Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

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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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler and kennels support volunteer Alayna Campbell. We chat about her life, her partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Joey, and her role volunteering in Seeing Eye Dogs kennels helping look after the puppies and dogs on site.

We couldn't thank our volunteers enough for the work they do, and we have so many wonderful volunteers assisting Seeing Eye Dogs in varied roles. Find out about volunteering on the Seeing Eye Dogs website volunteering page.

If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected].

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 guests.

First time puppy carer Amanda Pritchard joins us chatting about her life as a puppy carer and her experiences raising Seeing Eye Dogs puppy Ira.

Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Dr Ashe Mooney joins us talking about kennel cough in dogs.

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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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Jo Marsden with Seeing Eye Dog Phil. Jo is going to talk to us about her story, partnership with Phil, her work in the dog industry as a groomer and her trip with Phil to Japan. Jo is a first time dog handler, but together in their time together, Jo and Phil have hit the ground running with lots of adventures.

If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected].

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 guests for a bit of a special graduation episode. On Wednesday September 18 we celebrated 42 graduated client and Seeing Eye Dogs teams who graduated in the 2023/2024 financial year including three graduates from our Youth Program.

The in-person celebrations took place at Kensington Town Hall, at our Vision Australia Parramatta office in NSW hosted by instructors Luca and Mikaela, and in our Perth office hosted by instructor Matt Wood. We also had graduates attending online.

We're joined by Nemoy Malcolm, graduate with Seeing Eye Dog Benji and Emcee o the event to talk about the graduation event, the speakers and the importance of us celebrating graduation together.

And Jasmine Tevelein is back on the show. Earlier this year, she joined us on the show an ambassador for our International Guide Dog Day Giving day. Now she's graduated with Mikey and has returned to talk to us about the Youth Program and her story and experiences as a handler.

Head to our website to find out more about how we help, the work we do and how you can help. If you're interested in the Youth Program, please email Brooke at [email protected] or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773. If you'd like to become a handler or talk about dog guide mobility, we’d love to have you reach out to the team! You can call the same number, head to our website or email us at [email protected],au

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. The first is with Phoebe, Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Angela, kennels volunteer and graduate of our Youth Program. We’re going to talk her life as a handler, experiences on the Youth Program and partnership with Angie.

Then I’ll be joined by Trainee Trainer Jack Lord about the role as a trainer and how staff like Jack train our young dogs in guide work so they can become Seeing Eye Dogs. Jack’s been on the show before in his previous roles through the years, you can find more interviews with Jack on our OMNY FM platform.

If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected].

We’re also open for applications now for young people who are blind or have low vision to take part in our 2025 Youth Program. People from 12-18 are interested in finding out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills can work with their O&M and Seeing Eye Dogs staff to work on their O&M skills and find out what life with a SED is like. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at [email protected].

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

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This episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by breeder and puppy carers Hilary Buchan and Peter Geraerts. In belated recognition of Father’s Day we also wanted to give you some insight into the life of a stud dog at Seeing Eye Dogs and what the life of breeder carers is like. We’re going to introduce you to stud dog Robbie raised and cared for by Hilary and Pete.

In select regions of Victoria, we’re also looking for more people to become breeder carers. It’s the perfect caring option for someone who would prefer to care for an adult dog rather than puppies. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We’re also open for applications now for young people who are blind or have low vision to take part in our 2025 Youth Program. People from 12-18 are interested in finding out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills can work with their O&M and Seeing Eye Dogs staff to work on their O&M skills and find out what life with a SED is like. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at [email protected] or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two special handler profiles in recognition of Father's Day.

The first is with Gift Bimha, Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Ralph, dad to six and Australia’s first blind Hyrox competitor. We’re going to talk about his story and life as a dad, with Ralph and his inspiring fitness journey.

Then I have a repeat from 2023 featuring Cam Roles, a Seeing Eye Dogs handler, dad, and lawyer. Two very different lives of great dads who are blind or have low vision. If you are blind or have low vision and are thinking about dog guide mobility, visit our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/services chat to our friendly team at 1800 037 773, or email us at [email protected] to find out more.

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

We’re also looking for more wonderful puppy carers across select regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. 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. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. The first is puppy development trainer Abi Howes talking about grooming your dog. We talk about the importance of grooming, how to start a grooming routine and how to make it a comfortable and enjoyable experience for you and your dog.

Then, we have Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Brooke Anderson talking to us about the Youth Program for young people who are aged 12-18 who are blind or have low vision wanting to find out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at [email protected] or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773.

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

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