DAWN SYLVIA-STASIEWICZ, Bo Obama, Trainer

It has been more than two weeks since Bo Obama's press-packed debut. A photographer managed to get some more photos of the newest member of the Obama family on Friday and Monday while taking a walk with what some people thought was his trainer. Bo was actually with White House Horticulturist Dale Haney. Bo's trainer is Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, a woman described as "husky-voiced" by USA Today. Bo lived with Sylvia-Stasiewicz for weeks before his move to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Sylvia-Stasiewicz has trained some other high profile dogs. Her website has testimonials from Senator Ted Kennedy and Senator Chuck Hagel. Can't wait to see the Obamas' testimonial on there!

Dawn,
Many thanks for all your assistance in the training of Splash & Sunny. Your hard work and expertise is seen in their behavior and Vicki and I are very grateful for all that you have done.

Best Wishes,
Senator Edward M. Kennedy

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Dawn,

Lilibet and I appreciate all the good work that you have done with Figgie. Your training has helped discipline him and make his presence in the house much more enjoyable! Figgie thanks you. We all thank you.

Regards,
Senator Chuck Hagel

Check out a slideshow of Bo's latest photos.

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Comments

[Sunshine85]

So cute! I hope he gets huge!

[jaylanie23]

Awwwww...I love BO...He is the cutest puppy!!!!!!!!!!

[BartLA]

I like the top pic in the article: Bo with the microphones. I bet he gave a more intelligible press conference than Dubya.

[majicshoes]

At least he doesn't need a teleprompter like his owner not to screw up

[lynnn]

yes not like anyone president has ever used one of those before (rollls eyes).

[Lee Andrew]

Let the BIG DOG roam.

[TXfemmom]

That dog is a cutie. He does need some romp and run time without a leash, however. I read an article in which Mrs. Obama was quoted as saying that it was after bedtime in the family quarters and they heard these noises and found that it was Bo playing with his toys. Apparently, he is behaved enough to have the run of the place at night.

[Kiabell04]

That is one cute dog!!

[cyclobenzaprine9]

Bo is so cute!

[majicshoes]

I wonder who has the job of being Bo's official White House Pooper Scooper

[goodgravy]

we took our dog to PetSmart for training. $100. i can't afford a personal trainer much less a personal dog trainer.

[MissElaineous]

I suspect she did it for free for the PR. That's one well socialized dog, btw.

[lynnn]

Some people can't afford a dog...

[coco51]

Your point? didn't you research dog ownership before you got one? I got a cat, a bird and fish...muc­h less behavioural issues to contend with.

Sorry you can't afford a personal trainer dogs are like having a baby, something I'm sure the Obamas realized, thus they knew the financial investment. Plus they've got it like that $4m plus!!!

[Puzes]

What's going on with Bo's neck ... they should have him in a harness.

[maxfax]

Bo knows.

[wadenelson1]

If "official dog trainer" for the White House isn't a gravy train I don't know what is.

[tlgeiger62]

I think Bo should have his own Blog on the White House website. Would love to hear what he makes of his new life.

[ctekin]

That dog is great. Its a walking shag carpet. I love it.

[tlgeiger62]

LOL - that is spot on!

[The Lorax]

He's so cute!

[kappa08]

I'm sorry but that's a stupid looking dog...

[5hi7h34d]

Yea, I bet we look stupid to them also though.

[kappa08]

...true