Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dog Show host Harriet Moffat is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Brooke Anderson and Cassandra Chiu co-founder of K9 Assistance Singapore.

In the first interview, with Brooke, we talk about equipment options for Seeing Eye Dog 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.

Then we're joined by Cassandra to talk about the work K9 Assistance Singapore is doing to promote use of and access of assistance dogs in Singapore. Cassandra and other staff from K9 Assistance recently visited Australia and caught up with our Seeing Eye Dogs staff for learning and collaboration opportunities in the industry, so this interview is also in acknowledgment of that visit.

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 Vision Australia National Access Technology Manager Damo McMorrow talking to us about using technology with your dog guide. We’re going to talk about the other navigational and orientation tools that you can use in conjunction with a Seeing Eye Dog and how Vision Australia’s Access Technology help desk can help you find the tech to use with your dog guide.

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 speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email [email protected] or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

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

Breeding Operations Officer Brit McCarthy talks to us about the lives of our breeding dogs. We're going to talk about what they get up to when they're not being used, and the role of a breeder carer volunteer.

Then Dr Jacinta Millard from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talks about arthritis in dogs. We discuss 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'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

If you live in Victoria and would like to learn about becoming a carer for one of our lovely breeding dogs head to our website here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/breeder-caring. We're looking for breeder carers in selected areas of Victoria to care for dogs over 12 months of age who have been accepted into the breeding program through their career in the breeding colony.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet chats with Claire Crewe puppy development trainer at Seeing Eye Dogs talking about helping your dog through some potentially scary and weird things. In recognition of Halloween, we’re going to talk about how to recognise when your dog may be uncertain of weird and novel things, and what you should do. As always, this is only general information and if you have problems, please talk to your trusted trainer for advice.

Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ Vet Team joins us talking about two health topics. We chat about some of the sweet treats around at Halloween and what to be mindful of, and then we’re going to talk a bit about ear infections.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet talks with Seeing Eye Dogs Veterinary and Reproduction Manager Dr Nicola Cotton about breeding program strategy and exciting new building works at Seeing Eye Dog kennels in Kensington. We cover a lot of interesting behind the scenes around selecting the breeding dogs from our program, how they decide the best pairings to create future seeing eye dogs, and how we use science and data plus trends to produce Seeing Eye Dogs that meet the changing needs of our clients and their environments.

Then Dr Nicola tells us about the renovation project at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the ‘boarding centre renovation’ and the plans for some new purpose built kennels being built.

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 in parts of NSW, QLD and VIC, and breeder carers in parts of metro Melbourne. 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 Lucia Corradi who is a massage therapist based in New South Wales. They talk about her life, her story, and her partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Aura. Aura is approaching retirement age so we chat about their life together and about what might come next for Aura’s retirement and Lucia’s future Seeing Eye Dog story.

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

If you are blind or have low vision and would like to find out about if a Seeing Eye Dog is right for you or to apply, chat to our team on 1800 03 77 73 or 03 9381 6400 or contact us by email [email protected].

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet chats with Jake Brown Senior Puppy Centre Attendant at Seeing Eye Dogs talking about the puppy centre confidence course. We’re going to chat about the confidence course, what’s involved and what skills it teaches our puppies and how. Then we have a repeat of an interview with Senior Instructor Justin Marshall.

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

If you are blind or have low vision and are considering applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, head to our website to find out more or contact us on by calling 1800 037 773 or email [email protected]. If you're a current Seeing Eye Dog handler and you would like additional follow up support, please reach out to your instructor.

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In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Clare Opie who was part of our recent life-changing connections graduation event. Claire was partnered with Seeing Eye Dog Mabel earlier this year. We talk about the event, her story and her experience as a first time dog guide user.

Then we replay an interview from the archives with Paige Coleman Puppy Development Trainer, talking about managing multiple animals in a household and influencing the calm behaviour you’d like in the home.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who has an extraordinary adventure to tell us about. Debbie King with Seeing Eye Dog Zazu has come back on the show to talk about their six months living in Canada taking in all the skiing and snow that the northern hemisphere has to offer. We’re also going to talk about their partnership, and how it’s evolved over the last two years.

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