President Obama and Bo Go Holiday Shopping -- PICTURES

By Ethan Klapper

Updated: December 21, 2011 | 4:24 p.m.
December 21, 2011 | 3:58 p.m.

President Obama on Wednesday went holiday shopping in Alexandria, Va. He stopped in at PetSmart, Best Buy, and a local pizzeria. He also happened to bring his dog, Bo, along for the trip.

.media-gallery { display: block; } .media-gallery { display: none; }

President Obama and his dog Bo shop at PetSmart in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Bo hangs out with a poodle named Cinnamon at PetSmart. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

"Okay, Bo, don't get too personal here," Obama said of Bo's encounters with Cinnamon. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

At PetSmart, Obama purchased two items, including a large dog bone. He paid with a $50 bill. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Obama also stopped at Best Buy, where he went shopping for his daughters. He bought "Just Dance," a game for the Nintendo Wii, as well as two $50 iTunes gift cards. "The girls beat me every time on these dance games," Obama said, "but you'll never get a picture of me (playing) because I get graded F every time." (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Following his shopping trip, Obama visited Del Ray Pizzeria in Alexandria, where he bought some pizza pies. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Get the latest news and analysis delivered to your inbox. Sign up for National Journal's morning alert, Wake-Up Call, and afternoon newsletter, The Edge. Subscribe here.