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Kate Sullivan

Handler · Finn

Aug 19, 2025, 2:43 PM EDT

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Finn nailed the grocery store today

Cart aisle was packed and Finn stayed on task. I still get nervous in the bakery section but we made it through checkout.

6 Comments

SparkyMom
We walk the floor plan before bedtime routine. your dog clearly trusts your leadership. Appreciate the honesty here.
Aug 23, 2025, 1:43 PM EDT
Tony Miles
Did you bring a backup handler or solo? If Blitz could read they would nod aggressively.
Aug 29, 2025, 10:43 AM EDT
TwoDayTrainer
Shared this with my partner — they do not get handler life but Prime does. Also the hardware store carts are louder than people admit.
Aug 30, 2025, 1:43 AM EDT
SparkyMom
Honestly Checkout lines teach patience for both species. Did anyone on staff give you trouble or was it smooth? (when the weather finally cooled off for us).
Aug 30, 2025, 1:43 PM EDT
SparkyMom
Big box early mornings are the only sane strategy. burnout posts hit different when someone is honest. Nice reset energy.
Aug 31, 2025, 3:43 AM EDT
Victor Santos
Real talk, you made a hard outing look manageable — thunder nights are a whole separate training plan.
Aug 31, 2025, 6:43 AM EDT

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