JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, is facing scrutiny following a viral videos of him walking his European sheep, Atlas. Vance’s ability to handle his dog has been the subject of the picture, which was meant to show his down-to-earth side.
Vance is shown holding the middle of Atlas ‘ rope in the picture rather than the suggested wrist ring. Atlas, who was wearing a” Easy Walk” harness to control pull dogs, allegedly had three fingers on him. According to researchers, this approach might not be safe for handling a large canine like Atlas and could result in health concerns.
Professional views
Eli Yudin, a trained dog walker, criticized Vance’s method. If Atlas decides to move or chase something, “using only three hands to keep the leash might not be enough,” Yudin said. Additionally, Vance might suffer possible harm as a result. He noted that the strap and collar, though properly fitted, does not compensate for the lack of appropriate managing.
Johnny Stoumbos, another dog walking expert, echoed these problems. A educated dog owner would understand the value of a safe grip and effective rope control, especially for a large breed, he said. Stoumbos suggested that the video might have been used as a political stunt to portray Atlas as exceedingly behaved without the need for any particular watchful eye.
Atlas’s actions raises fears
The film also highlighted Atlas’s system dialect, with some visitors noting that the canine appeared nervous, with his tail and ears over. This stung because Yudin believed Atlas might not be used to being walked by Vance. ” While body language can be misleading, Atlas’s apparent unease could indicate that Vance is n’t the primary handler”, Yudin observed.
Campaign affect
Vance, who joined the GOP seat in July, has been battling opinions of being out of reach. Although the picture may have had the same impact, the purpose behind including Atlas on the plan trail was to personalize Vance. It has questioned Vance’s dog-handling abilities and made it harder for him to connect with voters in the absence of a realistic image.
The film, which was intended to highlight a specific time, rather heightened concerns about Vance’s eligibility and raised concerns about his interactions with his dog.
