Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

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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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by puppy carer Jane Ling who’s going to talk to us about her life as a puppy carer and caring working in education taking puppies into schools across her region. Then, we have a repeat of an interview with instructor Brooke Anderson about equipment handlers can use with their Seeing Eye Dogs or dog guides and how handlers can work with their instructor to determine the equipment right for them and the dog. At Seeing Eye Dogs, our amazing client services and instructor team work with handlers and support them with flexibility and choice.

If you’d like to become a puppy carer like Jane, find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website to become part of a special community.

If you’re blind or have low vision and would like to find out more about the application process or chat to a member of our team about if dog guide mobility is right for you, the friendly team at Seeing Eye Dogs would love to hear from you. To enquire about applying please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected].

For general information about what we do, becoming a client or how you can help, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet Moffat is joined by Kathryn and Neil Archibald talking about the life of Hattie a newly retired breeder. We also chat about their lives as part of the carer community, the role of a breeder carer, caring for a puppy and breeder at the same time and what is means to adopt the breeder you’ve cared for after 5 years on Seeing Eye Dogs programs.

To create the next generation of Seeing Eye Dogs, a selection of our best and brightest dogs are chosen to become breeding dogs. These exceptional dogs require a loving home full-time for the duration of their breeding career, returning to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.

Our male and female breeding dogs need homes from around the age of 12 months and could be in the program for a few months to a number of years, depending on the dog. We're now looking for breeder carers in parts of Victoria listed on our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

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.

The first is Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes who is going to be talking to us about what to do with your puppy or dog on rainy days! We’re going to talk inside enrichment, and wet weather activities suitable for any dog whether they’re a working Seeing Eye Dog, a puppy in training or a pet dog.

Then we have a a short clip of an interview with puppy carer Leisha Watson about her life as a puppy carer and caring in a school.

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. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, we’re wrapping up our busy July with guest Thayana Mubila who is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Shaylah, and ambassador from the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal campaign.

Then, Harriet is joined by Aunty Julieanne Axford Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung elder whose grandkids Bela and Levi named NAIDOC puppies in 2023. Aunty Julieanne is joining us to talk about the meaning and significance of NAIDOC week which in 2024 was 7 July 2024 – Sun, 14 July. Then I’m going to play the names of the 2024 NAIDOC named puppies, and a repeat of the 2023 names which were chosen by Julieanne’s family.

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. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet has a partnership story, some news from SED HQ and vet tips to share.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Lizzie Eastham joins us on the show talking about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Lacey. Those of you who listen to Studio 1 may be familiar with Lizzie. Today, she's coming on to share her story. Lizzie is one of the ambassadors for the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal for 2024. If you'd like to support the appeal head in store to your local Petbarn or City Farmers store to make a donation to Seeing Eye Dogs

Then, Harriet announces two of the special names given to puppies in recognition of NAIDOC week July 7-13 2024. These names were submitted by members of our community who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in celebration of their culture and connection to country.

We also talk about one of the important questions about puppy caring "how do you give the puppy up?" and then finish this episode with some vet chat with Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs vet team about body condition score and healthy weight 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. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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