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Barney, the White House dog, has been in trouble before.
Barney, the White House dog, made big news today when he bit a Reuters reporter on the finger, chomping down hard enough to draw blood and sending the reporter to see the White House doctor. The feisty 8-year old Scottish Terrier sat down with the New York Small Dog Examiner for a rare interview.
New York Small Dog Examiner: What up, Barney? Why'd you bite that reporter?
Barney: I was in a bad mood, and I just snapped.
NYSDE: Why were you so grouchy?
Barney: It's the media. I can't get away from them! They're all over me, dissecting how many baths I take and how much money I spend on leashes and treats. I only let the pretty lady reporters touch me. Just 'cuz I'm cute, it doesn't mean that every Tom, Dick and Harry can pet me.
NYSDE: His name is Jon. The Reuters reporter you bit is named Jon Decker. Do you have anything to say to him?
Barney: Yeah. Sorry, buddy, but you should watch where you put your hands.
NYSDE: Is W. mad at you for biting that reporter's finger?
Barney: Naw. Daddy W. always sticks up for me. I'm his BFF.
NYSDE: There's speculation that you bit that reporter because you're fed up with the liberal press and annoyed at having to move out of the White House soon.
Barney: I categorically deny that! There is absolutely no truth to such specious allegations. Dana! Dana! [Calling for Dana Perino, the White House Secretary.]
NYSDE: Alright, calm down, Barney. You are one excitable dude.
Barney: I prefer to think of myself as "passionate."
NYSDE: Do you have any words of advice for the pup that will live in the White House with the Obamas?
Barney: Yeah. Make friends with the chef and you'll be set for the next four (or eight) years. Insist on your own Secret Service detail. And, finally, try not to poo in the White House, especially on the rug in the Oval Office. It's a buzzkill.
For video of the bite, click HERE. For more info about Barney, check out his very own page at the White House website.
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