Fun with Bo

Awkward

2009-06-04T16:36:00.000-07:00

I finally worked up the courage to tell him. Don't worry -- we've sorted everything out. He was very calm and understanding.

Home with the Babysitter

2009-05-30T11:23:00.000-07:00

Barack and Michelle had a date on Broadway tonight. They talked about bringing me, but I had to respectfully decline. One, I'm not a theater dog. All the shrill voices get me extremely tense. Two, I only fly Air Force One. Those small planes make me nauseous.

Leader of the Pack

2009-05-24T22:03:00.000-07:00

People always ask me: Yeah, you're the Dog in Chief, but who's Leader of the Pack? You or Barack?

The best answer is that Barack and I are a team. We debate the issues, we weigh the pros and cons, and at the end of the day we make decisions together.

Sometimes I have to remind him it's TEAM, not TIAM. And I'll admit that occasionally I tug at the leash as well, but listen -- "Leader of the Pack" doesn't apply here. We take things on together.

Football with the President

2009-05-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

I took some time out from my busy schedule today to play football with the President. I know, I know, I have countless problems begging my attention -- Afghan Hounds terrorizing the Middle East, militant Jindos in North Korea, hostile Salukis in Iran, that mess Barney left here at home. But can't a dog take some time off now and then for a little R&R?

I told Barack I needed a break and he knew just what to do.

For the record, I'm better at catching -- don't let him tell you otherwise.

My first book is out

2009-05-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

That's right, I've written a book.

I know what you're thinking: "Oh, typical political dog - he probably paid someone to write it for him."

Nope. I did it all on my own, in crayon no less. It's pretty impressive, if I do say so myself.

Meanwhile, I can't count the number of people writing books about me. These are just a few.

Dawn

2009-05-10T22:35:00.000-07:00

USA Today had an article about my tutor, Dawn, the other day. I was kind of upset because they didn't ask for my input. So, for what it's worth, here are my thoughts.

Dawn's a great lady. She smells good, she gives clear commands, she's always equipped with treats, and if you do your work well then she's likely to give you a scratch. My only complaint is that she's a little too demanding. I understand she was preparing me for a big role -- the biggest role a dog can fill, actually -- but the work was overwhelming at times. As a laid back guy, I just got kind of tired of all that high-intensity training. Still, she obviously did a great job, because I'm one of the most well-behaved dogs out there.

Awwww

2009-05-10T22:32:00.000-07:00

Wasn't I adorable?

Don't let the cute mug fool you. Secret Service was a mess before I got here. Now that Bo the Guard Dog is on duty, NO ONE's messing with this country.

Working hard

2009-05-01T21:49:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard at the White House today. Apparently people like to snap photos of me on the job -

Shoe: It's what's for dinner

2009-04-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

Why are humans always so protective of their shoes? I started to chew on Brian Mosteller's shoes today (he's a Deputy Director of Something-Or-Other), and he stopped me before I could get a good bite! They were made of that soft, expensive leather... Mmmmm... and smelled delicious. I don't know what his problem was, but I'll tell you this: he takes those shoes off for one second, and they're MINE.

This yard is AMAZING!

2009-04-16T16:21:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of fun playing in the yard today with Malia, Sasha, and our parents. It's HUGE - plenty of room to run around!

I was excited to see all the reporters there. I tried to get them to play with me, but they were too busy taking my photo. Maybe later when they calm down a little.

Running through the yard was great, even though they made me wear a leash.

Hello, world!

2009-04-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

BARK BARK BARK and a BIG HELLO! My name is BO. I'm the First Dog, and THIS is my blog. Sit down or sniff around, have a good time with this tech savvy hound. That's right, I know how to write, and my words are stronger than my bite. I belong to Obama and Michelle is my Mama. My girls are Sasha and Malia and Barack is our lead-uh. He's keepin' us free, so sit back, relax, and have a good time with ME.