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South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem, who is reportedly being considered as Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, has come under criticism for shooting an 18-month-old dog that she deemed “untrainable” and then using the incident to promote her book. She faced backlash on social media after using the incident to plug her book, stating that tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm. The author of the article disagrees, arguing that shooting a young dog is not a tough decision, but a heartless act, and shares a personal story about adopting and training an “untrainable” dog.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s Controversial Dog Decision
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s decision to shoot an 18-month-old dog has raised eyebrows and provoked outrage. The Republican governor deemed the dog “untrainable” and chose to end its life, a move that has been heavily criticized by the public.
Many feel that shooting an “untrainable” dog is an unforgivable act, even in the world of politics where voters often overlook various misdeeds.
Noem’s Book Promotion Amidst Backlash
Noem’s decision to publicize this incident in her book compounded the public’s disgust. Following the social media backlash, Noem defended herself on X, previously known as Twitter, using the controversy to promote her book. She asserted that “tough decisions” like this are commonplace on a farm and cited the recent euthanization of three family horses.
Despite the controversy, Noem is still being considered as a potential vice presidential running mate for Donald Trump.
Dealing with an “Untrainable” Dog
Many argue that shooting an “untrainable” dog is not a “tough decision,” but rather an easy and heartless way out. Our own experience with an “untrainable” dog, Jack, suggests that with patience and the right guidance – in our case, another dog – such pets can adapt and thrive.
Jack, a rescue pup from Apache Junction, was initially deemed “untrainable.” However, with the help of another dog, Minnie, Jack adapted and lived a happy life until he was 18 years old. Minnie, his trainer and companion, lived to be 17.
Being “untrainable” does not deem a dog unfit. However, a potential vice-presidential candidate being clueless about animal welfare raises serious concerns.
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