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The Obama’s family dog, Bo, has kept tail-wagging-busy during his one-year stint as first dog.

The pooch, who is best known for racing around the White House lawn, giving Oprah a high-five, and barking at Santa, recently celebrated his first anniversary at the White House.

President Obama told the Washington Post he never imagined he’d pick up dog poop on the White House lawn when he envisioned becoming president.

“We go out… and I’m picking up poop,” the Present told the news source. “In the background is the beautifully lit White House. It’s quite a moment.”

America immediately embraced the pup after the President declared in his election victory speech that his daughters would be rewarded with the new little ball of fluff.

“Sasha and Malia, you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House,” President Obama said, according to the Huffington Post.

Bo has since gained celebrity for his breed, the Portuguese Water Dog.

Shannon Stagg, who owns three Portugese Water Dogs, or “Porties,” told the Washington Post that people are always delighted to see she has the same dog as the President, telling her “Oh you have the Obamas’ dog!”

Stagg told the source her general reply is “No, the Obamas have our dog.”

With puppy eyes like Bo’s, one could see how he’s landed on T-shirts, baseball cards, and in books. For more information on Bo, visit www.obama-dog.com.

Underwood, a longtime animal lover who used to volunteer at a local veterinary clinic, recently revealed to US Weekly that when she ties the knot with hockey player, Mike Fisher, she will definitely have Ace in her ceremony.

"It would be like if I was getting married and I had a child – of course my child would be in the wedding," Underwood said.

She added that while Ace may be donning a tuxedo for the big day, he may have a little assistance with some of his ring-bearing duties.

Underwood told the news provider that Ace would not be getting the actual ring for fear that the small dog would run off with it or even accidently swallow it—compromising her pet’s health.

Underwood, who is rarely seen without Ace, is excited to make him a part of her ceremony.

"He’s like my kid," she said.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that service dogs can accompany their owners even if the facility does not allow animals- but when 5-year-old Amanda Ivancevich, entered a local store with her mother and service dog, Ellie, the store owner insisted the dog stay outside, North Carolina NBC affiliate WECT 6 reported.

According to OhmiDog.com, Ellie has the ability to alert people when Ivancevich is about to suffer from a seizure, as service dogs are trained for emergency situations and must remain in prime dog health care to complete their duties.

Owner Robert Bryant, who thought the dog was unsanitary and would mess up his merchandise, apologized for the incident after Ivancevich’s mother, Susan, garnered support from local residents to boycott Bryant’s store.

Bryant remains apologetic and has since set-up a special visit with the family and Ellie.