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Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story — and the vilification she received on social media — has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Experts who work with hunting dogs like Noem’s said she should have trained — not killed — the pup, or found other options if the dog was out of control. 

Noem has tried to reframe the story from two decades ago as an example of her willingness to make tough decisions. She wrote on social media that the 14-month-old wirehaired pointer named Cricket had shown aggressive behavior by biting.

“As I explained in the book, it wasn’t easy,” she said on X. “But often the easy way isn’t the right way.”

Still, Democrats and even some conservatives have been critical.

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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I'd say he treats them way too well considering it took him quite some time to choose between keeping his dogs in the White House and not endangering the people whose job it is to save his life. I'm sure his dogs are very sweet and loyal to him. I have a dog who is very sweet and loyal to me and my family... but I wouldn't let her wander around the White House if I was in charge because I know she'd do exactly what they did. Sucks for him and for them that he has to leave them in his non-presidential home, but it was just a bad idea to keep them with him.

But I'd still put someone who loves dogs and/or cats over someone who hates both.

[-] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 14 points 6 months ago

I don't disagree, but do love the mental image of Secret Service members trying to fend off a German shepherd without hurting it because it's the president's dog, walking around on eggshells in case they accidentally piss it off.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

I have to admit, that's pretty funny.

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