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:
Maddy and Seeing Eye Dog Buzz- handler story
Seeing Eye Dogs handler Maddy joins us to talk about her life, partnership and story with Seeing Eye Dog Buzz. Maddy is an active handler who loves being out and about, running and swimming, when she's not working at a hospital in the city with Buzz by her side. They are a new team and Maddy talks …
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What not to eat for dogs with Dr Ashe
Dr Ashe Mooney, Seeing Eye Dogs lead veterinarian, joins us for a bumper guide interview talking about what not to eat for our dogs. We discuss toxic foods, hazards that a dog might ingest, tips to keep your dog safe from risky foods during social gathering, and what to do if you dog has potentiall…
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Chris on NDIS proposed changes & Abi on dog enrichment
On this episode, Harriet is joined by two guests. Chris Edwards, Chief Mission Officer at Vision Australia, joins us to talk about proposed changed for the NDIS, how his team are making recommendations and working with government, and what these potential changes might mean for dog guide handlers.…
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Tony Stevens on Helen Keller, empowerment, and Possibilities documentary
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Vice President of Communications Tony Stephens to talk about the AFB's documentary Possibilities which tells the story about Helen Keller and discusses how her amazing legacy impacts and influe…
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Meet the volunteer: training dog carer Fabien
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet talks to training dog carer volunteer Fabien. Fabien, along with his wife and son, are carers for dogs during their formal training. They work as a team to give a loving and restful home to dogs (often multiple at the same time!) during training …
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Kylie on Career Pathway Assessment, Dr Ashe on kennel cough
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. Kylie Gersh, Seeing Eye Dogs Dog Production Manager, joins us to talk about dog assessment processes and how we determine suitability for the role of Seeing Eye Dog or which career suits each dog. Kylie discusses how the …
29:00
Puppy carer story: Justine, Vet tips with Dr Ashe
On this episode Harriet is joined by two guests: Queensland puppy carer Justine Dunn comes on the show to talk to us about her experiences caring for Enzo and Indy. Justine is a grandma, recently retired, and raising her second puppy. She chats with us about raising pups and their adventures togeth…
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Cold weather vet tips with Dr Ashe and talking body condition score
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs lead veterinarian Dr Ashe Mooney. Dr Ashe shares some health tips and information about medical conditions that are more common in cooler months. We talk about hypothermia, kennel cough, conjunctivitis and provide some…
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Team story: Joan Duncan & SED Lenny
Seeing Eye Dogs handler Joan Duncan joins us to talk about her life with Seeing Eye Dogs. Joan's had four Seeing Eye Dogs so in this interview you'll hear some of the many stories throughout her time as a handler with dogs Cayla, Hillsy, Isa, and Lenny. We also talk about Joan's volunteer role at S…
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Meet the PDT: Jett, free-running tips with Paige
On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews: Jett Greene, Puppy Development Trainer in NSW, joins us to talk about their story, life and role of a puppy development trainer. Paige Don, Puppy Development Trainer in VIC, shares some tips about happy and safe free-running and of…
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