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- Reuters reporter Jon Decker bitten by President Bush's dog, Barney
- Barney was being walked around White House grounds when Decker and other reporters approachedCNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)
- As Decker kneeled down to pet Barney, the dog snapped at him, biting Decker's fingerYouTube Video: Barney Bites Reporter (Time: 1:50)
- Decker was treated by White House physician Dr. Richard Tubbs; given antibioticsCNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)
- Expected to get a tetanus shot on November 7, 2008CNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)
- Incident was captured on video by April Ryan of American Urban Radio NetworkCNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)
- Video shows reporter asking, "Did he get you?"; Decker responds, "He totally got me."YouTube Video: Barney Bites Reporter (Time: 1:50)
- Barney has a history of biting White House visitorsPolitical Radar (ABC News): Ruh-Roh: Is Barney's Bite Worse Than His Bark? (November 6, 2008)
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On November 6, 2008, President George Bush's dog, Barney, bit a reporter while being walked by his handler on the White House lawn. The bite broke the skin of Reuters television correspondent Jon Decker's right index finger. Decker, who was bitten while kneeling down to pet the Scottish terrier, was treated for his injury by presidential physician Dr. Richard Tubb. Barney reportedly has a history of biting, and has snapped at White House visitors in the past.CNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)
Jon Decker Quotes
"He looked very nice and friendly. I bent down to pet him and he just snapped at me."CNN: First Dog takes a bite at White House reporter (November 6, 2008)"As a result of the bleeding, I was treated by White House physician Dr. Richard Tubb. I am now on antibiotics and will be getting a tetanus shot administered by Dr. Tubb tomorrow."Shenanigans (Politico): Oh no, not Barney! (November 6, 2008)
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