Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode we are joined by Stacey Anderson Kennel Attendant talking about bathing your dog. This chat follows on from our discussion about grooming airing last week available to listen online.

Then Harriet chats to Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes talking about home behaviour and we get some tips for helping your dog or puppy settle in the home.

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 are joined by three guests:

First we have Dr Max Bergmann Seeing Eye Dogs handler with dog Fawn, talking about life with a Seeing Eye Dog working on a camel farm.

Then we talk to Mark Jackman Senior Puppy Development Trainer talking about the process of naming Seeing Eye Dogs puppies. We're going to hear about the criteria, how he comes up with so many names, and gets some tips about naming your dog.

Lastly we're joined by Stacey Anderson kennel attendant chatting about grooming your dog. We'll go over the benefits of brushing your dog, how to do it (and make it a positive experience) and the types of tools you can use.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help head to the Seeing Eye Dogs website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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In this episode Harriet talks to two guests Kate Harry and Therese Campion.

In our interview with Kate Harry, we talk about her amazing 24 years of volunteering, in recognition of her 2021 Vision Australia award. If you'd like to find out more about starting your own volunteering journey head to our website page what is puppy caring? or apply now we're currently accepting applications in parts of Victoria including Geelong, Bendigo, Whittlesea, and in the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane regions of Queensland.

In part two of our interview with Seeing Eye Dogs Therese Campion, we continue our chat about Therese's life with Seeing Eye Dogs Yael and Bessie. Part one of our chat is available to stream on our Omny.FM page.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help please visit the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

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In this episode, Seeing Eye Dogs Show host Harriet interviews three different guests.

Interview one is a day in the life of a Seeing Eye Dogs handler with Therese Campion talking about her life with Seeing Eye Dog Yael. This is part one of this chat with Therese. Stay tuned for part two!

Dr Nicola Cotton, veterinary and reproduction manager at Seeing Eye Dogs, joins us to give some health tips for dogs ears.

Then we talk to Janelle Bloxsom manager at Petbarn Foundation, about the partnership between Seeing Eye Dogs and the Petbarn Foundation, in recognition of their 2022 VA award. We speak about the amazing $5 million raised by the Petbarn Foundation during their Seeing Eye Dogs appeals, and about the Puppy Games. Keep an eye on our social media for info on the 2022 Petbarn Foundation appeal and Puppy Games or watch the 2021 Puppy Games on our Youtube.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help please visit the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs show Harriet talks to Seeing Eye Dogs handler Debbie with Zazu about hiking and exploring nature as a new team. Debbie is a first-time handler and with her Seeing Eye Dog Zazu is making the most of some beautiful natural walks.

We then talk with puppy development trainer Brit McCarthy about volunteering and raising puppies in regional Victoria. Brit is looking for some wonderful people to dedicate time and energy to raising Seeing Eye Dog puppies in Bendigo.

If you'd like to find out more about puppy caring head to the puppy caring section of the Seeing Eye Dogs website or join a puppy caring information session.

If you're interested in our October 28th webinar about using positive reinforcement register and find out more information on the webinars page. This free webinar is available to all, and will be hosted by expert staff talking about how positive reinforcement can improve your relationship with your dog.

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In honour of White Cane Day October 15, 2021 Harriet talks to Seeing Eye Dogs' learning and development lead instructor Kylie Gersh about dog guide mobility and how handlers can navigate with the assistance of a Seeing Eye Dogs. If you are blind or have low vision and wonder if a Seeing Eye Dog is right for you visit Seeing Eye Dogs' website for information for future clients which includes information about eligibility and FAQs. If you are a dog guide handler and would like to find more information about our client services webinars or masterclasses visit our website for upcoming webinars or our masterclass series to help you get the most out of your partnership.

For more information on Seeing Eye Dogs the work we do and how you can help visit our website.

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In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs show we have two interviews. In interview one Harriet interviews Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nadia Mattiazzo about life with a Seeing Eye dog and how she navigates and negotiates access and advocacy issues. Nadia will share some stories and learnings from her life handling Olympia. If you would like more information about advocacy head to Vision Australia's Stand Up For Your Rights advocacy page.

In interview number two puppy development trainer Paige Coleman talks about puppy caring and her fabulous region of Geelong carers. If you're a Geelong resident interested in volunteering to raise puppies to become Seeing Eye Dogs check out out puppy caring information sessions listed on Seeing Eye Dogs' website.

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In this episode Harriet talks to Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes about dog walking, how to help walk your dog, supporting them and managing distractions, and we talk dog owner courtesy to help make a positive experience for all of the dog handlers and walkers in the community.

To find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help head to the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

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In this episode Harriet talks to Seeing Eye Dogs Learning and Development Lead Instructor Kylie Gersh about enrichment. We're going to be talking about how to bring value to your dog's life by working out what is most enjoyable for them. Then we will be sharing a heart-warming handler story from the Seeing Eye Dogs website on handler Ollie and his Seeing Eye Dog Sadie.

To find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help head to the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

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In this episode Harriet talks to Seeing Eye Dogs handler Chris Edwards about his new Seeing Eye Dog Eva. We talk about the new stages of a Seeing Eye Dog and handler team, and what it's like working with your successor dog.

To find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do or how you can help head to the Seeing Eye Dogs website.

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