On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Katy Beaton. Katy is matched with Golden Retriever Seeing Eye Dog Bowie and is going to share her story including her interesting PhD, archery, and her life and partnership with Bowie.

If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in dog guide mobility, our friendly team is happy to chat with you about becoming a handler. You can email us at [email protected] or call 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment. Please note the team will be on holiday break from December 20, 2024 returning on January 6, 2025 ready to chat.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two of our excellent returning guests, sharing a topic from the perspective of both young puppies and older dogs. Abi Howes Puppy Development Trainer and Kylie Gersh Training Program Manager and Instructor will be talking about dogs settling both relaxing into new homes and environments and being settled out and about in public. As you may have dogs coming into your home, or bringing your dog to new places over the holiday season, I hope you find these tips helpful. We're going to chat about settling for dogs of all ages and how we can work with our baby 8-week-old dogs, up to adult working Seeing Eye Dogs and support them into new homes or out working.

These are some general tips, if you’re a Seeing Eye Dog handler, don’t forget you can reach out to your instructor, or to the team by emailing [email protected] for training support! If you’re a volunteer carer with us please reach our to your staff contact for assistance. Please note staff will be on leave between December 20, 2024 and January 6, 2025, so please bear with us and the team will be back in action in the new year.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two excellent guests.

Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don joins us to chat free running with some great tips about keeping pups’ and dogs’ social time positive, happy and safe.

Chris Edwards, General Manager Corporate Affairs & Advocacy, shares some quick tips for dog guide handlers about advocacy, flying, booking accommodations, restaurant and taking taxis and rideshares so you and your SED can enjoy this holiday season out and about.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests.

First we have Kim Ryan of Guide Dogs Tasmania and Western Australia and part of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) training conference of Oceania organising committee joining us to talk about the exciting inaugural ADI conference for Oceania held at Seeing Eye Dogs in November 2024. This conference provided a stage for collaboration with other amazing schools world-wide to help bring the best outcomes to all assistance dog handlers.

Then we're joined by Oliver Fanshawe Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Sadie. Ollie was our youngest client ever when he was matched with Sadie at age 14. Ollie, an athlete of blind cricket and blind tennis, has just graduated high school and shares some of his story and chats with us about life working with SED Sadie.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

If you’d like to learn about Assistance Dogs International and what it means for SED to be an ADI-accredited school you can head to their website at: assistancedogsinternational.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Mornington Peninsula-based Puppy Development Trainer Claire Crewe who's going to share some tips and exercises you can do to enrich your dog or puppy to not only keep them occupied at home when it's too hot for street walks, but also prepare them for the upcoming holiday season. These exercises centre around skills that will help with guests visiting such as door manners and greeting behaviour, calming down your dog and helping them settle with training like cooperative care. Please reach out to your Seeing Eye Dog staff contact for any training support if you are a handler or volunteer carer.

If you want to hear some of our health tips for hot weather, stream our recent episode with Dr Ashe of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/heat-safety-tips-for-dogs-and-training-dog-care-vo

Stay safe, cool and keep calm this summer!

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Training Program Manager and Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Kylie Gersh about solving problem behaviours. We’re talking how to work with your instructor, SED staff contact or trusted trainer on how to work through undesirable behaviours with your dog. Whether you’re a client, carer or pet dog owner, Kylie is going to give us some great tips and info about how to resolve issues like dog distraction, counter surfing and stopping on walks so we can get the best life with our dogs. If you’re a Seeing Eye Dog handler, don’t forget you can reach out to your instructor, or to the team by emailing [email protected] when any issues arise to get training support- don’t wait to get the help to get back on track! If you’re a volunteer carer with us please reach our to your staff contact for assistance.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

Would you love to become a volunteer carer and welcome a rewarding volunteer opportunity with a puppy in your house over christmas and new year? We’re looking for puppy carers in selected regions of NSW, VIC and QLD listed on our website. Our last scheduled Information Session will be held online Thursday, November 28, 6pm-7pm AEDT Via Zoom. Register at: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions.

We’re also looking for training dog relief carers to house adult dogs in our training programs for short relief care periods from a few days to a few months. If you can provide some loving care and a home for a training or trained dog waiting for client training and are driving distance Kensington VIC, please become a training dog relief carer- apply through the website.

Embark on an incredible journey with Vision Australia’s Trek for Vision as we explore the breathtaking Abel Tasman Track in New Zealand from April 29 to May 3, 2025. This 5-day adventure will support Vision Australia’s Quality Living Groups, empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision. Register between November 15 and December 2 to save $150 on the cost of travel using the discount code BLACKFRIDAY-150. Spaces are filling up fast—secure your spot today at visionaustralia.org/trekforvision.

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On this episode of Seeing Eye Dogs Show we're got two timeless repeats- it’s been a busy few months at SED, but these are still relevant and we think you'll enjoy.

We’ve got two vet interviews with Dr Ashe Mooney of SVT, about heatstroke what it is, the signs and how to prevent it, and about hot pavement skin care and looking after your pups’ paws.

Then I have a volunteer story with Anja Schaefer who’s going to talk to us about her two roles caring for dogs in formal training, and in our puppy block facility on site in Kensington Victoria. We’re looking for lots of types of carers currently including training dog carers local to SED Kensington site, in the Belgrave and Ringwood areas and Gosford region of NSW. Head to the training dog care page of our website to find out about training dog care.

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On this episode Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Lucia Corradi talks about her new partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Luna and their adventures, both accomplished and planned. We also discuss transitioning to a new Seeing Eye Dog, and life for Lucia's newly retired Seeing Eye Dog Aura. The active duo of Lucia and Luna are set to take on Trek for Vision in 2025 so we chat a bit about their prep for that. 

Then I’m joined by SED’s advisor of strategy and change Paul Adrian talking to us about some myths about becoming a handler, the New South Wales roadshow event and an update on client services in NSW.

The NSW Roadshow will be held on the week of November 25 across four dates from 10.30am-1pm each day at Vision Australia’s offices at Ashfield on November 25,  at Caringbah on the 26th, Epping on the 27th  and Parramatta on the 28th. These events are open to all and free to attend email us now at [email protected] to secure your spot or head to the NSW Roadshow article on SED website for more info.

Our friendly team are on board to help people who are blind or have low vision with their goals through dog guide mobility, and if you’ve considered becoming a handler with us, we’re happy to chat about your needs. You can email us at [email protected] or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Cassandra Chiu co-founder and executive director of K9 Assistance in Singapore. Cassandra joined us on the show back in December 2023, almost a year later K9 Assistance has some exciting updates to share on progress in changing legislation in Singapore to grant public access for assistance dogs. We also chat about their ambassador dog, career-changed Seeing Eye Dog Sienna who had an important role in demonstrating the skills of assistance dogs.

At the time of the interview, Cassandra was in Melbourne completing her training with new Seeing Eye Dog Mandy, so we talk about their experiences on class with SED Mandy and the start of their partnership.

To finish off we have an interview with Dr Ashe Mooney sharing some vet tips and information on lumps for dogs. What you might be feeling for, what they might mean and how to work with your vet to diagnose and treat.

If you're blind or have low vision you’ve been considering dog guide mobility or becoming a Seeing Eye Dog handler, please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected]. NSW residents can also come and chat to our team at the NSW Roadshow across Sydney from November 25-28, head to the website for details on the event or to register.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

If you'd like to find out about K9 Assistance Singapore and the work they do you can head to their website: https://www.k9assistance.sg/ or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Training Program Manager Kylie Gersh to give us some behind the scenes information about In For Training assessments at Seeing Eye Dogs.

What happens when the puppies come in ready for the next stage of their journey? Have you ever wondered how puppies are assessed for suitability at 12 months of age? How does the training team identify dogs who will make the best guides, and decide which dogs are better suited to the pet life or another working role? Join us for this interview where Kylie will chat about some of the qualities we look for, identifying aptitude and potential, and why we might career-change a dog for the welfare and wellbeing of the dog and safety of our clients.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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