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Biden's dog Commander removed from White House after multiple biting incidents raise safety concerns

  • President Biden's dog Commander has been involved in over a dozen biting incidents with White House staff and Secret Service agents.
  • The German Shepherd has bitten over 10 Secret Service agents between October 2022 and March 2023, causing injuries and requiring medical treatment.
  • Commander was removed from the White House campus in early October 2023 while the Bidens evaluate next steps for the dog.
  • The White House has acknowledged the biting incidents and expressed concern for staff safety, gratitude for Secret Service support, and commitment to addressing Commander's behavior.
  • This follows a similar situation in 2021 when the Bidens' previous dog Major was also removed from the White House after aggressive behavior and biting incidents involving staff.
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