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Posted: 2:39 PM Nov 7, 2008
White House 'First Dog' Bites Reporter
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. Reporter: Associated PressEmail Address: news@wjhg.com |
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Generally, when dog bite make the news, an active debate follows. This discussion usually has one side who blames the breed. The other side blames an allegedly irresponsible owner. Since the dog is not a breed that is typically associated with negative press, like a Pit Bull, the story is rather mild in tone. What if this had been a child? Perhaps politicians everywhere across North America should take this as a very poignant wake up call that all dogs have the potential to bite. A virtually unregulated industry combined with breed specific laws does not eliminate dog bites. It seems every dog has the potential to bite. No owner, regardless of position, social status, education is exempt. It's not just the owner or the breed. Other factors are present. And they need to be dealt with. Dogs can bring tremendous positive benefits to society. But the system as it stands is painfully inadequate.
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Go Barney!!! The Media suck! Seriously though, the reporter had a stack of papers in his other hand when he lent down to Barney, the dog was confused, and might have thought he was about to get punished. I feel sorry that the reporter for getting bitten, but you have to be more aware of animals. I get around in a wheelchair and just know that dogs who aren't used to them can become nervous, frightened and thus aggressive. So don't blame Barney for this indiscretion, there was fault on both sides. Oh and Barney, Shandy sends her best.
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