The exuberant German Shepherd enthusiastically selects her favorite toy by leaping into the bin with excitement.

She Couldn’t Reach the Toy Bin, So This Clever Pup Took Matters into Her Own Paws

When Shannon Emery headed out for a casual shopping trip with his German Shepherd, Mila, he didn’t expect her to steal the show—or leap into a toy bin.

The pair, from Liberty, Missouri, were on one of their regular visits to Menards, a place Mila had grown to love. These outings weren’t just errands—they were adventures. And Mila knew exactly what was waiting for her near the end of the trip: the toy aisle.

As they made their way through the store, Mila’s excitement became harder to contain. Her tail wagged faster, her pace quickened, and she eagerly tugged Shannon forward, pulling him toward her favorite stop.

“She knows the toy bin is near the end, so she basically dragged me the entire way there,” Shannon shared with a laugh.

But this visit was a little different. The toy bin was running low, and the toys Mila loved so much were now out of reach. That didn’t stop her. With the kind of determination only a dog with a mission can show, Mila didn’t wait for help—she jumped straight in.

She plunged into the bin with total confidence, rummaging through what remained until she found just the right toy. Shannon was stunned—and amused. “She just dove in without hesitation. I wasn’t filming the first time, so we had to recreate the moment.”

Did Mila try to sneak two toys after those two jumps? Maybe. But in the end, she proudly walked out of the store with her prize: a squeaky yellow ball.

For Mila, it was more than just a shopping trip. It was a joyful hunt for the perfect toy, a moment of playful determination, and yet another reminder of how our pets never fail to make life brighter.