Presidential Pooch: Naughty Or Nice?

Pets have long been a fixture in the White House, but never before has a presidential pooch been such a star.

Barney, President Bush's first dog, has his own videos, his own Web site, even his own production company.

He made his first holiday video back in 2002. It was a simple affair with no story line, but back then Barney was a beginner, a young pup you might say.

Over the years, though, his much anticipated holiday productions have become more elaborate. It's not unusual to see a high-ranking government official or an A-list entertainer in one of the his videos.

"I'm intending to have a doggone good time with Barney," said Dolly Parton on a visit to the White House.

But with the paparazzi come the questions.

What is Barney really like? Is he naughty or nice?

Seeking insight into those questions, CBS News White House correspondent Bill Plante spoke to an expert, dog trainer Victoria Shea.

First, Shea viewed a video clip of Barney lolling about on various couches and chairs in the White House.

"It's probably not the best idea considering these are priceless antiques in the White House and you might have a VIP visit and sit down and get covered in Barney fur," observed Shea.

Life at the top can cause a lot of wear and tear, and photos of President Bush show he's aged as the years have gone by.

Barney, a black Scottish terrier, isn't showing a bit of grey, but he looks like he's getting a bit chubby.

Shea thinks the portly pup would benefit from a workout plan. "Barney can get a pretty good workout chasing balls," she said.

But even that can lead to problems.

Apparently, Barney was caught on camera chasing after a Christmas ornament rolling across the White House floor.

"That's a no-no," said Shea. "As adorable as this is, it's glass. Not something we want our dogs doing."

Even for a dog, fame can sometimes lead to temptation and dangerous habits.

Could Barney have a secret obsession of his own?

"I wonder," said Shea, observing a video clip of Barney playing cards. "This points to a serious disorder. Maybe he should go to dog gambler's anonymous."