Seeing Eye Dogs Show

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we've got a handler story in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24. This is part 2 of our IGDD special, you can find part 1 available as a podcast on your preferred podcast platform. We couldn’t just do one story for International Guide Dog Day so we're joined by Damo McMorrow who is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler as well as National Access Technology Manager at Vision Australia. We’re going to be talking about his story as a handler and his experience transitioning to his new Seeing Eye Dog. We’re going to talk about his new partnership with Jenna as well as life with two Seeing Eye Dogs in the house. Damo also talks about the client training experience and gives some tips new dog guide handlers should listen to. You can stream Damo's previous interview on this show talking about using technology as a dog guide handler on your podcast platform. If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out about getting a Seeing Eye Dog, please phone us on 1800 03 77 73 or (03) 9381 6400 or email info@sed.org.au for an obligation free discussion with our friendly team about your circumstances. 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, we're talking dog guide mobility in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24. We're joined by Paul Adrian Seeing Eye Dogs Advisor Strategy and Change and qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor talking about dog guide mobility and the process for getting a Seeing Eye Dog. We bust some myths about who is eligible and might benefit from a Seeing Eye Dog, talk about the assessment and application process, and discuss matching the trained dog to the right handler on the waitlist. If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out about getting a Seeing Eye Dog, please phone us on 1800 03 77 73 or (03) 9381 6400 or email info@sed.org.au for an obligation free discussion with our friendly team about your circumstances. 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, host Harriet is joined by three guests. First, we’ll be joined by youth program participant graduate from 2022 Jasmine Tevelein who is going to be talking to us about her experience in the program and the next steps as she works towards getting her own Seeing Eye Dog, and her involvement supporting the International Guide Dog Day giving day on April 24. If you’d like to support Seeing Eye Dogs on the International guide Dog Day giving day on April 24, Donations can be made online at seeingeyedogs.org.au/givingday. Then, Doctor Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ vet team joins us talking about kennel cough. To finish off, we have some recall training tips with Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw from the archives. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of the Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team to talk about a dog health problem more common in the cooler months- parasites. We discuss some of the common parasites, symptoms of a dog with a parasite and how to prevent. There are some graphic descriptions in this episode, so be aware of that if you're eating whilst listening. Then we play a repeat of my interview with Nicola about the breeding program strategy for Seeing Eye Dogs to give you some behind the scenes on how we create world class dog guides. 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 is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Sophie Thomas and her Seeing Eye Dog Winnie. Sophie talks to us about her story, partnership with Winnie and her goal and fundraising efforts for 100K Your Way raising money for Vision Australia. Head to Sophie's fundraising page to support her efforts in 100K Your Way and to donate to Vision Australia: https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/sophiethomas/100kyourway. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Kirsten Busby.. Kirsten is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who talks to us about her busy life as a classical soprano singer and her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Kimba. Tune into this show to find out about the life of a working team on and off the stage. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests to talk about International Women's Day (IWD). Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Clare Opie and Linda Blaik join us in separate interviews on this episode discussing IWD and this year's IWD theme of inclusion. We talk about their own experiences as women, what IWD and inclusion means to them, and the role of their Seeing Eye Dogs. If you'd like to find out about Clare's Instagram and how she uses social media to educate, please check out her Instagram profile @ClareAndMabel. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Vicki Jolley. We talk about her life, her story, and her partnership with Farrah and previous dogs. If you’re blind or have low vision and you would like to find out if a Seeing Eye Dog or dog guide mobility is right for you, call us on 1800 037 773 or email us at info@seda.org.au to chat to the team. 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 on Vision Australia Radio Harriet is joined by Vaughan Roles talking about his life, partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Scooter and the Trek for Vision New Zealand they'll be taking on in March. Vaughan is a lawyer, father, keen adventurer and Seeing Eye Dog handler. Alongside his Seeing Eye Dog Scooter, he'll be taking on the Queen Charlotte track in New Zealand as part of Vision Australia's Trek for Vision 2024 to raise funds for Vision Australia's Telelink services and Vision Australia Radio. You can find out more about their trip preparation and support them by heading to their Trek for Vision fundraising page: https://fundraise.visionaustralia.org/fundraisers/vaughanroles/ or watch some of their preparation and the trek on Youtube on their channel @Scooter_cam. or follow their adventures on Instagram @vaughan.adventures Your support is greatly appreciated- please get behind this team and help Vision Australia's work providing essential services like Telelink and our radio programs! 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 on Vision Australia Radio Harriet is joined by two guests. Seeing Eye Dogs Handler and student Lily Alford joins us to talk about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Prince. Lily is a wheelchair dog guide user, so we talk about how she and Prince learnt their new style of work and what it's like to use a Seeing Eye Dog for mobility whilst using the power chair. Then I'm going to play a repeat of some vet tips from Seeing Eye Dogs vet team member Dr Jacinta Millard talking about arthritis in dogs including symptoms, management and how you can work with your vet to look after a dog you have with arthritis. As always this is general information and we encourage you to speak with your own trusted vet about your dog. If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au. 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, host Harriet is joined by two guests. We’re joined first my Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Mikaela Smith who’s going to talk to us about her life, background and role at a Seeing Eye Dogs instructor. Then We’re going to joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy development trainer Lina Xi who is going to talk to us about Lunar New Year and the special puppy name chosen in celebration of this year of the dragon. Mikaela and our team of New South Wales based instructors would love to chat with you if you're blind or have low vision and are interested in applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, or if you're based in the Gosford region of Central Coast New South Wales and would like to become a Seeing Eye Dogs training dog carer and volunteer to care for a dog in training on weeknights and weekends throughout their formal training. If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au. If you are interested in caring for training dogs head to our website. 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. 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, we have two interviews to play. First, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Shelley Whyte who talks to us about her life, her story, and her Seeing Eye Dog Evan. This was recorded in recognition of National Golden Retriever Day. Then, we have a repeat of Harriet's interview with Brooke discussing the types of equipment options available for dog guide handlers. We go through some of the types of harnesses, leads and other pieces of equipment handlers use, and why you might select a particular option. If you are a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who would like to discuss equipment, reach out to your instructor. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet Moffat is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer Angelica Klages with puppy Kirrip. Angelica and Kirrip are one of our first puppy and carer teams based in Sydney so we talk about what it’s like raising a puppy there, Angelica’s life raising a puppy in an apartments and how she puppy cares whilst working as a music teacher and acting coach. Then we announce some exciting news to share about our canine co-host Iris. 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. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Mobility Instructor Katie Farrell. We talk about the role and her journey to becoming an instructor from Orientation and Mobility as well as about the instructor traineeship. We talk about client services and how clients are supported from application to matching, to retirement of the dog. If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in finding out more about applying for a Seeing Eye Dog or eligibility, visit our website or please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au. 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, show host Harriet Moffat is joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw talking about recall. We talk about how to train and maintain a solid recall including around distractions. Recall is an important skill for an dog handler for the safety and confidence of you and your dog whether that’s in the house, out in the garden or in a public off lead. Then we have a repeat of some vet tips with Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ vet team talking about body condition score and how to monitor your dog’s physical fitness. This is about how to evaluate their health without relying on weight which can vary from dog to dog, and helps determine each dog's ideal body condition. 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.

The last show of the 2023 NYE Special. On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Abi Howes one of our puppy development trainers for some tips on managing New Years Eve festivities with the dog or puppy in your care. Then, we have some important hot weather tips from Dr Ashe Mooney from the archives. We’re going to talk about heatstroke and other summer skin care tips around protecting their paws. 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 is joined by puppy development trainer Steph Shaw. We’re going to talk about some of Steph’s story and background in the industry before she gives us some dog and puppy training tips including Seeing Eye Dogs friendly games you can play and activities you can do inside during the warmer months when lead walking or outside physical exercise isn’t possible. 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 on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests. First, we'll will have some festive season tips with Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howess about how to help you and your dog have a fun and safe holiday season with whatever social gatherings you may be attending. Then, we're joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Brooke Anderson talking about the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program for 2023. That was the second year of this program so we’re going to talk about how this one went and the future of the program. If you or a young person in your care aged 12-18 who is blind or has low vision is interested in taking part in the youth program, head to the website at sed.visionaustralia.org/seeing-eye-dogs/youth-program to find out more or get in touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. Fiona and her story on her website. 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 Dog Show host Harriet Moffat is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Brooke Anderson and Cassandra Chiu co-founder of K9 Assistance Singapore. In the first interview, with Brooke, we talk about equipment options for Seeing Eye Dog handlers. We go through some of the types of harnesses, leads and other pieces of equipment handlers use, and why you might select a particular option. Then we're joined by Cassandra to talk about the work K9 Assistance Singapore is doing to promote use of and access of assistance dogs in Singapore. Cassandra and other staff from K9 Assistance recently visited Australia and caught up with our Seeing Eye Dogs staff for learning and collaboration opportunities in the industry, so this interview is also in acknowledgment of that visit. 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.