Assistance dogs, service animals, pups on a mission… Life would be quite challenging without their presence, wouldn’t it?
Thank goodness they are here!
Molly Burke was likely harboring similar thoughts when she received her guide dog, Elton John.
However, the visually impaired girl from L.A. didn’t foresee that her dog would falter one of his most significant trials so drastically that it turned out to be comical.
Just when she required Elton John to locate someone, he decided he preferred to direct her attention elsewhere, as if he were saying: Lady, priorities come first, come on!
Who did Elton John discover? Was he genuinely that distant from what Molly was asking of him?
Let’s just say grocery trips will feel different from now on.
Locate Mom, Elton John
Molly Burke is a young woman residing in Los Angeles, California. Despite her condition, Molly has managed to achieve many things in her life. She is a speaker, a content creator on social media, an author, an advocate, and a devoted dog mom to her beloved Elton John.
Even though Molly coped with her visual impairment quite well, she still required assistance in the form of a guide dog. Enter her life: Elton John… a mix of Labrador and Bernese Mountain Dog, commonly known as the Labernese.
This wasn’t Molly’s inaugural guide dog. She had previously had one that retired before Elton, so adjusting to a new pup was not overly complicated. Molly and Elton quickly discovered common ground and began savoring life together.
She anticipated everything from the new guide dog pup, except for him to commit such a comical blunder.
On that day, Molly, her mother, and Elton John were shopping for groceries at a nearby supermarket. You know how it goes; moms always seem to get lost when you need them.
As Molly struggled to find her mother, she requested Elton to assist her. Elton John began tugging on his leash towards one direction, so Molly assumed he had sniffed her and she awaited their reunion.
However, when Elton halted, Molly realized mom was nowhere to be seen. He didn’t lead Molly to her, although she had requested it and he was pulling the leash. The new guide dog failed one of his initial assessments considerably.
To add to the hilarity, Molly discovered where Elton had directed her.
Guess what? Right to the aisle filled with dog toys!
@mollyburkeofficial And once again, my guide dog seized the chance to shop for himself! LOL #GuideDog #DogsOfTikTok #ServiceDog #Shopping #Blind #BlindGirl #DogToys #Mom #ShoppingDay #ShoppingTrip #Funny #Cute ♬ original sound – Molly Burke
Molly was astonished by this dog’s actions. Elton was preoccupied with some new toys and appeared indifferent to Molly’s requirement to complete a task. Toys before everything!
“While this isn’t behavior he should exhibit while on duty, no working dog is flawless, and they all occasionally make errors, experience off days, and have their particular distractions — in his case, stuffed toys,” remarked Molly. “I chuckled, thinking it was rather adorable and amusing, then reminded him that he’s supposed to be working and it’s not the time for toy selection.”
Fortunately, Molly’s mom located them shortly after, sharing a hearty laugh. Typical Elton behavior!
Elton John is truly fond of shopping, which is quite unusual since we are all aware of how much men dislike shopping sprees. Well, this guide dog is something special and never passes up an opportunity to shop for himself.
@mollyburkeofficial This boy certainly knows how to make me laugh at times! #Shop #Shopping #EltonJohn #Nordstrom #Teddy #TeddyBear #StuffedAnimal #DogsOfTikTok #GuideDog #ServiceDog ♬ original sound – Molly Burke
Truly, never! Wherever Molly ventures, Elton accompanies her. And, wherever stuffed toys can be found, Elton is always there, giving each one a sniff and selecting his favorite. Molly occasionally gives in and purchases him a new toy.
@mollyburkeofficial As usual, my guide dog managed to lead me to the stuffed animal section… He’s a man after my own heart! We both enjoy snuggling up with a soft toy! #GuideDog #Shopping #StuffedAnimals #DogsOfTikTok ♬ Beautiful – Soft boy
Just imagine how cluttered their home would be if Molly indulged Elton with every single stuffed toy he desired!
Indeed, they would be quite inundated with Elton’s toys.
Get it together, Elton. You have a responsibility to attend to, and Molly needs you to concentrate.
Molly and Elton are very popular on TikTok. This delightful girl and her guide dog document their daily escapades on this platform. Many of their videos have gone viral, and viewers eagerly anticipate seeing Elton in the next video.
If you’re curious to see how life unfolds for a blind girl and her dog, hit that ‘follow’ button and stay tuned for Molly and Elton’s next adventures!