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Hello Humans. My name is Commander. (Original Post) BootinUp Apr 30 OP
I love the Oval PawOffice LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 #1
Awwwwwww... calimary Apr 30 #29
KNR niyad Apr 30 #2
More of these can be found here........ KS Toronado Apr 30 #3
Cruella DeKota BaronChocula Apr 30 #6
Kristi Moan even LOOKS like her peppertree Apr 30 #8
Just give her a Tulsi Gabbard gray streak BaronChocula Apr 30 #9
I don't think she was ever out! dchill Apr 30 #15
Brings back memories of Michele Bachmann PatSeg Apr 30 #20
Commander bit at least 24 people Polybius Apr 30 #4
Wow. I remember reading he snapped at a secret service agent Demobrat Apr 30 #5
Yeah, 24 people Polybius Apr 30 #12
And yet he still does not deserve to be shot. ColinC Apr 30 #13
And if sparkeyd53 Apr 30 #22
And yet he would still not deserve it. ColinC Apr 30 #23
That's not the point of the post. Elessar Zappa Apr 30 #16
And there may not have been enough time PatSeg Apr 30 #19
They are German Shepherd Dogs Progressive dog Apr 30 #24
According to some posters, they all deserved it MichMan Apr 30 #32
I've heard that some SS agents are Trumpturds...... AZ8theist Apr 30 #34
He's still a good boi Oneironaut Apr 30 #33
The only good thing about it is that he's not in the WH anymore terrorizing Polybius Apr 30 #37
So brilliant AKwannabe Apr 30 #7
Great message. Wonder how he's doing in his new home? Hekate Apr 30 #10
Some dogs dont react well Aussie105 Apr 30 #11
Constant strangers and movement PlutosHeart Apr 30 #14
He's probably so relieved to not have to guard his dad 24/7 - TBF Apr 30 #17
Yeah this particular dog certainly got a LOT more leeway than the vast majority of dogs. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 30 #18
I believe that Commander k55f5r Apr 30 #21
Commander bit others besides secret service WhiskeyGrinder Apr 30 #25
Dogs are very intuitive. hamsterjill Apr 30 #30
This would make an absolutely GREAT political ad! Jilly_in_VA Apr 30 #26
Pretttttty sure the Biden administration wouldn't leap at the chance to indulge in renewed interest in Commander, where WhiskeyGrinder Apr 30 #27
Wellll Jilly_in_VA Apr 30 #28
I personally dislike George Noory but NJCher Apr 30 #35
That remark, or a like one about cats, would end it for me as well. niyad Apr 30 #36
Aw he's so cute here MustLoveBeagles Apr 30 #31

Polybius

(15,572 posts)
4. Commander bit at least 24 people
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 12:53 AM
Apr 30

The pic makes him look like an innocent pup that wouldn't harm a flea.

Demobrat

(9,069 posts)
5. Wow. I remember reading he snapped at a secret service agent
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 12:58 AM
Apr 30

or something like that. But 24 people? That dog was not happy. Hope they found him a more compatible environment.

Elessar Zappa

(14,164 posts)
16. That's not the point of the post.
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 02:55 AM
Apr 30

And he was probably stressed out plus the fact that he’s a German Shepard which means he’s protective. Doesn’t mean he’s a bad dog.

PatSeg

(47,817 posts)
19. And there may not have been enough time
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 11:51 AM
Apr 30

to train him properly before he moved into the White House. In a more normal situation, the Bidens could have spent more time with him minus all the "strangers" coming in and out of his life. Also Joe and Jill would have been away from home a lot. Meanwhile, he was very young when they got him. Of course, it is possible he may have never been a good fit for a White House dog.

I know what you mean about German Shepards being very protective. Another reason why the right training is essential. Unfortunately, both Commander and Major bit people.

Polybius

(15,572 posts)
37. The only good thing about it is that he's not in the WH anymore terrorizing
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:03 PM
Apr 30

Last edited Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:49 PM - Edit history (1)

Tough dog that picks on humans who can't attack back.

PlutosHeart

(1,307 posts)
14. Constant strangers and movement
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 02:29 AM
Apr 30

doesn't work well with a majority of GS generally. Couple that with the stench of some of the agents...

TBF

(32,188 posts)
17. He's probably so relieved to not have to guard his dad 24/7 -
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 11:25 AM
Apr 30

that had to be exhausting. I'm glad they rehomed him!

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,553 posts)
18. Yeah this particular dog certainly got a LOT more leeway than the vast majority of dogs.
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 11:35 AM
Apr 30

I hope that farm upstate is giving him quite a bit of room to run.

k55f5r

(208 posts)
21. I believe that Commander
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 01:46 PM
Apr 30

was just vetting the secret service detail. He found 24 tRump supporters and marked them with his mouth. (No hands, remember?).

hamsterjill

(15,225 posts)
30. Dogs are very intuitive.
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 05:45 PM
Apr 30

I’d say your assessment has merit. He was, after all, the second dog that didn’t seem to like the secret service detail.

I always go with the dog!!!

Jilly_in_VA

(10,045 posts)
26. This would make an absolutely GREAT political ad!
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 05:17 PM
Apr 30

There was a discussion this morning at the shelter about the Slobfather and how he doesn't like animals. There was universal agreement that none of us were voting for him on those grounds alone, "Because somebody who hates animals doesn't belong in the White House!" Period.

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,553 posts)
27. Pretttttty sure the Biden administration wouldn't leap at the chance to indulge in renewed interest in Commander, where
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 05:18 PM
Apr 30

he might be now, or how long he was allowed to stick around and bite people.

Jilly_in_VA

(10,045 posts)
28. Wellll
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 05:24 PM
Apr 30

the other comment was, "Dogs know." That was right after the discussion about how German Shepherds, especially young ones, need, above all, consistency...the same one or two handlers every day taking them out, walking them, feeding them, whatever. Not a bunch of random Secret Service people every day. Even at the shelter we try out best to enforce that, and that's hard, what with rotating schedules and whatnot.

NJCher

(35,879 posts)
35. I personally dislike George Noory but
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 09:28 PM
Apr 30

he tells this story about dogs. For those who don't know, Noory is the host of Coast to Coast AM, the night time radio show that discusses paranormal topics.

He was on a date and took the woman to dinner.

During dinner the topic of dogs came up and the woman said she didn't like dogs and couldn't understand why anyone would have one.

Game changer. Noory called for the check and the evening was over.

MustLoveBeagles

(11,695 posts)
31. Aw he's so cute here
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 06:53 PM
Apr 30


Yes I know his history. I hope he's happy now that he's in a less stressful environment.

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