Barney, the White House Pooch Bites Reporter
What a surprise to hear that one of my favorite doggie friends, Barney, President Bush’ Scottish Terrier decided to nip at FOX News correspondent John Decker’s finger today.
Apparently as Decker was walking to the White House briefing room, he reached down to pet Barney on the White House lawn, and Barney gave him a little nip on his right index finger and even drew a little blood.
I don’t know why Barney would do such a thing, maybe he’s not happy about having to leave behind life at the White House. Maybe he’s more of a White House dog than a ranch dog. But I think that maybe, just maybe Mr. Decker didn’t remember that when you are reaching down to pet a dog, that it’s best not to do it suddenly, but to first hold your hand out for the dog to sniff, and so you can get a feel for whether or not the dog is going to be friendly or not.
I still like Barney, I’m going to give him a break because I would feel a little grumpy too if people talked about my owners like some of the news media people do, and if I knew I was going to have to leave my spoiled life at the White House soon.
Well, even though I have been unhappy ( mild statement ) with GW, I do like the fact that he seems to be a dog lover. I imagine Barney knows something is up and feels the stress that is most likely running through the White House. And he can’t bite the hand that feeds him even though others might like to do so, hence — bite the journalist! I’ll bet Barney will adapt to ranch living in no time!
Sarah,
You are entitled to your opinion, my owner says that’s what makes this Country great, the freedoms we have to think what we think and express it. I know she has felt terribly for GW, that she has a lot of respect for him, considering all that this time in history put in his path – 9/11 etc., and considering how the media and the other party set out from the get-go to put him down, and put negative thinking into the minds of people…as I dog I don’t understand all that, but from listening to the people where I live, know it’s something they are pretty passionate about.
Still, we respect our new President Elect even though we don’t agree with some of the things he stands for. No one is perfect. We’ll watch and see, and pray.
Anyway, getting back to Barney, the Barney Cams are so cute! I hope there is one more before President Bush leaves office.
I wonder if President Obama’s new puppy will do videos? We’ll find out soon!