But in January he was completely uprooted from his familiar surroundings and into a completely foreign environment.
The White House doubles as an office," says Deshong.
“There are staff members, security, and visitors around the clock.
This creates lots of stimuli for a dog to adjust to.
There are a lot of new sights, smells, and sounds.”
Plus, he’s not just adjusting to new people there are dogs around that aren’t pets.
Major is getting used to them being around as well," Deshong explains.
“Like people, dogs and other types of animals have individual personalities.
Some dogs have a calmer, friendlier disposition than others, regardless of breed,” she says.
“Age could play a factor.
As dogs age, they tend to become calmer.
“This isn’t Champ’s first time at the rodeo,” says Deshong.
“When Major previously underwent obedience training, he learned to respond to the Bidens as his masters.
Major has a new handler now,” she says.
