Posted on 07/25/2023 5:38:11 AM PDT by NautiNurse
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s nearly two-year-old German shepherd Commander bit seven people in a four-month period after former first dog Major was ousted from the White House over similar aggressive behavior, according to internal Secret Service communications reviewed by The Post.
The shocking spate of incidents involving Commander — none of them previously known — mirror attacks involving Major, who the White House says was given to family friends after biting many Secret Service members in 2021.
In the most serious documented incident involving Commander, the White House physician’s office on Nov. 3, 2022, referred a bitten Secret Service uniformed officer to a local hospital for treatment after the dog clamped down on their arm and thigh, according to emails released under the Freedom of Information Act to conservative legal group Judicial Watch.
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the dog bites — after facing criticism for non-transparency for covering up incidents involving former first dog Major.
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Biden, 80, has reportedly expressed doubts about the honesty of a Secret Service member who reported being bitten on the leg by his prior dog Major, also a German shepherd, and the White House has not disclosed any biting incidents involving Commander, who often can be heard barking on the executive mansion’s grounds.
Behind the scenes, agents described alarming series of incidents.
The most serious incident on Nov. 3 began as a Secret Service officer was seated at the bottom of a stairwell at the White House.
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The fellow Secret Service member wrote back: “What a joke… if it wasn’t their dog he would already have been put down – freaking clown needs a muzzle.”
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It’s possible that the dogs issues are directly Bidens fault. Dementia patients are often violent so it’s possible that he beats the dogs. There have been recent articles about Bidens temper. I wouldn’t give him an ant farm to raise.
"Stupid Dog!"
I have taken a couple of dogs through dog obedience training. The person definitely needs to establish themselves as “pack leader”. With a definite pack leader, some discipline/training, Commander would likely be just fine; however, with some breeds, this being one of them, you need to stay on top of the situation. GS are a smart, working breed (my grandfather always had GS on his farm) - Commander is likely bored stiff. He needs a “job”, something to do to occupy his mind & burn off energy. The WH itself, demented, frail FJB, plus the rest of any dysfunctional family members hanging around, are not a proper home for this dog.
Yup! :-)
And sued into oblivion for pain and suffering.
A perfect example of the Myth's problem-solving ability.
I know they are smart dogs but too close to the wolf for me.
I would say that Biden never knew to, or bothered to, socialize his GSDs. They need to be socialized as puppies or they develop fear aggression, which I am sure you know.
"In the most serious documented incident involving Commander, the White House physician’s office on Nov. 3, 2022, referred a bitten Secret Service uniformed officer to a local hospital for treatment after the dog clamped down on THEIR arm and thigh..."
Accidental writing error, or is the reference to a non-binary Secret Service Agent?
Alternate writing style to withhold the gender of the anonymous source, instead of using him/her, s/he, himself/herself.
I think that is likely. That said, I don't think a GS is the right pet for a place like the WH. My parents had a GS while I was growing up. The dog was fiercely loyal to family members but had some issues with strangers. The dog didn't like door to door salesmen and repairmen. When I stayed out late at night, the dog was ready to chew my arm off if I was stranger entering the house.
Well, I sure lost all my respect for them as a result of The Big Guy. The SS can GTH as far as I’m concerned.
The dog is finding the Biden stashes and is cracked out to the gills ?
Ah hahaha.
I posted before read the other the other replies .
One dog biting can be attributed to the dog. Two biting dogs from the same family is the family’s fault.
I have a very scary looking GSD. She will bark at you if you enter our home without us there. But because she is well socialized, she is likely to lick you to death if she knows you are welcomed into the home.
Biden obviously treats his dog poorly.
Caesar Milan doesn’t train the dog. He trains the owner. Biden doesn’t think his dog has a problem. Even the worlds best trainer can’t help a stupid owner.
A German shepherd shouldn’t be in the White House.
A dog cookie is the “Price of admission’ here.
Don’t know who is training who-—but I give visitors a cookie to give my Rott mix & he settlers down.
When he realizes there is no danger-—he want more attention.
There isn’t a trainable Biden on the planet.
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