Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio
Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio
From its inception in 1960, Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia, has remained a user-driven organisation. The attention, care and involvement we give to each of our clients are what make us different. Our training is entirely one on one; it is not based on a prescriptive group or set training approach. This clearly underpins our belief in putting the client first. Mission The missio…Social links:
Dale & Yana's story part 1: getting active, trail running and life with a SED
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by 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. Dale shares his jou…
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IWD Special: Handler Story Nicole & Trixie, Mikaela Client Services & Roadshow
For our 2025 International Women's Day special, Harriet is joined by two guests: 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 thr…
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IGDF & reflections from Jane Bradley
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Puppy Development Manager Jane Bradley. 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 conf…
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Carer Story: Phil, NSW Roadshow and vet tips
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have three segments to share. 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 …
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Puppy Caring Story: Karen and puppies at kindy
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carer Karen Anderson to share the story of her volunteering. Karen is a kindergarten teacher and experienced carer of over 15 years. We chat about her current dogs puppy in training Quiggly and breeding dog Mirring and the spec…
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2024 in advocacy for dog guide handlers
In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Chris Edwards General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Advocacy. Chris talks about Vision Australia’s advocacy wins and projects from 2024 Chris is also himself a Seeing Eye Dogs handler. He brings his lived experience as handler to Se…
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Beth's volunteer story & life of stud dog Kamahl
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer breeder carer Beth McLeod talking about her life and story as a volunteer, and her and Kamahl's busy and active life on campus. Beth is a lecturer at ACU and carer to stud dog Kamahl. Then we have a repeat o…
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Katy & SED Bowie's story
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Katy Beaton. Katy is matched with Golden Retriever Seeing Eye Dog Bowie and is going to share her story including her interesting PhD, archery, and her life and partnership with Bowie. If you’re blind or have …
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Settling tips with Abi & Kylie
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two of our excellent returning guests, sharing a topic from the perspective of both young puppies and older dogs. Abi Howes Puppy Development Trainer and Kylie Gersh Training Program Manager and Instructor will be talking about dogs s…
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Free-running, travelling with a SED and advocacy tips
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two excellent guests. 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 & Adv…
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