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President Biden's dog Commander takes a walk outside the West Wing on April 29, 2023.

Politics & Government

Commander bites again: Biden's dog has nipped another Secret Service officer

6:58pm September 27, 2023

by Tamara Keith

President Biden's dog bit several Secret Service agents a total of 10 times between October 2022 and January 2023. On Monday, he bit another officer at the White House.

President Biden's dog Commander looks out from the balcony during the 2022 Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony. Secret Service records show the dog has bitten a number of agents, raising concerns.

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Biden's dog, Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents

5:26pm July 25, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

The conservative group Judicial Watch obtained Secret Service emails complaining about Commander being aggressive. One bite sent an agent to the hospital.

President Biden shared photo and video footage of his new puppy, Commander, on social media Monday. The nearly 4-month-old German shepherd was a birthday gift from the president's brother and sister-in-law.

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The Bidens say hello to new puppy Commander, and Major is off to a new home

12:11pm December 21, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The new top dog at the White House is Commander Biden, a nearly 4-month-old German shepherd. Meanwhile, rescue dog Major is moving out and a cat is scheduled to arrive soon.