Dog duty designate in D.C.

What do parents everywhere say when a child asks to get a pet?

"You will have to take care of it," is usually the reply.

For the reality, take a look at this article on msnbc.com about Michelle Obama's new puppy, Bo.

She said:

"Even though the kids are supposed to do a lot of the work, I'm still up at 5:15 a.m. taking my dog out. So for everyone who has a child asking for a puppy – you have to want the dog," Mrs. Obama said to knowing laughter from a luncheon audience of congressional spouses.

Good to know things aren't all that different depending on where you live.