Dogs explain why Bush's Scottish Terrier bit reporter

November 7, 12:10 AMPet ExaminerTeri Webster

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Barney says no comment after the "incident"

President Bush's Scottish Terrier, Barney,  is apparently struggling with the fact that he  will no longer be top dog in the White House.
Fed up with constant pressure from the media, Barney decided to go out with a bang by biting a news reporter on Thursday.
There is a lot of speculation about why this happened.
Barney probably heard the hoopla over President-Elect Barack Obama's plan to get his two daughters a new puppy this spring.
That means little lag time before the new 'first dog' takes over.
The Bush's other pets, Miss Beazley (also a Scottish Terrier) and  Willie the cat are reportedly handling the news much better.
But I decided to consult a  panel of experts  for a more in-depth analysis. 
Here's what some dogs (o.k., and one cat) with Myspace pages had to say about Barney's behavior.

 
Gooberella (Xia), Florida
"How can anyone blame Barney? He doesn't want to move out of the White House. He's already marked all the trees around the house. He's been real careful not to pee inside and he has resisted chewing on anything of historical value. Barney's been a good dog and now he's got word that he has to move out. And to top it all off, he's heard rumors of a puppy moving in!"
 

Guinivere, California
"Bush's dog had received bad intelligence reports informing him that the reporter was carrying weapons of mass destruction. So, he bit him."


Jack, New York
"In an emergency, like when another dog gets too close to yer ball, dogs bite each other. Its nasty business but it hasta be done. People aren't supposed to bite each other. I don't know why people aren't supposed to bite each other, but they aren't.
Dogs know when their people feel uncomfortable. They know when their people might like to bite someone but they can't .
In this case, Barney knew that his people wanted to bite this guy but they weren't gonna cuz they think that its politically incorrect for the President to bite guys.
Barney merely cut through the red tape and bureaucracy to get the job done.
Barney is a reformer."


 
KD Bug, Arizona
"A source close to the White House groomer heard during a nail trim that Barney was sensitive that day due to a "personal" issue. Barney's spokesman said Barney is embarrassed about the incident.
"'I'm leavin', bitches!" is Barney's new slogan, the spokesman said.
 

Turbo, Texas
"These doofuses have been sticking their hands out at him for seven years, talkin' that goofy doggy-baby-talk at him. Seven years! I don't blame him, not one little bit. Danged puparazzi took it too far this time."


CoCo, Louisiana
"Well, as a wegistered Weepublican Weenie dog, I can definitely sympathize with Barney! All the libewal main-stweem media have been so mean to us Weepublicans lately dat I tinks it was self-defense on Barney's pawt! 

Zachary, New Jersey
"I think he wanted ta leave duh White House with a little 'nip'."


Peaches, Pennsylvania
"Arf! All speculation. The real reason?
Barney was really upset that the media paid no attention to my Peaches For Prez campaign."



Quincy, Laika and Brody, New York
"Obviously, our friendly reporter Jon Decker has no dog sense and Barney knew it.
I think that Laura Bush's spokeswoman has a point when she says "it was Barney's way of saying he was done with the paparazzi". Some people go out with a bang, and some dogs go out with a bite.
Live and learn Jon Decker. Never pet a dog unless you ask the owner first. But first and foremost, always let a dog sniff your butt before offering your hand. If he likes what he smells, then you are good to go."



Luckee, Indiana
"Woof, Barney. Just like your dad you get feisty with the press! You are a right wing attack dog!"


Cosmo, Alabama
"There are theories ranging from Barney being disgruntled with the media, or taking leave from the White House where he gets all those yummy special meals. He might have been sad and feeling that Americans have not been as appreciative of President Bush’s leadership as they should have been.
"Well as a fellow dog it all seems perfectly clear to me why Barney stooped to such an undignified level. You know we doggies have a great sense of smell. And, I think Barney smelled a Democrat! Be thankful Barney wasn’t a FOX hound."

In the interest of fairness, Zoe, Turbo's sister, wanted  to make a statement:

  The Barney bite video
 

Barney photo source:  Barney's Web page
All other photos provided by the dogs