Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show and podcast on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by a very special guest Dr Channy from our partner Royal Canin.

We will be talking about the life of a veterinarian, the important research conducted by Royal Canin and their work and commitment to the welfare of veterinary staff, and what people can do to support veterinarians.

Seeing Eye Dogs is supported by partner in nutrition Royal Canin who provide all of the food for puppies, Seeing Eye Dogs' breeding colony and dogs in training to become 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! 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.

Name a NAIDOC Seeing Eye Dogs pup

To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 Vision Australia would like to extend an invitation to all clients, their families, friends, and Vision Australia partners and stakeholders, and community, who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to submit a special name for consideration to name a Seeing Eye Dogs pup. Submitted names will have a connection to country to recognise all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

The submitted names will be considered by a panel from Seeing Eye Dogs, including First Nations representatives and announced during NAIDOC week. Names that are chosen will need to be an appropriate fit for a Seeing Eye Dogs pup. We suggest that a name should be no more than two syllables.

To be considered, please submit your special name and a short description of how it connects to country by Thursday June 30, 2022 by sending an email to [email protected].

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio and podcast, Harriet is joined by two guest.

First Harriet chats with Seeing Eye Dogs learning and development lead instructor Kylie Gersh about the role of choice in a dog's learning and how it can positively effect their confidence.

Then Dr Ashe from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team gives us some information and tips on preventing and treating fleas and flea outbreaks on your dog.

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.

Name a NAIDOC Seeing Eye Dogs pup

To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 Vision Australia would like to extend an invitation to all clients, their families, friends, and Vision Australia partners and stakeholders, and community, who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to submit a special name for consideration to name a Seeing Eye Dogs pup. Submitted names will have a connection to country to recognise all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.

The submitted names will be considered by a panel from Seeing Eye Dogs, including First Nations representatives and announced during NAIDOC week. Names that are chosen will need to be an appropriate fit for a Seeing Eye Dogs pup. We suggest that a name should be no more than two syllables.

To be considered, please submit your special name and a short description of how it connects to country by Thursday June 30, 2022 by sending an email to [email protected].

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we are joined by two expert Seeing Eye Dog staff.

We're joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team talking about bad breath and dental hygiene in dogs. This is sort of a part two to an interview from April, so we recommend listening to both to learn how to keep your dogs' oral hygiene healthy.

Then we're joined by Seeing Eye Dogs learning and development lead instructor Kylie Gersh talking about safety and welfare in interactions between dogs and kids. We talk about the considerations when introducing your dog to kids, or kids to your dogs and what to do so it's a pleasant and safe interaction for both parties.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by senior puppy development trainer Kim Rulach talking all things dog distraction. We talk about what to observe in our dogs and other dogs, how to encourage focus and reward good passes, and how to walk your dog nicely with another dog.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.