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Friday, November 21, 2008, 07:00
The five-month-old golden retriever/golden labrador cross also used the trip to complete a part of his training programme.
Sainsbury's staff and customers are funding Solo through the 'Name a Puppy, Change a Life' scheme run by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
It costs £5,000 to train a guide dog.
Staff and shoppers have staged fundraising events such as a 'treasure hunt' and held in-store collections.
Solo was accompanied on his trip by volunteer puppy walker Karen Tully, a part-time worker at the superstore.
Karen is responsible for ensuring Solo is friendly and responsive to commands, from the age of six weeks to about 14 months.
At that age, Solo will move to a specialised training centre.
Guide dogs must feel at ease in all environments, including towns and cities, relaxed in all forms of transport, and also behave well.
Pam Gratton, Guide Dogs' Regional Corporate Fundraiser for Cornwall, said: "The first meeting with a puppy is often a key moment, when sponsors see the result of all their hard work.
"Because Guide Dogs receives no Government or statutory funding, the charity relies on sponsorship and voluntary donations to provide its services."
She thanked Sainsbury's and its customers and said: "Their efforts will make a real difference to a blind or partially-sighted person's life."
The 'Name a Puppy, Change a Life' scheme is available to businesses, social groups, sports clubs and individuals. For info email: corporates@guidedogs.org.uk or visit: www.guidedogs.org.uk
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LEARNING CURVE: Above, Solo, and, right, with his walker Karen Tully, and staff members Steve Roberts and Pam Gratton at Sainsbury's, Marsh Mills
