Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

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

Seeing Eye Dogs Handler and student Lily Alford joins us to talk about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Prince. Lily is a wheelchair dog guide user, so we talk about how she and Prince learnt their new style of work and what it's like to use a Seeing Eye Dog for mobility whilst using the power chair.

Then I'm going to play a repeat of some vet tips from Seeing Eye Dogs vet team member Dr Jacinta Millard talking about arthritis in dogs including symptoms, management and how you can work with your vet to look after a dog you have with arthritis. As always this is general information and we encourage you to speak with your own trusted vet about your dog.

If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or 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, host Harriet is joined by two guests.

We’re joined first my Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Mikaela Smith who’s going to talk to us about her life, background and role at a Seeing Eye Dogs instructor.

Then We’re going to joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy development trainer Lina Xi who is going to talk to us about Lunar New Year and the special puppy name chosen in celebration of this year of the dragon.

Mikaela and our team of New South Wales based instructors would love to chat with you if you're blind or have low vision and are interested in applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, or if you're based in the Gosford region of Central Coast New South Wales and would like to become a Seeing Eye Dogs training dog carer and volunteer to care for a dog in training on weeknights and weekends throughout their formal training. If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected]. If you are interested in caring for training dogs head to our website.

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, we have two interviews to play.

First, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Shelley Whyte who talks to us about her life, her story, and her Seeing Eye Dog Evan. This was recorded in recognition of National Golden Retriever Day.

Then, we have a repeat of Harriet's interview with Brooke discussing the types of equipment options available for dog guide handlers. We go through some of the types of harnesses, leads and other pieces of equipment handlers use, and why you might select a particular option. If you are a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who would like to discuss equipment, reach out to your instructor.

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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet Moffat is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer Angelica Klages with puppy Kirrip. Angelica and Kirrip are one of our first puppy and carer teams based in Sydney so we talk about what it’s like raising a puppy there, Angelica’s life raising a puppy in an apartments and how she puppy cares whilst working as a music teacher and acting coach. Then we announce some exciting news to share about our canine co-host Iris.

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, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructor Katie Farrell. We talk about the role and her journey to becoming an instructor from Orientation and Mobility as well as about the instructor traineeship. We talk about client services and how clients are supported from application to matching, to retirement of the dog.

If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or 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, show host Harriet Moffat is joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw talking about recall. We talk about how to train and maintain a solid recall including around distractions. Recall is an important skill for an dog handler for the safety and confidence of you and your dog whether that’s in the house, out in the garden or in a public off lead.

Then we have a repeat of some vet tips with Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ vet team talking about body condition score and how to monitor your dog’s physical fitness. This is about how to evaluate their health without relying on weight which can vary from dog to dog, and helps determine each dog's ideal body condition.

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

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The last show of the 2023 NYE Special.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Abi Howes one of our puppy development trainers for some tips on managing New Years Eve festivities with the dog or puppy in your care. Then, we have some important hot weather tips from Dr Ashe Mooney from the archives. We’re going to talk about heatstroke and other summer skin care tips around protecting their paws.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy development trainer Steph Shaw. We’re going to talk about some of Steph’s story and background in the industry before she gives us some dog and puppy training tips including Seeing Eye Dogs friendly games you can play and activities you can do inside during the warmer months when lead walking or outside physical exercise isn’t possible.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests.

First, we'll will have some festive season tips with Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howess about how to help you and your dog have a fun and safe holiday season with whatever social gatherings you may be attending. Then, we're joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Brooke Anderson talking about the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program for 2023. That was the second year of this program so we’re going to talk about how this one went and the future of the program.

If you or a young person in your care aged 12-18 who is blind or has low vision is interested in taking part in the youth program, head to the website at sed.visionaustralia.org/seeing-eye-dogs/youth-program to find out more or get in touch.

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

• Fiona Demark is part of Vision Australia's client reference group, and is a keynote speaker and works in transport and planning. She comes and talks to us about her experience growing up blind with a deteriorative eye condition, her life, hobbies and the mindset she takes into life. You can find out more about Fiona and her story on her website.
• Dr Jacinta Millard from Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team comes on to chat about microchipping your pets, what is a microchip and the importance of keeping your details up to date and how to do so.

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

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