Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews for you.

First we're joined by Lead Veterinarian Dr Ashe Mooney to talk about body condition and weight management for our dogs. We talk about how to identify their ideal weight, how to manage weight, and Ashe gives some tips for maintaining the ideal body condition.

Then we have an interview from the archives on enrichment with Puppy Development Team Lead Abi Howes. Abi talks us through some of the ways we can keep our dogs and puppies entertained and how we can choose different enrichment activities to keep our dogs happy and content in every mood and situation.

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 Seeing Eye Dogs puppy and breeder carer volunteer Natalie Parkinson talking about her life as a carer volunteer for Seeing Eye Dog Omri. We talk about their lives together and Omri's new career as a training Seeing Eye Dog.

We also share an interview with Dr Ashe Mooney SED lead veterinarian about body condition score.

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

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website. 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. These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog 

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On this episode we're joined by puppy and breeder carer Laura Allen who chats with us about her life with breeding dog Vinny. Laura is a repeat puppy carer, raised Vinny and the pair work in an office, are avid Carlton supporters, and keep active walking together.

We also have part of an interview with Seeing Eye Dog handler Mitch Barri from the archives talking about his life as a dad and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Yogi.

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

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website. 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. These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We're also open for puppy caring and training dog caring across other regions of VIC, NSW & QLD. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, other caring roles or becoming a handler, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/.

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On this episode we're joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw who shares some insight and psychology on dogs' sense. We discuss how dogs perceive the world and how those senses cam impact behaviour and the way we can train or handle them.

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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Seeing Eye Dogs handler Maddy joins us to talk about her life, partnership and story with Seeing Eye Dog Buzz. Maddy is an active handler who loves being out and about, running and swimming, when she's not working at a hospital in the city with Buzz by her side. They are a new team and Maddy talks about their training together, early adventures, and plans for the future.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at [email protected] or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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Dr Ashe Mooney, Seeing Eye Dogs lead veterinarian, joins us for a bumper guide interview talking about what not to eat for our dogs. We discuss toxic foods, hazards that a dog might ingest, tips to keep your dog safe from risky foods during social gathering, and what to do if you dog has potentially eaten something they shouldn't have.

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, Harriet is joined by two guests.

Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, joins us to talk about proposed changed for the NDIS, how his team are making recommendations and working with government, and what these potential changes might mean for dog guide handlers.

Abi Howes, Puppy Development Team Lead, joins us to talk about dog enrichment, different types of enrichment and how they can be used to address different needs of our dogs.

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 American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Vice President of Communications Tony Stephens to talk about the AFB's documentary Possibilities which tells the story about Helen Keller and discusses how her amazing legacy impacts and influences the modern lives of people who are blind or have low vision. In this interview we chat about Helen's life, how the documentary explores empowerment and blindness and low vision, and the making of the documentary shaped by people including those with lived experience.

The documentary is available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. To arrange a copy to view for education, please contact [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 talks to training dog carer volunteer Fabien. Fabien, along with his wife and son, are carers for dogs during their formal training. They work as a team to give a loving and restful home to dogs (often multiple at the same time!) during training and before being placed with a client. Fabien shares his story, love for labs, fitting in caring with work and family life, and experiences as a carer. We love our volunteer community and are appreciative of their work making our mission possible at Seeing Eye Dogs.

We’re looking for lots of types of carers currently including training dog carers local to SED Kensington site. Head to the training dog care page of our website to find out about training dog care or to the volunteering page to read about all volunteer roles.

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.

• Kylie Gersh, Seeing Eye Dogs Dog Production Manager, joins us to talk about dog assessment processes and how we determine suitability for the role of Seeing Eye Dog or which career suits each dog. Kylie discusses how the Career Pathway Assessment helps select careers to achieve the best welfare for each dog and gets the right dogs to Seeing Eye Dogs handlers for long successful partnerships.
• Dr Ashe Mooney, Seeing Eye Dogs Lead Veterinarian, joins us to talk about kennel cough.

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

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