President's dog bites reporter's finger

It seems outgoing US president George W Bush's dog Barney was not in the mood for friendly attention during a walk outside the White House.
When Reuters reporter Jon Decker reached down to pet the Scottish terrier, the seemingly docile dog snapped at him and bit Decker's right index finger.

Reporter April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks happened to capture the moment on video. And, naturally, it soon wound up on YouTube.

Barney will not have to worry about bothersome reporters much longer. The Bush administration ends in 75 days, and the president is headed back to Texas.

Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush, said: "I think it was his way of saying he was done with the paparazzi."

Mrs Bush asked McDonough to call Decker and make sure he was OK. She reports that Decker "is being a good sport about it all."

The White House doctor bandaged the intrepid reporter's wound.






As he says in the YouTube clip: "I got bit by Barney, and unfortunately it broke the skin, and I have to be on antibiotics for the next few days."

Consider it a cautionary tale. The incoming president, Barack Obama, has promised to buy daughters Malia and Sasha a puppy