In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests for a profile and day in the life of a puppy carer in a primary school, and for some dog care tips on dental hygiene.

We are joined by puppy carer Cloe Milonopoulos to talk about her life as a puppy carer and how she manages raising Seeing Eye Dogs puppy in training Jumbo whilst working as a teacher at Moomba Park Primary School in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. In this interview, we also find out about the positive impact of the puppy on the whole school commmunity. If you're a teacher who's considered becoming a puppy carer, this interview will give you some great insight. If you're interested in puppy caring head to the puppy caring page of the Seeing Eye Dogs website to find out more.

Then Dr Ashe Mooney is back giving us some tips and information about dental hygiene for dogs. We talk about how to care for your dogs, the problems dogs may encounter with their dental hygiene and how to prevent some common issues. If you have any concerns with your dog's health, please make sure to visit your vet! If you missed our last episode introducing Dr Ashe, stream it now to find out about the experience and personality she brings to the team.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 two guests.

Dr Ashe Mooney a new staff at Seeing Eye Dogs tells us about her life, career and path to joining Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team. We also chat about her previous and current volunteer work in kennels at Seeing Eye Dogs. We have more vet advice and health tips coming from our new staff in episodes- stay tuned!

Then we're joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor and and learning and development lead Kylie Gersh who talks to us about the principles of cooperative care and giving dogs choice in their care. We talk about animal husbandry and how we can use positive training methods and rewards to give better care to our animals with their welfare in mind.

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 Cassie Hassall who is a Volunteer Partnerships Lead at Vision Australia as well as a Seeing Eye Dogs handler of Neesha.

We talk about a day in the life of a Seeing Eye Dogs handler and dog team, the benefits and realities of having a Seeing Eye Dog. We chat about Cassie and Neesha's partnership after two years of working together, how they've grown as a team and what Cassie has learn and enjoyed about Neesha.

Cassie also talks about her journey through Seeing Eye Dog assessment and applying for a dog. If you're interested in what a Seeing Eye Dog could do for you if you're blind or have low vision, we would encourage you to attend the free webinar on Dog Guide Mobility hosted by Seeing Eye Dogs and to reach out to the team to find out more about if a Seeing Eye Dog could help you.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 talks to Puppy Development Trainer Brit McCarthy about home behaviour. We talk about how to keep your home and belongs safe from puppies and dogs, and how to keep dogs safe from getting up to mischief! We also talk about how to train dogs out of certain areas so you can keep puppy paws out of harm's way.

Then we're joined by Senior Puppy Development Trainer Kim Rulach about resource guarding. Kim gives us information around resource guarding, recognising it and preventing those issues.

Don't forget to consult a trusted trainer for your animal as they can help provide you with the right information to suit each individual dog. If you're a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer, reach out to your own PDT for advice.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 talks to Seeing Eye Dogs handler Tony Clark who has Seeing Eye Dog Zorro. Tony shares his story and life working with a new Seeing Eye Dog handler working, travelling and his goals for the future.

Then we play a repeat of an interview with Chris Edwards talking tips on flying and booking flights when you're a dog guide handler. Chris is Seeing Eye Dogs handler and Vision Australia's manager of government relations, advocacy, NDIS & Aged Care.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 International Women's Day special episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nadia Mattiazzo who is CEO of Women With Disabilities Victoria talks to us about her experience as a woman who is blind, about her work and about advocacy.

Vision Australia board member and Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer Sue Banks joins us talking about her busy life between work, volunteering her time on the board and raising puppies, her family and hobbies.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we're joined by Laura King puppy development operations officer talking about how they find the best homes to set each puppy up for success. This behind the scenes look into Seeing Eye Dogs talks about how and why puppies are carefully matched with the best volunteer carers suited to them.

Then we are revisiting an interview with Seeing Eye Dogs instructor and training manager Paul Adrian talking to us about eligibility for a Seeing Eye Dog. We discuss who can be helped by a Seeing Eye Dog, and how they can help people who are blind or have low vision. If you're wondering if a Seeing Eye Dog is right for you, don't miss this interview and head to our website to discuss your circumstances with the team.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 we are joined by two guests:

• Kezia Gray puppy raising supervisor at CNIB Guide Dogs (Canada) is back on the show! We spoke to her when she arrived in Australia to help support Seeing Eye Dogs' volunteers raising CNIB puppies in Australia. Now she is back talking about how the project went, and for a status update on the puppies who have now all travelled from Australia to Canada to continue their journey to become dog guides.
• Kylie Gersh learning and development lead and instructor gives us an overview of animal welfare and how it can be assessed and improved to give you a sneak peek of what you can look forward to at Seeing Eye Dogs' next webinar. On the afternoon of February 22nd, Kylie and puppy development trainer Abi will be hosting a free webinar on animal welfare. For more information about this webinar, times and registration for the webinar and information on upcoming webinars visit our webinars page. To register now for this webinar Animal welfare and your Seeing Eye Dog head to our Zoom registrations page and feel free to submit any questions you would like answered by the team. This webinar is free to attend, and all are welcome.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (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 Dog Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Monika Volpi and her Seeing Eye Dog Windsor (who doesn't say that much!). Monika shares some of the stories of her adventures with Windsor, about some amazing travels and walks they go on. We talk about some of the amazing trips the team take in Western Australia, and what it's like adventuring with a Seeing Eye Dog. You can also find their story on the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

We also air some important dog health tips from Seeing Eye Dogs veterinary and reproduction manager Dr Nicola Cotton. These tips focus on hot weather care and will help you keep your dog happy and healthy during summer.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website. If you'd like to find out more join our PALentine's day livestream Q&A event hosted by Harriet featuring puppy development trainer Abi Howes and puppy Iris or join our online puppy caring information session both on February 14th, 2022.

If you'd like to find out about welfare at Seeing Eye Dogs, tune in to our free webinar Animal welfare and your Seeing Eye Dog hosted on February 22nd, 2022. Expert staff Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Kylie Gersh and puppy development trainer Abi Howes will talk about the importance of animal welfare and maintaining the wellbeing of your Seeing Eye Dog. For more information on that webinar, or upcoming webinars in 2022 visit Seeing Eye Dogs website webinar page.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by puppy development trainer trainee Jack Lord and we talk over how to settle in a young puppy into the home. We chat tips and dos and don'ts that will help any new puppy carer or owners set their puppy up for success.

Then we have a great interview from the archives, we're joined by Seeing Eye Dogs kennels manager and vet nurse Kat Kakafikas talking about diet choices and feeding Seeing Eye Dogs. We talk about finding the best food and working out the feeding amounts for your dog as well as using food for enrichment and other treats and chews.

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! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or in Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website. If you'd like to find out more join our PALentine's day livestream Q&A event hosted by Harriet featuring puppy development trainer Abi Howes and puppy Iris or join our online puppy caring information session both on February 14th, 2022.

If you'd like to find out about welfare at Seeing Eye Dogs, tune in to our free webinar Animal welfare and your Seeing Eye Dog hosted on February 22nd, 2022. Expert staff Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Kylie Gersh and puppy development trainer Abi Howes will talk about the importance of animal welfare and maintaining the wellbeing of your Seeing Eye Dog. For more information on that webinar, or upcoming webinars in 2022 visit Seeing Eye Dogs website webinar page.

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