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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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We're so thankful for our wonderful puppy carers like Emma for providing essential guidance and love to puppies to help them become Seeing Eye Dogs. We're looking for puppy carers now in select regions of VIC, NSW and QLD. You'll be provided with training and all care costs covered. 

Upcoming puppy caring information sessions:

• In person at Seeing Eye Dogs HQ in Kensington (VIC) on January 16, 11am - 12pm (AEDT)
• Online Wednesday, January 28 6pm - 7pm (AEDT)

Head to our website to find out about volunteering.

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Navigating My Path program is open to people who are blind or have low vision who'd like to learn more about dog guide mobility. It gives adults the opportunity to learn about life with a Seeing Eye Dog and experience working with one. Reach out to Brooke: Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or 0448 093 817 or head to the website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/25-10-20/navigating-my-path-independent-mobility-program to find out about the program or apply.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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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! Our amazing trainers like Abi & Paige will help provide you with support and guidance, plus training one-on-one and group sessions to help you prepare the pup to be an incredible Seeing Eye Dog. This support, food, equipment, and medical costs are provided at no cost by Seeing Eye Dogs to puppy carer volunteers. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes joins us to talk about social behaviour like calm greeting manners, appropriate interactions, and how to manage some of those tricky behaviours like jumping at guests and over-excited door greetings.

Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don joins us to talk about welcoming a new/temporary puppy or dog into this house. At this time of the year with people doing dog-sitting, fostering, or our wonderful carers taking on a relief care (foster) extra pup, these are some tips to have a happy and healthy stay and avoid some of the cheeky trouble that visiting pups might try and get up to.

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! Our amazing trainers like Abi & Paige will help provide you with support and guidance, plus training one-on-one and group sessions to help you prepare the pup to be an incredible Seeing Eye Dog. This support, food, equipment, and medical costs are provided at no cost by Seeing Eye Dogs to puppy carer volunteers. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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Navigating My Path program is open to people who are blind or have low vision across Australia who travel independently but are interested in the benefits of dog guide mobility. The program will run from June 2026 but enrolment is open now. Reach out to Brooke: Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or give her a call on 0448 093 817 or head to the website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/25-10-20/navigating-my-path-independent-mobility-program to find out about the program or apply.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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Breeder and puppy carer Kris Cantwell joins us to talk about her life with Omari and Omari's breeding career and retirement. Kris is a retired teacher, grandmother and an experienced puppy carer who raised, breeder cared for and now adopted Omari. If you've ever wondered about the life of our breeding dogs, or what happens to them in retirement- this interview has you covered.

Dr Ashe Mooney from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team joins us to talk about foods to avoid to keep your dog happy and healthy.

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

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.  These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We're also open for puppy caring and training dog caring across other regions of VIC, NSW & QLD. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, other caring roles or becoming a handler, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/. 

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

For other training tips from Abi and our expert staff: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/playlists/training-tips 

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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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If you'd like to find out more about released dog adoptions or find the dogs up for adoptions currently, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-our-dogs/released-dogs/adopt

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

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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If you'd like to listen to the previous interview, it's available here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/colleen-ashby-and-xian-handler-story

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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The first interview is with breeder carer Mena Wang joining us to chat about the life of breeding dog Caspar. We’re chat about her and her family’s life raising and looking after breeding dogs and puppies.

Then we have have Vision Australia NDIS & Aged Care Funding Specialist Lead and dog guide handler Caitlin McMorrow joining us to talk about Vision Australia’s campaign for the Queensland Taxi Subsidy Scheme and extending that to rideshare. For information about Vision Australia’s advocacy and corporate relations work, head to the visionaustralia.org website or head to our social media like Facebook to find this work in the news: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ueWeFEhB/

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.  These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We're also open for puppy caring and training dog caring across other regions of VIC, NSW & QLD. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, other caring roles or becoming a handler, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/. 

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To learn how dogs are chosen to begin training, listen to this interview with Kylie about the In For Training assessments: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/selecting-suitable-seeing-eye-dog-candidates-with

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

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We also have a repeat of an interview with puppy development trainer Abi Howes talking about grooming your dog and why it's so important to look after their coat. The full interview is available here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/grooming-tips-for-your-dog-youth-program and other dog care and husbandry tips are available on our Omny FM.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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We had a lot to cover, so this is part one and there'll be a bit more of this interview available next week on https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show or your preferred podcast platform.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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First, we have Carleen Miller, Aboriginal Engagement and Project Coordinator at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, who is going to talk about the puppies she’s named in celebration of NAIDOC week in the Taungurung Language of her ancestors. We talk about the importance of NAIDOC week, language revitalisation and how recognising Language and culture can help close the gap in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

If you'd like to learn more about NAIDOC week head to their website here: https://www.naidoc.org.au/. The Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a great resource for people visiting Melbourne to learn more: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka/.

Then, we'll chat with Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Genevieve Leonard. Gen is the Seeing Eye Dogs instructor based in Gold Coast, new to Seeing Eye Dogs but with a lot of industry experience we'll hear all about Gen's going to talk about her story, background in the industry and her role.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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• Register to attend online.
• Register to attend in-person. 

If you have any questions, please email SEDClients@visionaustralia.org.

We finish this episode with a repeat of some vet tips with Seeing Eye Dogs vet Dr Ashe Mooney talking about maintaining a healthy body condition for your dog to keep them fit and in optimal health.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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We're joined by Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes to talk about recall, how to train and effective recall and why it's so important. These are great tips which will help you train and maintain a recall which will keep you and your puppy or dog happy and safe.

Then we're going to play part of a repeat of an interview with Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don  to chat free running with some great tips about keeping pups’ and dogs’ social time positive. You can listen to this interview in full: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/free-running-travelling-with-a-sed-and-advocacy-ti?in_playlist=training-tips

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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

If you're a dog guide handler, don't forget to register for our upcoming workshop Living With Your Ageing Seeing Eye Dog: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/news/ageing-workshop-2025. It's open to all handlers and free to attend with sessions across Australia and online.

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If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

If you're a dog guide handler, don't forget to register for our upcoming workshop Living With Your Ageing Seeing Eye Dog: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/news/ageing-workshop-2025. It's open to all handlers and free to attend with sessions across Australia and online.

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Quinnie is Dr Katie's first dog guide from Seeing Eye Dogs and she talks about the support from the team. If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying for a Seeing Eye Dog, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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Liv Butcher, Seeing Eye Dogs Volunteer Partnership Coordinator and puppy carer, joins us talking about the impact of our volunteers, what they do for Seeing Eye Dogs and the variety of roles where volunteers make a difference.

Kylie Gersh, Training Program Manager, joins us to talk about the lives of training dogs, what they get up to when they're not training and about the role of Training Dog Carers. Seeing Eye Dogs is looking for training dog carers who live or work locally to, or could do the daily weekday drop off and pick ups from the Kensington, VIC Seeing Eye Dogs site.

We’re looking for lots of types of carers currently including training dog carers local to SED Kensington site. Head to the training dog care page of our website to find out about training dog care or to the volunteering page to read about all volunteer roles.

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

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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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer Sharon De Souza who shares her story of 10+ years of volunteering and talks about her volunteering as a breeder carer for Lucy and puppy carer for many puppies including two of Lucy's daughters Debbie and Freya.

If you've ever wondered about the life of a breeding dog and breeder carer, stay tuned!

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.  These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We're also open for puppy caring and training dog caring across other regions of VIC, NSW & QLD. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, other caring roles or becoming a handler, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/. 

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To read more about our 65th anniversary celebrations head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/news/seeing-eye-dogs-65th

To find out about our workshop Living with your ageing Seeing Eye Dog that will take place on July 19th head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/news/ageing-workshop-2025.
This workshop will be open to all dog guide handlers and hosted in person at 4 locations in person and online:

• Seeing Eye Dogs HQ Kensington, VIC
• Vision Australia Coorparoo, QLD
• Vision Australia Caringbah, NSW
• Vision Australia West Leederville, WA and;
• Online over Teams webinar.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler, please email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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Puppy carer Maria from Geelong joins us to talk about her life, story, and role as a puppy carer. Maria is a first-time puppy carer of Pharaoh and enjoys the social and community aspects of the role.

Then, we have a repeat abridged version of the Harriet's interview with Seeing Eye Dog handler and SED Youth Program graduate Phoebe talking about her experiences on the youth program and how the program prepares young people to become handlers, and her life with her Seeing Eye Dog Angie.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

Head to our Training, Handling and Enrichment Tips playlist: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/playlists/training-tips for more tips from our expert staff.

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First, Vision Australia's National Access Technology Manager and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Damo McMorrow joins us to talk about Access Technology options that can help handlers working with dog guides and to chat about his partnership with Jenna. This is part 2 of this interview, part 1 is here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/damo-jenna-access-technology-part-1

If you’d like to speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email ATC.help@visionaustralia.org or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us to talk about arthritis in dogs. Please chat to your trusted veterinarian for any advice specific to your dog.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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We're then going to talk about some of the Access Technology options that can help handlers working with dog guides. The rest of our interview about Access Technology will be available to podcast.

If you’d like to speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email ATC.help@visionaustralia.org or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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First, we have Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs International, joining us to talk about Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the work they do and what ADI standards mean for those working with assistance dogs across the world. If you'd like to find out more about ADI head to their website: https://assistancedogsinternational.org/. 

Then, we have part 2 of my interview with Seeing Eye Dogs handler Dale Pierce talking about his life, his story and his partnership with Yana. Dale is a busy and active handler and trail runner and he’s set to take on an exciting 100K Your Way challenge. In this episode, we talk about their lives and partnership together, home life with a Seeing Eye Dog and how Yana has settled in living with a cat! To support Dale’s 100K Your Way fundraising efforts, head to Dale's 100K Your Way page.

Part 1 of the interview with Dale is available at your preferred podcast platform or here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/dale-yanas-story-part-1-getting-active-trail-runni

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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Dale is a busy and active handler and trail runner and he’s set to take on an exciting 100K Your Way challenge. Dale shares his journey with vision loss, discovering a love for trail running, and his motivation for participating in Vision Australia's 100K Your Way fundraising. This is just one part of our interview, so once you’ve enjoyed this, make sure you tune in again next week for part two.

To support Dale’s 100K Your Way fundraising efforts, head to Dale's 100K Your Way page.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

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Seeing Eye Dogs mobility instructor Mikaela Smith joins to chat about client services in New South Wales and Canberra and about the upcoming NSW ACT Roadshow. We talk about the support and process instructors work through with the client from assessment, training with the dog, throughout the team's career and up to retirement.

Handler Nicole Tillotson joins us to share her story and about her life with Seeing Eye Dog Trixie. She shares about her active hobbies, her work as a chaplain and travels with her dog. We also talk about International Women's Day and what that means to Nicole.

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

The NSW/ACT Roadshow will be held in March with our team touring across Regional New South Wales and to Canberra, ACT. These events are open to all and free to attend. Email us now at SEDClients@visionaustralia.org to secure your spot or head to the NSW/ACT Roadshow article on SED website for more info. You can also email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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Jane shares some reflections on the transitions dog owners, handlers and carers face at the end of the journey of each dog, the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) and the 2025 IGDF conference coming up in June. You can find out more about IGDF at igdf.org.uk.

If you’d like to learn about Seeing Eye Dogs, the work we do, becoming a handler, or supporting us head to our website at sed.visionaustralia.org.

We’re looking for puppy carers in select regions across NSW, QLD and VIC. Head to our website for information about volunteering or attend our upcoming information session: online for all states (VIC, NSW, QLD on Wednesday, March 12, from 6pm to 7pm (AEDT) (5pm to 6pm QLD/AEST) register link via the website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions.

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Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Mikaela Smith shares an exciting announcement about the 2025 Seeing Eye Dogs Roadshow in regional NSW and ACT Canberra in March.

Puppy carer Phil Taylor shares his story and tells us about his life as a volunteer puppy carer. Phil is in his 80s and has been a puppy carer for 14 years showing many puppies the ropes through a busy and active retirement. Learn about puppy caring and other volunteer roles on our website.

Then we have vet tips from Dr Jacinta Millard from our vet team talking about arthritis in dogs.

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

The NSW/ACT Roadshow will be held in March with our team touring across Regional New South Wales and to Canberra, ACT. These events are open to all and free to attend. Email us now at SEDClients@visionaustralia.org to secure your spot or head to the NSW/ACT Roadshow article on SED website for more info. You can also email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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

If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in dog guide mobility, our friendly team is happy to chat with you about becoming a handler. You can email us at info@sed.org.au or call 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility.

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Then we have a repeat of an interview with Chris Edwards General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Advocacy at Vision Australia with some quick advocacy and access tips for seeing eye dog and dog guide handlers.

We’re looking for more breeder carer volunteers in select regions of Melbourne listed on our website at sed.visionaustralia.org. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.  These dogs are over 1 year old accepted into the breeding colony selected for their lovely natures and maintain their manners during their time in the breeding program. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

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

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If you’re blind or have low vision and are interested in dog guide mobility, our friendly team is happy to chat with you about becoming a handler. You can email us at info@sed.org.au or call 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment. Please note the team will be on holiday break from December 20, 2024 returning on January 6, 2025 ready to chat.

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

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These are some general tips, if you’re a Seeing Eye Dog handler, don’t forget you can reach out to your instructor, or to the team by emailing SEDclients@visionaustralia.org for training support! If you’re a volunteer carer with us please reach our to your staff contact for assistance. Please note staff will be on leave between December 20, 2024 and January 6, 2025, so please bear with us and the team will be back in action in the new year.

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

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Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don joins us to chat free running with some great tips about keeping pups’ and dogs’ social time positive, happy and safe.

Chris Edwards, General Manager Corporate Affairs & Advocacy, shares some quick tips for dog guide handlers about advocacy, flying, booking accommodations, restaurant and taking taxis and rideshares so you and your SED can enjoy this holiday season out and about.

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

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First we have Kim Ryan of Guide Dogs Tasmania and Western Australia and part of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) training conference of Oceania organising committee joining us to talk about the exciting inaugural ADI conference for Oceania held at Seeing Eye Dogs in November 2024. This conference provided a stage for collaboration with other amazing schools world-wide to help bring the best outcomes to all assistance dog handlers.

Then we're joined by Oliver Fanshawe Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Sadie. Ollie was our youngest client ever when he was matched with Sadie at age 14. Ollie, an athlete of blind cricket and blind tennis, has just graduated high school and shares some of his story and chats with us about life working with SED Sadie.

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

If you’d like to learn about Assistance Dogs International and what it means for SED to be an ADI-accredited school you can head to their website at: assistancedogsinternational.org/

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If you want to hear some of our health tips for hot weather, stream our recent episode with Dr Ashe of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/heat-safety-tips-for-dogs-and-training-dog-care-vo

Stay safe, cool and keep calm this summer!

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

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

Would you love to become a volunteer carer and welcome a rewarding volunteer opportunity with a puppy in your house over christmas and new year? We’re looking for puppy carers in selected regions of NSW, VIC and QLD listed on our website. Our last scheduled Information Session will be held online Thursday, November 28, 6pm-7pm AEDT Via Zoom. Register at: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions.

We’re also looking for training dog relief carers to house adult dogs in our training programs for short relief care periods from a few days to a few months. If you can provide some loving care and a home for a training or trained dog waiting for client training and are driving distance Kensington VIC, please become a training dog relief carer- apply through the website.

Embark on an incredible journey with Vision Australia’s Trek for Vision as we explore the breathtaking Abel Tasman Track in New Zealand from April 29 to May 3, 2025. This 5-day adventure will support Vision Australia’s Quality Living Groups, empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision. Register between November 15 and December 2 to save $150 on the cost of travel using the discount code BLACKFRIDAY-150. Spaces are filling up fast—secure your spot today at visionaustralia.org/trekforvision.

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We’ve got two vet interviews with Dr Ashe Mooney of SVT, about heatstroke what it is, the signs and how to prevent it, and about hot pavement skin care and looking after your pups’ paws.

Then I have a volunteer story with Anja Schaefer who’s going to talk to us about her two roles caring for dogs in formal training, and in our puppy block facility on site in Kensington Victoria. We’re looking for lots of types of carers currently including training dog carers local to SED Kensington site, in the Belgrave and Ringwood areas and Gosford region of NSW. Head to the training dog care page of our website to find out about training dog care.

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

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Seeing Eye Dogs handler Lucia Corradi talks about her new partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Luna and their adventures, both accomplished and planned. We also discuss transitioning to a new Seeing Eye Dog, and life for Lucia's newly retired Seeing Eye Dog Aura. The active duo of Lucia and Luna are set to take on Trek for Vision in 2025 so we chat a bit about their prep for that. 

Then I’m joined by SED’s advisor of strategy and change Paul Adrian talking to us about some myths about becoming a handler, the New South Wales roadshow event and an update on client services in NSW.

The NSW Roadshow will be held on the week of November 25 across four dates from 10.30am-1pm each day at Vision Australia’s offices at Ashfield on November 25,  at Caringbah on the 26th, Epping on the 27th  and Parramatta on the 28th. These events are open to all and free to attend email us now at SEDClients@visionaustralia.org to secure your spot or head to the NSW Roadshow article on SED website for more info.

Our friendly team are on board to help people who are blind or have low vision with their goals through dog guide mobility, and if you’ve considered becoming a handler with us, we’re happy to chat about your needs. You can email us at info@sed.org.au or call on 1800 037 773 to chat about dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

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At the time of the interview, Cassandra was in Melbourne completing her training with new Seeing Eye Dog Mandy, so we talk about their experiences on class with SED Mandy and the start of their partnership.

To finish off we have an interview with Dr Ashe Mooney sharing some vet tips and information on lumps for dogs. What you might be feeling for, what they might mean and how to work with your vet to diagnose and treat.

If you're blind or have low vision you’ve been considering dog guide mobility or becoming a Seeing Eye Dog handler, please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au. NSW residents can also come and chat to our team at the NSW Roadshow across Sydney from November 25-28, head to the website for details on the event or to register.

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

If you'd like to find out about K9 Assistance Singapore and the work they do you can head to their website: https://www.k9assistance.sg/ or follow them on Instagram or Facebook.

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What happens when the puppies come in ready for the next stage of their journey? Have you ever wondered how puppies are assessed for suitability at 12 months of age? How does the training team identify dogs who will make the best guides, and decide which dogs are better suited to the pet life or another working role? Join us for this interview where Kylie will chat about some of the qualities we look for, identifying aptitude and potential, and why we might career-change a dog for the welfare and wellbeing of the dog and safety of our clients.

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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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We couldn't thank our volunteers enough for the work they do, and we have so many wonderful volunteers assisting Seeing Eye Dogs in varied roles. Find out about volunteering on the Seeing Eye Dogs website volunteering page.

If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au.

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First time puppy carer Amanda Pritchard joins us chatting about her life as a puppy carer and her experiences raising Seeing Eye Dogs puppy Ira.

Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Dr Ashe Mooney joins us talking about kennel cough in 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! 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. We're looking for carers now in parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au.

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The in-person celebrations took place at Kensington Town Hall, at our Vision Australia Parramatta office in NSW hosted by instructors Luca and Mikaela, and in our Perth office hosted by instructor Matt Wood. We also had graduates attending online.

We're joined by Nemoy Malcolm, graduate with Seeing Eye Dog Benji and Emcee o the event to talk about the graduation event, the speakers and the importance of us celebrating graduation together.

And Jasmine Tevelein is back on the show. Earlier this year, she joined us on the show an ambassador for our International Guide Dog Day Giving day. Now she's graduated with Mikey and has returned to talk to us about the Youth Program and her story and experiences as a handler.

Head to our website to find out more about how we help, the work we do and how you can help. If you're interested in the Youth Program, please email Brooke at Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773. If you'd like to become a handler or talk about dog guide mobility, we’d love to have you reach out to the team! You can call the same number, head to our website or email us at info@sed.org,au

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Then I’ll be joined by Trainee Trainer Jack Lord about the role as a trainer and how staff like Jack train our young dogs in guide work so they can become Seeing Eye Dogs. Jack’s been on the show before in his previous roles through the years, you can find more interviews with Jack on our OMNY FM platform.

If you’ve been considering dog guide mobility please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au.

We’re also open for applications now for young people who are blind or have low vision to take part in our 2025 Youth Program. People from 12-18 are interested in finding out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills can work with their O&M and Seeing Eye Dogs staff to work on their O&M skills and find out what life with a SED is like. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org.

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 select regions of Victoria, we’re also looking for more people to become breeder carers. It’s the perfect caring option for someone who would prefer to care for an adult dog rather than puppies. Breeder carers care for the dogs in their homes full-time, and transport the dog to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities. Find out about breeder caring here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

We’re also open for applications now for young people who are blind or have low vision to take part in our 2025 Youth Program. People from 12-18 are interested in finding out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills can work with their O&M and Seeing Eye Dogs staff to work on their O&M skills and find out what life with a SED is like. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773.

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The first is with Gift Bimha, Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Ralph, dad to six and Australia’s first blind Hyrox competitor. We’re going to talk about his story and life as a dad, with Ralph and his inspiring fitness journey.

Then I have a repeat from 2023 featuring Cam Roles, a Seeing Eye Dogs handler, dad, and lawyer. Two very different lives of great dads who are blind or have low vision. If you are blind or have low vision and are thinking about dog guide mobility, visit our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/services chat to our friendly team at 1800 037 773, or email us at info@sed.org.au to find out more.

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

We’re also looking for more wonderful puppy carers across select regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. 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.

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Then, we have Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Brooke Anderson talking to us about the Youth Program for young people who are aged 12-18 who are blind or have low vision wanting to find out about dog guide mobility and enhance their skills. Applications for the 2025 Youth Program are open now, so head to our website to find out more at sed.visionaustralia.org/youth-program, email Brooke at Brooke.Anderson@visionaustralia.org or call Seeing Eye Dogs on 1800 037 773.

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

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If you’d like to become a puppy carer like Jane, find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website to become part of a special community.

If you’re blind or have low vision and would like to find out more about the application process or chat to a member of our team about if dog guide mobility is right for you, the friendly team at Seeing Eye Dogs would love to hear from you. To enquire about applying please contact us by calling 1800 037 773 or email info@seda.org.au.

For general information about what we do, becoming a client or how you can help, head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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To create the next generation of Seeing Eye Dogs, a selection of our best and brightest dogs are chosen to become breeding dogs. These exceptional dogs require a loving home full-time for the duration of their breeding career, returning to the Seeing Eye Dogs kennel facility in Kensington, VIC for breeding activities.

Our male and female breeding dogs need homes from around the age of 12 months and could be in the program for a few months to a number of years, depending on the dog. We're now looking for breeder carers in parts of Victoria listed on our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog

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The first is Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes who is going to be talking to us about what to do with your puppy or dog on rainy days! We’re going to talk inside enrichment, and wet weather activities suitable for any dog whether they’re a working Seeing Eye Dog, a puppy in training or a pet dog.

Then we have a a short clip of an interview with puppy carer Leisha Watson about her life as a puppy carer and caring in a school.

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.

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Then, Harriet is joined by Aunty Julieanne Axford Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung elder whose grandkids Bela and Levi named NAIDOC puppies in 2023. Aunty Julieanne is joining us to talk about the meaning and significance of NAIDOC week which in 2024 was 7 July 2024 – Sun, 14 July. Then I’m going to play the names of the 2024 NAIDOC named puppies, and a repeat of the 2023 names which were chosen by Julieanne’s family.

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. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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Seeing Eye Dogs handler Lizzie Eastham joins us on the show talking about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Lacey. Those of you who listen to Studio 1 may be familiar with Lizzie. Today, she's coming on to share her story. Lizzie is one of the ambassadors for the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal for 2024. If you'd like to support the appeal head in store to your local Petbarn or City Farmers store to make a donation to Seeing Eye Dogs

Then, Harriet announces two of the special names given to puppies in recognition of NAIDOC week July 7-13 2024. These names were submitted by members of our community who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in celebration of their culture and connection to country.

We also talk about one of the important questions about puppy caring "how do you give the puppy up?" and then finish this episode with some vet chat with Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs vet team about body condition score and healthy weight in 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! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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If you are blind or have low vision and are wondering about beginning your own Seeing Eye Dog journey, our friendly client services team would love to speak with you about your circumstances and mobility needs. You can find out about becoming a handler by visiting our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/services giving us a ring at 1800 037 773, or you can email us at info@sed.org.au.

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

We’re also looking for more wonderful puppy carers across select regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to raise puppies to create more partnerships like Kerry & Pearl. 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.

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Puppy and breeder carer Paul Gilling joins us talking about his experiences caring for Seeing Eye Dogs puppies and about taking them to his work as a physiotherapist. Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer can work including full-time so in recognition of Take Your Dog To Work Day in June we wanted to share this story of Paul and his puppies in the allied health space.

Then we have Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joining us talking about limps and changes to a dog's gait, tips on getting them comfy again and how to work with your veterinarian to get treatment.

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.

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Training dog carer and volunteer in kennels and puppy centre Anja Schaefer joining us to talk about her life caring for dogs in our Seeing Eye Dogs training program and what the dogs get up to in a home environment during their training and her roles looking after young puppies on site.

Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us to talk about cold weather care for dogs discussing some of the most common cold weather health conditions and some vet tips around those.

To find out more about training dog care head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog. We're looking for training dog carers in parts of metro Melbourne (dropping and picking up dogs from the Kensington facility for training), Queensland in the Sunshine Coast region, and New South Wales in the Central Coast region, further details about the program and lists of locations are available on the website.

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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.

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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.

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Training dog carer volunteer Jessica Jones joins us talking about her experiences caring for training dog Louise, what the role of a training dog carer is, and how she balances her work at Australian Catholic University with caring for training dogs.

To find out more about training dog care head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog. We're looking for training dog carers in parts of metro Melbourne (dropping and picking up dogs from the Kensington facility for training), Queensland in the Sunshine Coast region, and New South Wales in the Central Coast region, further details about the program and lists of locations are available on the website.

Dr Nicola Cotton manager of reproductive and veterinary services and Kat Kakafikas manager of dog wellbeing and adoption services join us on the show to share the exciting news of the updates to our facilities at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the new Dog Care Centre upgraded kennels and the improvements to the welfare and care this centre will provide its residents.

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Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Nicole Forbes-Hood and Annie Abbott talk to Harriet about their story, and partnership with Seeing Eye Dogs, and family life as mother and grandmother respectively.

We'd like to wish all mothers, and female guardians a happy Mother's Day!

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

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Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us talking about World Vet Day which was on April 27, 2024. We talk about the role of a vet, how you can help get the best vet appointment, the challenges of mental health in the industry and the importance of kindness to your vet.

Casey Hyde puppy carer and volunteer in our kennels joins us talking about volunteering as someone who is legally blind. Casey is a dog guide handler, and talks about how her lived experience and volunteering impact and benefit each other. She shares her experiences of how volunteering can be inclusive, and encourages others to get involved.

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.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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• Fiona Demark is part of Vision Australia's client reference group, and is a keynote speaker and works in transport and planning. She comes and talks to us about her experience growing up blind with a deteriorative eye condition, her life, hobbies and the mindset she takes into life. You can find out more about Fiona and her story on her website.
• Dr Jacinta Millard from Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team comes on to chat about microchipping your pets, what is a microchip and the importance of keeping your details up to date and how to do so.

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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.

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

If you’d like to speak to our Access Technology specialists you can email ATC.help@visionaustralia.org or ring the AT helpdesk 1300 84 74 66.

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Breeding Operations Officer Brit McCarthy talks to us about the lives of our breeding dogs. We're going to talk about what they get up to when they're not being used, and the role of a breeder carer volunteer.

Then Dr Jacinta Millard from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talks about arthritis in dogs. We discuss 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'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

If you live in Victoria and would like to learn about becoming a carer for one of our lovely breeding dogs head to our website here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/breeder-caring. We're looking for breeder carers in selected areas of Victoria to care for dogs over 12 months of age who have been accepted into the breeding program through their career in the breeding colony.

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Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ Vet Team joins us talking about two health topics. We chat about some of the sweet treats around at Halloween and what to be mindful of, and then we’re going to talk a bit about ear infections.

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