Ruh-Roh: Is Barney’s Bite Worse Than His Bark?

Guess he’s not taking the Obama victory very well.

lol. That’s one protective dog. I guess living at the White House would give any canine a complex. :P. lol.

Don’t worry guys. If the Obama’s dog does anything that dogs usually do, the media elite will never report it. As of Jan. 20, only good news will emanate from the White House.

So the evil miasma over the place even affected the dog, huh?

That’s why the Obama kids need to get a mixed-breed shelter puppy. Pedigreed dogs are much more temperamental. Too much inbreeding.
Viva la mutts!

How’s Barney? Is he ok?

Awww, a little spawn of Cerberus faithfully guarding his demonic overlords ’til the bitter end.

Thats funny. Barney is just as hateful and foul as his owner. He treats reporters like Bush treats fellow world leaders.
My dog Smooches barks and growls everytime she see’s Bush and Cheney on TV. She hates them about as much as the american public, and the rest of the world.
But I told her a new day has come, and America will once again become the beloved country we used to be. Then she rolled over and had me rub her belly.
It feels good,to be an Obama Voter.

Give that reporter a toothbrush moustache and he’s a dead ringer for Aldoph.

I can’t believe how many a-hole republicans can actually form thoughts and write things on this site, are you asking for help from a democratic neighbor, your paperboy, or your nursing home staff?

Maripo must be a sore LOSER.

If Barney is a biter he should be put down.

Barney is a dog. I am a person. Anyone who confuses the two is a Loon.

Barney was protecting himself from that demonrat reporter. Dogs can sense which people are evil.

Scotties are a breed of dog notoriously known NOT to tolerte anyone other than their owners, be they Democrat, Republican or reporter.

I don’t like Bush, but I DO like his dogs – and I think people would bite paparazzi if they could, too! Moral of the story – OFFER your hand to a dog – if he wants to be petted, he’ll let you. Don’t ever force a dog to be petted. I wouldn’t like it and neither would you.

how about a miniature Yorkshire terrier?
very playful and full of energy. this dog is well loved and loves its owners as well
as its hypoallergenic coat
never a dull moment

I wouldn’t exactly blame the poor dog. I’m sure the reporter meant no harm, but Barney didn’t know that. He was in fact approached the wrong way. The reporter just went straight in from the pup’s blind spot, not much of an introduction. Then, all of a sudden, for all he knows, “something” is ATTACKING him from the said blindspot. The dog just reacted to a potential threat…pure instinct.
On another note, why are so many “Obamites” acting so spiteful and immature??? It doesn’t matter if some “Evil Republicans” are acting bitter, or have acted so in the past. LET IT GO! MOVE ON. Yes, you should most definitely be proud of your victory, but QUIT ACTING LIKE ASSES. It screws it up for the rest of us.
Just remember, these POLITICIANS are NOT PERFECT. Don’t get me wrong, I voted for Obama as well. However, I still know that the road is indeed long ahead and will be full of bumps and distractions and things that must be dealt with; that even the most crafty and intelligent person would have a hard time dealing. None of “this” is going to just disappear overnight, just because we have a different President. So, please, do give Obama your blessing. It cannot be an easy job, even for, or rather ESPECIALLY for Bush. NO, I don’t like W’s politics, but I don’t truly believe the man is completely evil. In fact, I imagine he is over all a pretty decent human being…but he’s still a HUMAN being. Remember that this human experience involves having an “id, ego and super-ego” (forgive the “Freudianism”) What I mean, though, is that NO ONE is perfect and there are many factors which “make” us.
So, yes, I have all the hope in the world for Obama, and this particular election restored my faith in the American Electoral process, but I am realistic enough to know that Obama is only going to do what he can, given the constraints of his humanness and a bipartisan (and sometimes even more split it seems) system of government.
So, PLEASE, people, act kindly to each other; because you never know who might just affect whom in the days that lie ahead. Cheers to all…

The real question is why did the reporter feel free to reach out toward the dog when it gave no sign it was interested? Would that same reporter have reached out to touch one of the Bush’s? I think not. I didn’t see anything in the report about the reporter taking responsibility for imposing himself on an unfamiliar dog. Great video to teach kids how NOT to approach a dog!

Sounds like Barney needs a session with Cesar Millan. Terriers can be very protective, some breeds more than others, but they are so much fun and can be well trained. I love my Westie.

Barney Bush, just like his dad, sinking his teeth into everything…

Yeah…um, Mr. Reporter…if you don’t want to be bitten, try not to put your hand right down by the doggie’s snout. What a numbskull…

Dear Bloggers: Please put away the rhetoric..the election is over. Learn how to get along in spite of differences, and don’t use this blog-site to nurse your hurt wounds. Oh the silliness….

I’ve a scottie and I have had two others. he approached Barney the wrong way you go gently and wait for them to sniff you. He should know that since he said his mother had a scottie. They’re tough dogs. My first one
Lucy bit me and then one my sons–she had a strong reaction to being looked at eye to eye it was danger to her and she defended herself. My new scottie Sasha is nicknamed Lovebug because she’s so lovable and kisses you but she’s a dog and I hold her on a tight leash on the street–you never know. The reporter should have known better.

I’ve never read such spiteful and immature comments in my life! We’re talking about a DOG, not the President. If you like and voted for Obama, it has NOTHING to do with a Scottie, being notorious for attitude and biting problems. The dog did not know the person he bit–it has NOTHING to do with politics!

We’ve had three scotties — two currently living. Other than our youngest, who is somewhat timid and we wouldn’t trust to let strangers pet unless they’ve taken some time to get to know him, they are wonderful pets. All of them have been great with children if introduced slowly. Our eight-year old female scottie won’t sleep in our bedroom, but has to sleep with my five-year old granddaugher when she stays here. They are extremely loyal and loving dogs. They are very protective of their owners if they think there is a threat from other dogs.

if my Shepherd bit anyone I’d be sued and lose everything I’ve worked for.

I can’t believe how disrespectful people can be towards a person leading the country. I don’t think Bush is evil and he certainly deserves respect for at least the way he handled 9/11 and the first four years of his presidency. He has made mistakes. We all do. I voted for Obama, but I still think anyone running our country deserves respect and well-wishes.
Dogs are dogs, not people. They aren ‘t Democrats or Republicans.

Hey Bye Bye Bush, can’t you let it go.
Your dog, Smooches is only as good as her owner, which by your blog, sounds
like a bitter, angry jerk.

Rumor has it that President Bush gave Barney a milk bone!

Barney is doing what comes easy for his breed.
I think the Obama’s should consider a Bichon, Havanese or Poodle as these are dogs that are easy on people with allergies.

When I read the title of this article I thought it was about Barney Frank — and I was scared.

Rumor has it that President Bush gave Barney a milk bone!
Posted by: quickphil1943 | Nov 6, 2008 8:44:18 PM
ahahaaha! ;)

Treat the dog for food poisoning and arrest the reporter for cruelty to animals. He shouldn’t have stuck rotten meat in the dog’s mouth.

After watching the video I was surprised the reporter even attempted to pet Barney. You can tell by the dogs demeanor he was wary of this guy. For someone who supposedly has been around these types of dogs he knows nothing about them.

Clone this wonderful dog and give one to each celeb that is hounded by the stalkerazzi! Good job Barney!!

This guy is a successful reporter??
Who in their right mind approaches a strange dog over-handed like he did. Anyone will tell you that palms up and get down to the small dog’s level is the rule..This is taught to small children. As reported by many..many media outlets.
To the reporter his punishment is his silly little band-aid and antibiotics–God knows what this dainty fellow would do if he ever was in a real scrape.
Maybe his next story should be about how not to approach dogs that are not yours–and the correct way to win a dog’s love, if feasible, in your manner of approach.

I don’t blame Barney! I bite people that stick their hands in my face too! The guy should have kept his hand to himself! Good dog Barney! You deserved your milkbone!

Good dog!

Barney is smarter than the US media, and electorate.

I watched the tape and it is no wonder the reporter was bit. He didn’t give the little dog a chance to get to know him first. I always taught my kids to slowly reach your hand out and let the dog sniff it first then if the dog acts friendly to pet it. The reporter just moved too fast and straight at the dog. What could one expect? Barney wasn’t even wagging his tail. The reporter invaded his space.

As a dog owner, there is one golden rule. Dogs should never bite. Ever. Once a dog bites a person, they will do it again. This dog (sadly) should have been put down a long time ago.

Barney, is a wonderful and friendly type of dog toward the right person and they also watch and protect the owner. The reported should be more careful. If he would of came near my Schnauzer he would of been taken to the Hospital.

CORRECTION!!!! The reporter did NOT ask to pet Barney!!!!

to All you Bloggers: Before some of you judge or make comments you should read up on Scotties. I have 2 scotties and they both have different personalitys. The older one is very serious and she prefers to stay away from strangers and children, but with babys she is very protective and sits near them. She is not cuddly but she is not happy with us when we leave her for vacation. Our younger scottie is playful, loving, gives lots of kisses and loves people and children. Scotties are very entertaining. Each one always has different traits from beening serious, Nosey( they do nose around into any project you start or into something new and unsual), curiousity, stubborn or playful. They also are known to be very sensitive, one of ours literally POUTS when in trouble. They have very funny expressions and they express themselves when they want something. Anyone who meets my dogs love them and find them very funny.
Of course, we all know that the reporter had the wrong approach. Barneys ears were laid back and that tells you dont mess with me. My serious scottie reacts that way when she does not want to be bothered. Scotties are NOT NOTORIOUS for biting. Look it up!!!
Scotties ARE NOTORIOUS for being stubborn, curious, nosey, serious, willful, playful, loving, and sweet. You cannot guarantee that a scottie will be full of kisses, and cuddly.
They r not friendly with other dogs unless its a another scottie.
So what have we learned:
1. Don’t approach a scottie or any dog like the reporter did.
2. Scotties are wonderful! they need lots of attention, love and training.
3. LOOK SCOTTIES UP!! You will funny and adoring info on them.
And please put your political comments aside. Those of you who talk bad about scotties have no right to because you have no experience with them.
P.S Our scotties go to the same groomer as barney and miss. beasley.

Scotties are also very intelligent, smart, wise and always a faithful companion.

AnnD – I concur with you completely! The proper way to approach a dog is to offer your hand for them to sniff BEFORE you reach over their head to pet them!

Poor Barney!!!! I hope he doesn’t get liberal tomain poisoning!!!!

Yes had it been Obama’s MUTT they would have blamed the reporter, well no actually we would have never heard the story to begin with