Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we're joined by two guests.

• Seeing Eye Dogs handler Cameron Roles joins us to talk about his life with his Seeing Eye Dog Fergie. Cam is a lawyer and academic, proud dad, and a director on the board of Vision Australia. Cam is blind and has been matched with Seeing Eye Dog Fergie. Tune in to Cam's story to hear just one of the varied lives of Seeing Eye Dogs handlers.
• Puppy development trainer and volunteer puppy carer Abi Howes chats with us about puppy caring and some events taking place on February 14, 2023. We're looking for puppy carers now in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Central Coast NSW. For those in Melbourne, Seeing Eye Dogs is hosting an in person event at 10-11am AEDT at Southern Cross station and Facebook livestream behind the scenes in our puppy centre at 4pm AEST. Come along to the Facebook live for your dose of cuteness and to find out about volunteer caring programs.

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 Cam Roles, law academic, Seeing Eye Dogs handler with SED Fergie, and member of the Vision Australia Board.

Cam shares some tips and information about overseas travel with a Seeing Eye Dog or dog guide, including talking about organising documents for a smooth return to Australia. We discuss some of the import/export restrictions and quarantine measures which must be followed. If you're a dog guide handler thinking about taking your first international trip with your Seeing Eye Dog, this interview will cover a lot of the important considerations so you can prepare and have stress-free travel.

To find out more about important biosecurity measures, head to the Department of Agriculture website's guide for import and for any questions relating to travel and your Seeing Eye Dog, reach out to your Seeing Eye Dogs 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 the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests:

• Dr Ashe Mooney from the Seeing Eye Dogs Vet team joins us talking about heatstroke, how to recognise and prevent it and what to do if you think your dog has heatstroke. Heatstroke can be deadly so use Ashe's tips and prevent it to keep your dog safe, happy and healthy.
• Repeat interview (one of our faves!) Kylie Gersh Seeing Eye Dogs learning and development lead instructor talks about learning theory, how dogs learn, and how shaping can be used to teach dogs important skills letting them choose and be reinforced.

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. 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.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we're going to be looking back on many years of the dog guide industry of Australia.

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs senior instructor Harry Vanderjagt for one last interview before his well-earned retirement. Harry's impact has been felt by many Seeing Eye Dog handler and dog teams, and his dedication to the role has been an impressive one.

Thanks Harry for your work with SED clients, the things you've taught to the next generation, and joining us on the show one last time.

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. 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.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by special guest Dr Chris Muldoon joins us to talk about his thesis and research about the emotions of dog guide handlers: ‘The emotions and feelings experienced by guide dog owners in the application, training and working of their guide dogs.’

in 2022, Chris presented about this work at the Assistance Dogs International conference and now coming on the show we're going to talk about that study and the implications it has for handlers, and the staff working with them and their dog guides and Seeing Eye 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. 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. 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.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we're joined by two guests:

• Dr Ashe Mooney of the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team joins us to talk about the foods to avoid over the holiday season. We talk about which foods to keep your dogs away from, familiarise yourself with these foods to keep your dog happy, healthy and safe!
• Then we're joined by Colleen Ashby talking about the release of her second book Ya Gotta Laugh which is now available on Booktopia, and Amazon, in different formats, or you can find more info and stories on Colleen's website and blog/ or in our interview on this show from January 2022. Colleen's second book is a series of humorous anecdotes about her life which includes her journey with her vision, and her Seeing Eye Dog Xian.

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. 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.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet talks with Dr Geraldine Lane about her PhD on the benefits of having a dog guide. We talk about her thesis: 'There's more to a Dog Guide than meets the Eye' and the findings.

We also talk about her life and relationships with her own Seeing Eye Dogs. Geraldine was recently a finalist in the 2022 Blind Australian of the Year award. As an academic, and spreading the message of the capabilities of people who are blind or have low vision, her work inspiring others and leading a career in education earnt her the nomination.

The full interview will be available soon as an interview highlight on Vision Australia Radio's OMNY.FM feed.

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 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're joined by two guests.

• Vision Australia's Volunteer Partnerships Lead Cassie Hassall joins Harriet to talk about the volunteering options at Seeing Eye Dogs, and the importance of volunteers! We talk a bit about what having a Seeing Eye Dog means to Cassie who has Seeing Eye Dog Neesha.
• Dr Ashe from Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team shares some info about hot weather skincare and giving some tips on how to keep our dogs happy and healthy over the warmer months.

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 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 the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Dr Julie Summerfield from our partner at Royal Canin. We talk about how to select a food and about some of the myths around feeding and nutrition.

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 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 interviews Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nalini Naynes talking about her life, work at Dark Matter Zine enjoying and writing about the arts scene and culture of Australia, and her partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Silkie. In this podcast we chat about this team's life, work and relationship.

Then we have a repeat of the interview with Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Yoav Ortov talking about the Seeing Eye Dogs' pilot bushwalking program. The bushwalking program for Seeing Eye Dog and dog guide handlers helps you make the most of your dog guide when navigating bush and natural environments. If you're a dog guide handler in Victoria who would like to take part in this program, email [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 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 metro Melbourne (listed on our website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.