Biden’s Dog Commander: White House Very Stressful; How many dog incidents? quarantined?

Jean-Pierre On Biden’s Dog Commander: “The White House Complex Can Be Unique And Very Stressful”

On 7/25/2023 a reporter asked White House Press Sec Karine Jean-Pierre, “On a very different topic: the dog. (Laughter.) It seems that Commander Biden has a bit of a biting problem. Can you give us the latest? And also, any plans for him to, perhaps, make a move, go stay with some family friends, as — as Major Biden, the previous dog, did?

KJP: So, as — (laughter) — as you all know, the White House complex can be unique and very stressful. And that is something I’m sure — (laughter) — you all can understand. And — and it is — as I just said, is — it is unique and it is stressful for all of us, so you can imagine what it’s like for a family pet and family pets, more — more broadly.

And so, look, the First Family is working through ways to make this situation better for everyone. I think there was a statement that came out of the First Lady’s Office from my colleague over there, Elizabeth Alexander, so I’ll just kind of lay out a little bit of what she put out in her statement.

So, they have been partnering with the Secret Service and Executive Residence staff on additional leashing protocols and training, as well as establishing designated areas for Commander to run and exercise.

According to the Secret Service, each incident referenced was treated similarly to comparable — comparable, pardon me, workplace injuries with relevant notifications of reporting procedures followed.

And so, the President and the First Lady are obviously — and continue to be incredibly grateful to the Secret Service

Q: how many dog incidents have occurred? A: refer you to Secret Servic

Reporter: just had a follow-up on the dog. The span of time in those emails was four months, ending in January. Do you know how many incidents have occurred since then?

KJP: Honestly, I would have to refer you to the Secret Service. They would have that information for you.

Q: other incidents or difference? A: refer you to Secret Service

Reporter: I know you referred us to the Secret Service for other incidents regarding —

KJP: Commander.

Reporter: — of Commander in the doghouse with the Secret Service —

KJP: In the doghouse. (Laughs.)

Reporter: — itself. But I’m curious: Have any Residence staff or other White House staff been bitten or —

KJP: I would have to refer you to Secret Service. They would have that information.

Reporter: There was — is there a difference between these incidents and those with Major, who also had to retreat from —

KJP: I would —

Reporter: — the White House?

KJP: No, I totally understand the question. This is something that Secret Service can answer.

Q: after a dog bites, must be quarantined for 10 days A: refer you to USSS

Reporter: I want to follow up on Commander. I actually had some experience with presidential dogs —

KJP: Oh —

Reporter: — biting me. So I thought that I’d ask this question.

KJP: I wonder why.

Reporter: Yeah. (Laughter.)

KJP: Sorry, that was too easy.

Reporter: No, I’ll tell you. You know, it was — it was George W. Bush’s dog.

KJP: Oh?

Reporter: And George W. Bush’s election — I’m sorry, Barack Obama’s election had just occurred. So I think Barney was getting used to the idea of leaving the White House and just was disappointed that he’d be leaving. So, I mean — anyway, I wanted to ask you about —

KJP: That’s a real psychological —

Reporter: I’ve thought about it. (Laughs.)

KJP: — understanding of a dog there, my friend. (Laughter.)

Reporter: So, under D.C. municipal rules, after a dog bites an individual, the dog must be quarantined for 10 days. Do you know if Commander was quarantined for —

KJP: I —

Reporter: — a period of time?

KJP: I would have to refer you to USSS.

Reporter: Okay.

KJP: I have to refer you to the Secret Service. You know, my team and I kind of did a bet to see how many times I would get questions on Commander. (Laughter.)

Reporter: Who’s winning?

Reporter: Who wins?

KJP: I don’t know. I got to — when — after this, I’ll let you know who’s winning. All right?

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Biden’s Dog Commander: White House Very Stressful; How many dog incidents? quarantined?