First Dog Sunny goes rogue, knocks over child

Dec 5, 2013 - 01:53
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First Dog Sunny goes rogue, knocks over child
Sunny in happier times. Source: AP

IT WAS meant to be a happy occasion. The showing of the Christmas decorations at the White House.

Then this happened.

Christmas nightmare at White House

Poor Ashton. Or is it poor Sunny? Source: AP

There are conflicting reports emerging about the incident.

Michelle Obama to the rescue.

Michelle Obama to the rescue. Source: AP

Some say the Obama's dog, Sunny, took an instant dislike to 2-year-old Ashtyn Gardner and wanted to show her who was boss of the carpet.

Sunny showing who's...

Sunny showing who’s boss. Source: AP

Others say the toddler toppled over at the sight of the gloriously groomed pooch.

The stylish Sunny wears a barrette and collar with bells on it.

The stylish Sunny wears a bow and collar with bells on it. Source: AP

All was resolved soon after, with a lick from Sunny.

Sunny and Ashtyn make up.

Sunny and Ashtyn make up. Source: AP

A hug from the First Lady, Michelle Obama.

So much Christmas love.

So much Christmas love. Source: AP

And a dash of inteet fame.

Ashtyn knows how to get attention.

Ashtyn knows how to get attention. Source: AP

Merry Christmas, Ash.

And so does Sunny.

And so does Sunny. Source: AP

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