First Dog Barney Bites Reporter

NBC Chicago ^ | 11/6/08

[llevrok]

Apparently, the first dog is not happy about the impending changes at the White House.

Watch VideoBarney Snaps at White House Reporter: Courtesy Aprildryan.com

Today, Barney bit a reporter outside the briefing room. The whole incident was caught on tape by another reporter, April D. Ryan.

Reuters political reporter Jon Decker had finished an interview with MSNBC around 10:30 a.m. when he saw Barney and his handler. After getting permission to pet the dog, Decker said Barney snapped and chomped down on his right index finger and broke the skin.

Decker said his first reaction was, "that's not good."

Decker said he was treated with a bandage and some antibiotics and was asked to return for a tetanus shot Friday. He has not gotten any calls from the White House.

[ninergold3]

Good Doggie!

[Tench_Coxe]

"You don't approach a dog you've never met before by patting on top of the head. This places the dog in a submissive position and if the person is a stranger, this can lead to aggressive reaction. It looks like the reporter from al-Reuters is trying to pet Barney around the mouth, which is another definite no-no."

Exactly. You let the dog approach, and smell the back of the hand (fingers limp). The dog will let you know if he likes you or not.

[Dixie Yooper]

Every reporter entering future press conferences should have to try and pet Barney. If he tries to bite them, they don't enter.

[Doctor Raoul]

BArney will need rabies shots now....or some shot to prevent BDS. The media is a carrier.

[golfisnr1]

Barney doing what we all want to do.

[txroadkill]

Poor dog, there is no telling what he might have caught.

[Irish Eyes]

Laura Bush said that Barney must be tired of the paparazzi..........

I heard this reported also. BRAVO for Laura Bush.

[petitfour]

Good dog.

[LiberConservative]

GOOD BOY!!!!

[6SJ7]

I bet he would do a number on Chrisie Mathews.

Barney would really send a tingle up Chrisie's leg.

[Clintons Are White Trash]

Good Boy Barney!! Next time, do what my dachshund does and jump for the crotch! :)

[Kazi]

Barney’s a good judge of character. At least someone in the White House is fighting (or is that biting) back against the MSM Idiots.

[NC antifeminist]

Poor Barney! He’ll never get that bad taste out his mouth. I hope they gave Barney some anti-reporter rabies medicine.

Good dog. Now that’s a conservative who knows a media rat when he sees one!

[dougherty]

Good. Now, give the dog a reward.

[libbylu]

What ever happened to PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE? Barney has had no trial
by Greta Van Susteren
at greatwire.com, thought I was copying the link. She thinks it is photo shopped.

[missycocopuffs]

First of all, one should never pet an animal if the animal does not know you. The dog clearly was not wagging its tail, which is a sign that it's not in the mood for play.

Amen. Watching the video, Barney's head was down, and he clearly didn't want anything to do with the reporter. How stupid do you have to be to swoop down on a dog that is clearly avoiding interaction with you.

Just goes to show you how oblivious the press is to reality when it is so plainly obvious to everyone else.

Missy

[word_warrior_bob]

Dogs have a sixth sense for EVIL, way to go Barney!!

[AZ .44 MAG]

ALWAYS trust a dog’s instincts.

I hope it was David Gregory or Helen Thomas.

Helen only if Barney’s shots were up to date.

[missycocopuffs]

Teddy Roosevelt’s bull terrier “Pete” nailed the Ambassador of France on the leg, ripping the ambassador’s pants :)

Missy

[kenth]

I hope Barney doesn’t catch rabies.