Earlier this summer, Jon caused issues when he made comments to People.com about the pups… “Those kids beat them up, climb on them, pull their tails, bite at them, drag them around and everything you can imagine not to do to an animal, they’ve done.” Readers and fans alike got upset an Jon was forced to eat his words and apologize. “I would like to clarify a recent statement I made regarding my family’s two German Shepherd puppies, Shoka and Nala. The statement - if taken literally and out of context - could be misinterpreted and I’d like to set the record straight. We understand the esponsibilities of being good dog owners. Whenever my kids are with Shoka and Nala, everyone is carefully supervised to ensure that no one - dog or child - is injured. Shoka and Nala are loyal companions who we consider members of our family. We would never do anything to hurt them, and treat them with the respect and love that they deserve.”