First Dog Bites White House Reporter
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(November 6, 2008)—Barney, the lame duck first dog that’s frequently in the president’s arms when Mr. Bush flies to Waco to spend time at his ranch near Crawford, has taken a bite out of a White House reporter who reached down to pet him.

Barney evidently wasn’t in mood for attention from the press corps at took it out on Jon Dekker of Reuters.

“He totally got me,” Dekker said after Barney snapped.

The episode was captured on video by another reporter and has wound up on YouTube.

It ends up with a freeze frame of the Scottish terrier's fangs.

First lady Laura Bush says it may have been Barney's way of saying "he was done with the paparazzi."

The reporter was promptly bandaged by a White House doctor and says he may be on antibiotics for a few days.

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Posted by: WILLIAM Location: WACO on Nov 10, 2008 at 06:24 AM
To Anonymous, I've had nothing but Pit Bulls for 31 years. Every dog I've had loved people, just don't bring your dog to visit.
Posted by: Aly Location: Waco Area on Nov 9, 2008 at 08:08 AM
I've watched the tape, and this reporter approached Barney in a way that is absolutely wrong! Any dog. No one (particularly a stranger)should walk up and reach for a dog. As anonymous said, there is a right & wrong way to approach a dog. If you don't know the difference, don't mess with one.
Posted by: Barney on Nov 9, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Diablo is a Moronmutt.
Posted by: El Diablo Location: Hell on Nov 8, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Barney is a Scottweiler.
Posted by: anonymous Location: anywhere on Nov 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM
dog lover, was wondering how long it would take for someone to put a bad spin on this story. Sounds like the wound was superficial from a small dog that was being towered overhead by a stranger, a natural reaction from any dog! Look it up. There is a right & wrong way to approach any dog. As far as a pitbull,the argument is not about how it is approached, they will chase you down with intent to kill........a major difference. You don't even have to approach them, you can just be near by! How scary is that?! Your welcome for the dog 101!
Posted by: Anon Location: Waco on Nov 8, 2008 at 07:35 AM
dog lover in Killeen & me @ 08:50 PM.... the reporter got bit on the finger not mauled/mutilated to death. Get a grip stupid people.
Posted by: dog lover Location: Killeen on Nov 8, 2008 at 06:30 AM
A dog is a dog is a dog, no matter how you slice it. Only some breeds are more mellow than others, but under the right circumstance any dog will bite.
Posted by: Barney Location: Temple on Nov 7, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Go Barney!!! Tell em how you roll!
Posted by: me on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:50 PM
dog lover, I AGREE WITH YA!!!! if it woulda been a pit they woulda made a HUGE deal out of it....
Posted by: anonymous Location: Austin on Nov 7, 2008 at 06:34 PM
To El Diablo: No such thing - good try
Posted by: El Diablo Location: Hell on Nov 7, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Barney is a PIT Scottish Terrier.
Posted by: anonymous Location: Austin on Nov 7, 2008 at 04:47 PM
The difference in Barney and a pitbull, rottweiler and chow is like night and day as don't think the reporter was nearly killed or killed. Get the facts.
Posted by: CINDY Location: HUBBARD on Nov 7, 2008 at 04:41 PM
AND THIS IS NEWS WHY
Posted by: dog lover Location: Killeen on Nov 7, 2008 at 12:09 PM
What??? No one wants to jump to conclusions and say that Barney is a vicious dog and needs to be put down. I say? Thats weird, he bit someone, and everyone is happy, but if a pit bull or other dog bites you are all over them like white on rice. Hmmmhh..???
Posted by: Just me Location: Waco, Texas on Nov 7, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Barney finally got tired of always being hounded by the press as no doubt the Bushes do too and he expressed it very well! Way to go, Barney!
Posted by: Anonyous1 Location: Waco on Nov 7, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Sure there are more things to worry about in the country...but there is so much crap going on around us that its nice to read a humorous story such as this.
Posted by: John E. Location: Salado, TX on Nov 7, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Now, if we could just teach the dog to bite lawyers too!
Posted by: me Location: belton on Nov 7, 2008 at 09:28 AM
go get some money the pres. has made enough over the past 8
Posted by: Kathy Location: Killeen on Nov 7, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Why would anyone try to pet an animal that don't know. It is crazy to think this is national news. Our country has a lot more things to worry about than this. Get real people.
Posted by: KWTX Editor Location: KWTX Newsroom on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:45 AM
"Lame Duck" is a term that gererally refers to an elected official, or body of officials, who has/have lost his/her/thier political power, either through the loss of an election, a term limit, retirement or abolishment of the office.
Posted by: william Location: waco on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:14 AM
To Sandra, lame duck, he got voted out and a new duck is coming in.
Posted by: william Location: waco on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Hey Diablo, you say that's the same dog Hitler had, well you have a left foot and a right foot just like Hitler. SO WHAT???
Posted by: ME Location: WACO on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Why Lame-Duck? Ive heard President Bush called this too. Isent the press not supposed to take sides?
Posted by: Eve Location: Waco on Nov 7, 2008 at 08:10 AM
hahaha maybe it's [angry] too since Mccain didn't win!
Posted by: El Diablo Location: Hell on Nov 7, 2008 at 05:27 AM
'scuuuuuse meeeeeeeeeeee. It was his girlfriend's dog. Not a very manly breed. Should've known that Adolf wouldn't have such a wuss dog. Then there's W.
Posted by: anonymous on Nov 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Way to go Barney!!!
Posted by: Theresa Location: Waco on Nov 6, 2008 at 09:37 PM
I hope that reporter didn't give Barney rabies! Eww...watch what you gnaw on Barney!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 6, 2008 at 09:27 PM
It is about time, the press has had that coming! Too bad he didn't take a chunk out of his A**, lol....
Posted by: Mike Location: Cove on Nov 6, 2008 at 09:07 PM
That is a good dog! Adolf Hitler's dog was a German Shepherd. Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blondi. Don't be a moron, you moron.
Posted by: Patriot Location: Texas on Nov 6, 2008 at 08:45 PM
There goes Diablow, being an idiot "again". FDR and Reagan had this breed in the Whitehouse. Other famous owners.... Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Temple, Queen Victoria......shall I go on???? I'm with Bill... hope it was an MSNBC reporter!! lol Go Barney!!!
Posted by: Sandra Location: Confused on Nov 6, 2008 at 07:01 PM
What do they mean by lame duck dog?
Posted by: Anonymous1 Location: Waco on Nov 6, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Haha...great story. Whats funny is that if I were to bite a reporter filming me; I would be in lawsuits. Lucky for Barney that hes in the Bush family, it doesnt get much better than that.
Posted by: El Diablo Location: Hell on Nov 6, 2008 at 05:37 PM
That's the same breed of dog that Hitler had.
Posted by: MelP Location: Waco on Nov 6, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Good boy, Barney!
Posted by: Bill Location: Round Rock, Texas, USA. on Nov 6, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Was it a MSNBC reporter ? Hope so !!!
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