street is that President-elect Barack Obama has promised his daughters Malia and Sasha a dog!
Laura Bush told reporters that Barney is in the dog house over the incident.
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