# @guidedogfoundation on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8QwURJGb2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33031851-guidedogfoundation-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1b0af0ff43.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-11T17:53:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Guide Dog Foundation (@guidedogfoundation) — https://gondola.cc/guidedogfoundation

## Caption

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at a Puppy Class at Lowe’s! 🔨🐾

Guide dogs in training need to experience a variety of environments to prepare for their future work. Our Puppy Department works with our puppy raisers during classes held in everyday locations, helping pups practice essential skills for success.

At a recent class at Lowe’s, raisers with pups over nine months old worked on skills that will be evaluated as these pups approach their first birthday. Experiences like this are key to building confident and capable guide dogs!

Curious about puppy raising? Tap the link in our bio to learn more. 🦮

VD:
The video highlights a recent puppy class at Lowe’s, showcasing key training moments. It begins with a shot of the front of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store, panning down to two puppies standing with their raisers. One is a black Lab and the other is a yellow Lab. A Puppy Advisor is also seen speaking with the black Lab’s raiser.
Next, the yellow Lab and their raiser practice putting on their yellow “assistance dog in training” vest to ensure they are comfortable wearing it. The video then shows them walking across different surfaces to help build confidence in new environments. Meanwhile, the black Lab works on recall exercises with their raiser.
The scene shifts to both raisers speaking with the Puppy Advisor while the pups remain calm by their sides. Then, they practice walking past each other to reinforce focus and manage distractions.
The training continues in a kitchen setting. The yellow Lab sits beside a dishwasher while their raiser opens it and pulls out a rack. The black Lab relaxes on the floor while their raiser sorts through drawers. In the final training clip, the yellow Lab stays in a down position while their raiser drops kibble nearby. They successfully resist the temptation.
The video concludes with the puppy raisers and their pups walking away from the store after a productive training session.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,032
- **Likes:** 240
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- **Comments:** 7

## Tags

puppytraining, guidedog, loweshomeimprovement, guidedogfoundation

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