President's Dog Bites White House Staff Again... At Least the 10th Time

Biden Couple's Side "Working to Improve Situation"
"Additional Commander Training... Designated Zones Also Established"

U.S. President Joe Biden's pet dog is emerging as a new headache at the White House. It has reportedly bitten White House staff at least 10 times.

According to local media reports including CNN, the conservative civic group 'Judicial Watch' obtained Secret Service records through the Freedom of Information Act and released them on the 25th (local time). The approximately 200-page document included incidents involving Biden's pet dog, Commander (a German Shepherd).

Commander was involved in at least 10 biting or attacking incidents targeting Secret Service personnel between October last year and January this year. One staff member was even hospitalized as a result.

In October last year, Commander lost control and lunged at a Secret Service agent while First Lady Jill Biden was walking the dog. It was reported that Mrs. Biden was unable to control the dog at the time of the incident.

President Joe Biden's pet dog, Commander.
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In November of the same year, a staff member sent an email to colleagues stating that "Commander bit the upper right arm and thigh." The staff member received first aid at the White House and then had to visit a hospital.

The staff member who returned to work was reportedly attacked by Commander again the very next day. According to the records, he used a metal cart to defend himself from Commander’s attack and worked under restricted duties for several days following a doctor's advice.

Commander is not the only one of President Biden's dogs to have caused incidents. Before Commander, Biden had another German Shepherd named Major. Major was a rescue dog adopted by the Biden family in 2018.

However, after moving into the White House, Major exhibited several aggressive behaviors. In particular, Major showed threatening behavior by attacking White House security personnel multiple times, and eventually had to be relocated to the Biden family residence in Delaware.

At the time, CNN reported, "Major's aggressive behavior was serious enough to send the dogs back to Delaware," adding, "We inquired about this at the White House but received no response."

However, in Commander’s case, the Bidens have announced plans to strengthen training for the dog. First Lady Biden’s communications director Elizabeth Alexander told the media, "The White House can be a stressful environment for pets," and "We are working to improve the situation for everyone."

She added, "The Bidens plan to provide additional training for Commander and are setting up designated areas where Commander can run freely. The President and First Lady are grateful to the Secret Service and White House staff."

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