Grocery Store

A man in a light shirt and shorts stands in a grocery store holding a red cart and a German Shepherd puppy on a leash near a refrigerated section with juice and dairy products.
A man in a light shirt and shorts stands in a grocery store holding a red cart and a German Shepherd puppy on a leash near a refrigerated section with juice and dairy products.

I had my first trip to a grocery store! The array of delicious smells was incredible—I couldn’t believe how many there were. Even though I was tempted to taste some things, guide dog puppies in training aren’t allowed to eat human food. We’re trained to ignore these tasty distractions so we can focus entirely on our partner. It was challenging, but I managed to stay on track!

I also had my first escalator adventure. At first, my puppy raiser carried me on and off, but after a few trips up and down, he let me navigate it on my own. Next time, I’ll be ready to handle the whole process by myself. It’s crucial for guide dog puppies in training to learn how to handle everyday obstacles we’ll face with our partners.

🐾 Peggy

A man with sunglasses pushes a red shopping cart by a checkout lane, accompanied by a German Shepherd service dog on a leash. A store employee gestures in the background. Grocery signs are visible.A man in a light blue shirt and shorts rides an escalator with a service dog. He holds the dogs harness and leash. Another person is seated in the background.An older man with a small dog on a leash stands by a deli counter in a grocery store. His red shopping cart is nearby, and another shopper is visible in the background near fresh produce.