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Washington: After biting several staff workers, US President Joe Biden’s dog Commander has been removed from the White House, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. While they consider “next steps” for the presidential canine, the Bidens have dispatched the two-year-old German Shepherd to an unidentified location.
White House’s Commander
The announcement followed news that Commander, an adorable dog who moved into the White House in 2021, had been involved in more episodes of biting than had previously been thought. The Secret Service admitted that 11 of its agents had been bit, but claimed that the actual number was greater and that other White House staff members had also been bitten.
It’s about safety of people at the White House
“The President and First Lady care deeply about the safety of those who work at the White House and those who protect them every day,” Elizabeth Alexander, communications director for Biden’s wife Jill, said in a statement.
“They remain grateful for the patience and support of the US Secret Service and all involved, as they continue to work through solutions. Commander is not presently on the White House campus while next steps are evaluated.”
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What next with Commander
No other information was provided regarding Commander’s location or the permanence of the change. On September 30, when photographers saw him on the Truman balcony of the president’s private quarters, Commander was last seen at the White House.
The Bidens have in the past attributed their pets’ boisterous behavior to the “stressful” atmosphere at the White House. After another German Shepherd, Major, was taken to live with family friends in Delaware due to biting, Commander is the second of the Bidens’ dogs to be removed from the White House due to biting.
Champ, a cherished family pet, passed away in 2021 at the age of thirteen. In December 2021, the First Family publicly welcomed Commander. Biden tweeted “Welcome to the White House” along with a picture of the puppy running while holding a tennis ball.
