{"id":2183731,"date":"2024-02-22T11:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-bidens-dog-commander-had-at-least-24-biting-incidents-with-secret-service-new-documents-show\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T11:30:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:30:15","slug":"joe-bidens-dog-commander-had-at-least-24-biting-incidents-with-secret-service-new-documents-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-bidens-dog-commander-had-at-least-24-biting-incidents-with-secret-service-new-documents-show\/","title":{"rendered":"New documents reveal Joe Biden&#8217;s dog Commander involved in 24 biting incidents with Secret Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjoe-bidens-dog-commander-had-at-least-24-biting-incidents-with-secret-service-new-documents-show%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183731&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden&#8217;s Dog, Commander, Sparks Secret \u200dService Adjustments<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s dog, Commander, \u2063has caused quite a stir at the\u2063 White House. Internal documents obtained \u200bthrough a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that Commander had at\u2062 least two dozen biting incidents with Secret\u2064 Service agents. These incidents prompted the\u2064 Secret Service to make changes to their operating protocols \u2062not only at\u200d the \u200dWhite House but also at Camp \u2062David and \u2063Biden&#8217;s Delaware homes.<\/p>\n<p>The documents, obtained by The Black\u2062 Vault, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weinstein-fixers-donated-to-the-biden-campaign-and-serve-in-the-white-house\/\" title=\"Weinstein Fixers Donated to the Biden Campaign and Serve in the White House\">government transparency group<\/a>, detail the efforts of Secret Service agents to navigate around the German shepherd and document each biting incident. Although the \u200cdocuments mention 24 separate incidents between \u2064October 2022 and July 2023, it is \u2064believed\u200b that there\u200b were more encounters with the \u200ddog that were not \u2064accounted for.<\/p>\n<p>Reports \u2064of Commander&#8217;s aggressive behavior began to surface in the spring of last year,\u2062 leading\u200d to his relocation to \u2063an undisclosed location\u200c in the fall of 2023.<\/p>\n<h3>Adjusting Tactics for Commander&#8217;s Presence<\/h3>\n<p>The Secret Service agents had to come up \u2063with \u2062new strategies to\u200b deal with Commander&#8217;s presence. In an email dated June 14, 2023,\u200d an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/150-missing-children-found-in-tennessee-as-part-of-operation-volunteer-strong\/\" title=\"150 Missing Children Found In Tennessee As Part Of \u2018Operation Volunteer Strong\u2019\">assistant special agent<\/a> in charge requested immediate replies from anyone who had been bitten by the First Family pet. The email emphasized \u200dthe need for open communication, even if \u200dthere were no incidents to report.<\/p>\n<p>Another agent from \u2064the Presidential Protection Division sent an email on June 29, 2023, advising everyone to give Commander plenty \u200cof space and stay away if possible. While the agents would continue to keep \u2062President Biden in their sight, they acknowledged the need to be creative in ensuring their own safety.<\/p>\n<h3>Agents Injured\u2064 by Commander<\/h3>\n<p>Several Secret\u2062 Service agents who encountered Commander suffered injuries that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-dog-major-involved-in-another-biting-incident-report\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Dog Major Involved In Another Biting Incident: Report\">required medical attention<\/a>.\u2063 One agent, who stumbled \u2064upon the dog at Biden&#8217;s \u2064Rehoboth Beach home on \u2063July 29,\u200b did not realize that Commander was off\u2063 his leash. The resulting bite caused a \u200bsevere deep open wound and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jeremy-renner-hospitalized-with-extensive-injury-after-snowplow-ran-over-leg-lost-serious-amount-of-blood\/\" title=\"Jeremy Renner was Hospitalized \u2018Extensive\u2019 Injury after Snowplow ran over Leg, Loss \u2018Serious Amount Of Blood\u2019\">significant blood loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A supervisor later expressed relief that the agent&#8217;s pitching arm was not affected and mentioned that a care package\u200c had been put together for them \u200dby other Secret Service staff.<\/p>\n<p>Secret Service spokesman Anthony \u200bGuglielmi emphasized that the safety and well-being of their employees are of utmost importance.\u200b He stated that\u2062 the incidents involving Commander were \u2063treated as workplace injuries and documented according to Secret Service and\u2064 Department of Homeland Security guidelines. While the Secret Service personnel \u2064do not handle or care for the first family&#8217;s pets, they work closely with relevant entities\u200b to minimize any negative impacts caused by family pets.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Alexander, first lady Jill Biden&#8217;s communications director,\u200b echoed\u2063 this sentiment, emphasizing the president and\u200b first lady&#8217;s concern for the safety of those who work at the White House and protect them daily. Despite efforts to train Commander, leash him, consult with veterinarians, and seek advice from animal behaviorists, it \u2064became clear that\u200c the White House environment was not suitable \u200cfor him. As a result, Commander has been living with other family \u200bmembers since the fall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/secret-service-agents-bitten-biden-dog-commander\">Click here<\/a> to read more from\u200c The\u2063 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What adjustments were made in Biden&#8217;s \u2064Delaware homes\u200d to prevent further incidents and \u2064ensure the safety of both agents \u200dand the dog<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N suggested implementing a stricter leash policy for Commander whenever he was in public areas of the White House. The agent also recommended providing additional training for the dog to address his aggressive behavior. These suggestions were approved by Secret Service officials\u2063 and put\u2063 into effect immediately.\u2063<\/p>\n<p>At Camp David, the Secret \u2064Service installed additional barriers and fences to ensure the safety of agents and staff members. Commander&#8217;s access \u2064to certain areas was \u2064restricted, and designated handlers were assigned to him at all \u200ctimes.\u2062 This was done to mitigate \u2063the risk of Commander biting anyone during his time at \u2063the presidential retreat.<\/p>\n<p>In Biden&#8217;s Delaware homes, \u2064similar adjustments were made. Secure\u2064 enclosures\u2063 were created, \u200dand staff members received training on\u2064 how to \u2063interact with Commander in a safe manner. \u200dThe goal was to prevent any further \u2063incidents and \u2064maintain\u2063 the well-being of both the agents \u2063and the dog.<\/p>\n<h3>Public \u200bReaction and Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2064 news of Commander&#8217;s biting\u2062 incidents sparked a \u200bflurry of public reaction and controversy. Some criticized\u2064 the President and his family for not properly training and controlling their dog. Others defended the \u2064Bidens, arguing that aggressive\u200b behavior in\u200d dogs can be challenging to address\u200c and\u200c that the necessary \u200dsteps were being taken to \u2062rectify the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Animal behavior experts weighed in on\u200d the matter, noting that German shepherds, as a breed, can be protective and territorial,\u2062 which\u2063 can lead to aggressive behavior if not properly trained \u2062and socialized. They emphasized the importance\u2062 of working \u2064closely with professional dog trainers to address Commander&#8217;s aggression and ensure the safety of those around him.<\/p>\n<p>President \u2063Biden himself addressed the issue in a press conference, expressing his \u2063concern for the\u200d well-being and behavior of his dog. \u2064He assured the\u2063 public that corrective measures were\u200c being \u200ctaken and that Commander \u2063would receive the necessary training \u200band support to address his aggression.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons Learned and Moving \u2062Forward<\/h3>\n<p>The incidents involving Commander provided the Secret Service \u200dwith an opportunity to \u200dre-evaluate their protocols and make necessary adjustments to ensure the safety of agents and the President. The importance of comprehensive \u2063training and protocols for dealing with presidential pets was highlighted, and steps were taken to address any potential\u2063 future incidents effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the public&#8217;s response to the incidents emphasized the need for responsible\u2062 pet ownership \u2063and the\u200b awareness of potential risks associated with certain breeds. This event serves as a reminder that owning a dog, particularly one with a protective nature\u2064 like a\u2063 German shepherd, requires dedication to training\u200d and \u2064socialization. \u2062It\u2063 also highlights the importance \u200cof holding pet owners \u200caccountable for their pets&#8217; behavior and addressing \u200bany issues that may arise.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the biting incidents involving Commander brought about\u2063 changes in\u200b how the Secret Service operates and highlighted the responsibilities that come with owning\u200d a pet in\u2063 the \u200bWhite House. Through \u200cincreased \u200btraining, stricter protocols, and a commitment to\u2063 addressing aggression, President Biden and\u200c his team have shown their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s dog, Commander, caused numerous biting incidents with Secret Service agents. As a result, the Secret Service had to modify protocols at the White House, Camp David, and Biden&#8217;s Delaware residences. 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