Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

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

• Jack Lord Puppy Development Trainer trainee joins us to talk about his role and the skills he brings to working with puppies and carers.
• Abi Howes Puppy Development Trainer gives us some information and tips on recognising separation anxiety and helping your dog be comfortable and happy when left alone.
• Dr Nicola Cotton Manager of Veterinary and Reproduction Manager joins us again for some more vet tips focusing on looking after your senior or ageing 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! 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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Special guest Colleen Ashby comes on the show to talk to us about her life with Seeing Eye Dog Xian, her story and the book she's written and had published.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Colleen published her book I Can See Clearly Now: The Soundtrack of My Life in 2021. It's now available on the Vision Australia Library in DAISY audio, on Audible as an audio book, on Booktopia as an eBook or audio book, or Amazon as a paperback.

In the book Colleen talks about her life from getting her heart transplant and losing her vision, to getting Xian to achieving her swimming goals. She shares some of her story with us on this show, but read her book for the whole story!

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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For the last aired show for 2021, we're joined by Ron Hooton CEO of Vision Australia to talk about the year in review at Seeing Eye Dogs and what we can look forward to in 2022.

Harriet then talks with Seeing Eye Dogs kennel attendant Leonie Picker about life at kennels. We chat about what goes on a Seeing Eye Dogs' facility in Kensington and what the dogs get up to whilst boarding or living their through their formal training.

To finish off Dr Nicola provides us with some helpful and interesting tips on young puppy socialisation. We chat about the safest ways to exercise and socialise a puppy who is not fully vaccinated minimising risks.

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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In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs show we are joined by three guests:

• Letisha Watson Seeing Eye Dogs service development lead joins us to chat about the achievements of the client services team and the programs on offer for clients in 2021 and 2022 including webinars and masterclass series. Find out more information about webinars and masterclass series on the Seeing Eye Dogs website. If you may be interested in applying for a Seeing Eye Dog head to our website to find out more.
• Chris Edwards manager of Government Relations, Advocacy, NDIS and Aged Care gives us some insights and tips for booking accommodation with a Seeing Eye Dog. As a Seeing Eye Dogs handler himself, Chris brings his personal experience to this topic, talking about how you can travel and work away from home with a Seeing Eye Dog. You can find advocacy resources such as the Stand Up For Your Rights guides on Vision Australia website's advocacy page.
• Then Jason Gipps from Vision Australia Radio talks to us about the Vision Australia Radio survey and how it helps VAR improve your service! Find the survey and more information about Vision Australia Radio on the VAR website.

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

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In this episode we're joined by three special guests.

First is Mal Monk kennel attendant and part of our released dog adoption team. We're going to be talking about what happens to the dogs who become pet dogs. We talk about the adoptions process and how we find the best homes for dogs who weren't suited for the role. If you're interested in welcoming a released Seeing Eye Dog into your home, this interview will help you work out how to get the best match for you. To find out about the dogs we have available for adoption head to our website on the current released dogs page.

Secondly we have an interview from the archives, Seeing Eye Dogs kennel attendant and vet nurse Steve Tocci comes to chat with us about some hot weather care tips for your dog. Coming into summer months, this is great information that will help you keep your dog happy and healthy.

Last but not least, we have Seeing Eye Dogs veterinarian and reproduction manager Dr Nicola Cotton with some important information about lameness and injury. Dr Nicola answers your questions about injury in otherwise healthy dogs, how to recognise any issues, seeking treatment and preventing further injury.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we've got a mix of important veterinary information and training tips from our expert staff.

Dr Nicola Cotton, Veterinary and Reproduction Manager at Seeing Eye Dogs, gives us some important information on recognising the signs of heatstroke, preventing it and how to act if you are concerned about heatstroke. Then we talk about parasite prevention, and how to find the right protection for your dog.

Then Abi Howes, Puppy Development Trainer, is back with us talking about helping your puppy or dog settle in public. These tips are perfect for events coming up during the holiday season and can assist your dog to be happy and comfortable hanging out!

If you'd like more information on settling with Abi, last week's episode contains some home-specific settling tips which are a great place to start, that episode is available to stream online.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.