Linda Whitwell, one of the county’s most experienced puppy raisers, said the festive visit was “something different” for her 12-week-old labrador called Hollie.
“She [Hollie] seemed to really enjoy it,” she said.
“It’s nice that it’s all different experiences and it’s good for them anything like that.”
There are 12 volunteer puppy raisers in Northamptonshire, who introduce them to different experiences and prepare them for their formal guide dog training.
If they complete their training, they go on to become assistance dogs for people with sight loss.
Ms Whitwell – looking after her 17th dog – said the role of a puppy raiser “is very rewarding”.
“Although the cat wouldn’t agree with me,” she joked.
“It’s a lot of fun, it’s all experiences, socialising them and going to different places.
“If we go on holiday, we take them with us because it’s all new scenes and the seaside.
“People often say to me ‘I’d love to do it, but I just couldn’t let them go’.
“You’ve got to get the mindset [that] it’s not my dog and I’m doing this to change somebody’s life.”