Meet Elton John, a loyal guide dog to his blind mom, Molly Burke. The two are always together, and the dog is always happy to help Burke with everyday tasks such as shopping.
One day, Burke was shopping with her mother when they got separated. She then tasked Elton John to locate her mother so they could be back together.
Wandering through the store, Burke and her guide dog seemed to be looking for her mother. However, Elton John suddenly began pulling on his leash. Burke thought that the dog had already found her mother. But when the dog stopped walking, Burke’s mother was not there.
Instead, Burke and Elton John were in the aisle of dog toys, and Burke couldn’t help but laugh. That was not something the dog should be doing while working. However, Burke understood that service dogs like Elton John make mistakes and can sometimes be distracted.
Burke’s mother found the two a few minutes later. And although Elton John was not particularly helpful, Burke did not mind.
Since then, the dog has guided Burke to the toy aisle several times in different stores. He is determined, and it seems he is only attempting to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Burke has learned this is just one of the dog’s many quirks. Elton John may not be perfect, but he is an attentive and excellent service dog to his beloved fur mom. And as for Burke, she loves him just the way he is.
Burke shares such cute and funny moments on her TikTok account. Sometimes, people expect service dogs to be perfect working dogs; however, that is not usually the case. Burke finds it funny when Elton John makes innocent mistakes. Such moments show that he is just a dog but with an important job.
@mollyburkeofficial And once again, my guide dog took the opportunity to shop for himself! LOL #GuideDog #DogsOfTikTok #ServiceDog #Shopping #Blind #BlindGirl #DogToys #Mom #ShoppingDay #ShoppingTrip #Funny #Cute
Credits to Molly Burke