what happened to bidens dog

According to multiple sources, President Joe Bidens 2-year-old German shepherd, Commander, has been involved in a series of biting incidents against White House staff and US Secret Service officers. On October 4, 2023, Commander was removed from the White House, and a spokesperson for First Lady Jill Biden confirmed that the dog is no longer staying at the White House while next steps are evaluated. The spokesperson did not say where Commander was taken or whether the move from the White House would be permanent. The Bidens have been working with Secret Service, trainers, veterinarians, and residence staff to address Commanders behavior, and they have been taking the situation seriously for months. The Bidens have long been dog owners, and the topic of their dogs behavior is a sensitive subject for staff to raise. Commander was gifted to the Bidens as a puppy in December 2021 after the death of their German shepherd Champ earlier that year). Another Biden dog, Major, was also involved in multiple biting incidents at the White House and was sent to live with a family friend in Delaware in 2021).