Secret Service Dog Guarding Biden Falls From Roof And Dies
A US Secret Service dog that was guarding Vice President Joe Biden fell from a roof and has died. The dog reportedly fell from the roof of a parking garage in New Orleans where Biden was a guest speaker for a political fundraiser.
Biden was in New Orleans speaking at a fundraiser for US Senator Mary Landrieu, who is running for re-election. The Secret Service dog was working with its handler as security for the Vice President when the accident occurred.
According to Secretservice.gov, the Secret Service has had a canine program since 1975. The dogs were initially trained to detect explosives. Belgian Shepherds are preferred for Secret Service due to their temperament and ability to adapt to multiple situations. Belgian Shepherds are known for being “working dogs,” and are used by government agencies worldwide. They are ideal dogs for government agencies because they are small, strong, and obedient.
The dogs and trainers complete an initial 20 weeks of training and continue to train eight hours per week. Secret Service dogs spend 24 hours a day with their handlers and usually retire when they are around 10 years old. Once a Secret Service dog is assigned to a handler, they stay with them the rest of their life.
As reported by WWLTV, the Secret Service dog guarding Vice President Joe Biden fell from the parking garage roof around 6:00 last night. The dog was taken by motorcade to Metairie Veterinary hospital. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the Secret Service dog was unable to recover from his injuries.
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Posted: January 27, 2013
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Jan 27, 2013
WTF! how does this happen!
Jan 27, 2013
So how did this happen?
Jan 27, 2013
handler should be investigated and charged.
Jan 28, 2013
1 2nd that Linda!
Jan 28, 2013
Clumsy dog and Joe Biden… good match.
Jan 28, 2013
Since when does Joe Biden need a guard dog, for heaven's sake? Just get another body guard…..
What a tragic LOSS -
Jan 28, 2013
Since when does Joe Biden need a guard dog, for heaven's sake? Just get another body guard…..
What a tragic LOSS -
Jan 28, 2013
RIP loyal protector. I'm sure the whole administration's heart goes out to you along with mine.
Jan 28, 2013
RIP loyal protector. I'm sure the whole administration's heart goes out to you along with mine.
Jan 28, 2013
No reason for a dog to be on a roof to begin with. Poor handling and reasoning.
Jan 28, 2013
Poor puppy. What did it see? What did it know and when did it know? Humm…
Jan 28, 2013
How sad! I love German Shepperds! They are the smartest and most loving breeds!
Jan 28, 2013
what a gem of a guy you must be ROBERT from NEVADA.
Bet you got most compassionate man of the year award from the HSUS!
Jan 28, 2013
boy, what a real sweetheart you must be Robert from Nevada—bet the HSUS nominated you for compassionate man of the year award…..NOT!
Jan 28, 2013
boy what a sweetheart you must be Robert from Nevada. bet the HSUS nominated you for most compassionate man of the year…..NOT!
Jan 28, 2013
I don't like biden, but I like you even less. you are a jerk
Jan 28, 2013
Next time let the dog do the fundraiser and send Biden up on the roof.
Jan 28, 2013
That's NOT a German Shepherd, it's a Belgian Malinois, a type of Belgian Sheepdog.
Jan 28, 2013
First off I would like to know what the dog was doing on the roof, seems like a very poor decision on the handlers part. Know for the real sad part of this, it is a shame that anything had to die protecting the POS Biden, it would have been better if he fell off the roof then it would not be any loss.
Jan 28, 2013
are they sure the dog didn't off himself because he had to protect the VP?
Jan 28, 2013
Rumors of Santa Claus impersonators with Red Ryder BB rifles to attempt assault weapon attacks on Biden.
Jan 28, 2013
My neighbor has two animals he named obama and obiden. Isn't that animal cruelty. They are donkeys or asses. Oh yeah , yhats what Democrats and liberals call themselves.
Jan 28, 2013
I would jump too if had to guard Biden…
Jan 28, 2013
Asshole
Jan 28, 2013
That poor dogs life was worth more than Bidens.
Jan 28, 2013
GOOD. Oh wait, I thought you said Biden fell and died while guarding a dog.. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I love animals, hate liberal turd socialists.
Jan 28, 2013
Your intelligence shows thru in your comment. And you still post "Univ" next to your name. ……? unbelievable.
Jan 28, 2013
So Sad, R.I.P.
Jan 28, 2013
Poor baby…rip.
Jan 28, 2013
Univ of Nevada needs SOMEBODY to sweep their hallways and empty the trash.
Jan 28, 2013
i want to know how and why this dog fell off the roof, where was his handler? very sad. condolences to his owners