Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have three short segments for you:

• The first is with Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Brooke Anderson who will tell us about Seeing Eye Dogs youth program pilot that has been running in 2022. We're going to be chatting about what was involved, how has attended and about how you can find out more about next year's program.
• The second interview is a repeat of an interview with Seeing Eye Dogs Training Manager Paul Adrian talking about eligibility for a Seeing Eye Dog. We chat about who benefits from dog guide mobility and some of the things to consider for anyone interested in becoming a Seeing Eye Dogs handler.
• The last interview is with Vision Australia Government Relations Advisor Lesleigh Butler who has given us a bit of a preview into the upcoming webinar at Seeing Eye Dogs Advocating for your rights. That webinar hosted on Zoom is coming up on June 30th at 6.30pm AEST, for more information, registration for the event and the time zone in your region is available on the Seeing Eye Dogs website webinars page. All are welcome to attend and the event will be free.

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.

Don't forget that June 2022 is Radiothon! Vision Australia Radio is raising money to support radio and the production of specialist and leisure shows, and the reading of newspapers and all of the work of the radio station. Please make a donation to keep Vision Australia Radio recording and bringing shows to you. Visit Vision Australia Radio's website now to donate to Radiothon.

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

The first is Vision Australia Orientation & Mobility specialist Cath Caddis who is taking part in the Seeing Eye Dogs Bay of Fires fundraising trek. We're going to be talking about the challenge and the track ad about how you can support her or take part yourself.

We're joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team talking about skin issues in dogs.

You can register to join us for the Seeing Eye Dogs Bay of Fires Adventure on the Seeing Eye Dogs website under “How you can Help” emailing the show for more details or by calling 1300 059 686.

On this life-changing fundraising adventure you’ll experience two specialist guides who will drive, cook and lead you with care across stunning coastlines, rock formations and wetlands. Share heart-warming meals like a big chilli cook up and comfortable homestead accommodation as you adventure the 50kms of Tassie red rock coast line.

Every participant in the Seeing Eye Dogs: Bay of Fires Adventure will be required to or as a criteria of the program raise a minimum of $3,000 per person or $5,000 per pair. These funds will be pooled together to help breed, care for and train pups to become future Seeing Eye Dogs. Our program welcomes around 200 puppies every 12 months; that’s a lot of hungry mouths to feed, find volunteer carers for and train in any given year. Your support is vital to Australians who are blind or have low vision.

If you would like to support Cath and Sophie you can donate on her Seeing Eye Dogs Bay of Fires fundraising page.

It’s not too late to join the Seeing Eye Dog Bay of Fires adventure! Places are filling fast so book yours today through the Bay of Fires website.

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 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].

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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].

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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.

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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.

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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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