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.

Abi Howes, Puppy Development Team Lead, joins us to talk about dog enrichment, different types of enrichment and how they can be used to address different needs of our dogs.

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

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.
Abi Howes, Puppy Development Team Lead, joins us to talk about dog enrichment, different types of enrichment and how they can be used to address different needs of our dogs.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Presented by Harriet Moffat, Seeing Eye Dog Show is your on air guide to the incredible work that goes in behind the scenes at Seeing Eye Dogs, plus all the latest in dog health, caring and fostering puppies, interviews with experts and more.

Presented by Harriet Moffat, Seeing Eye Dog Show is your on air guide to the incredible work that goes in behind the scenes at Seeing Eye Dogs, plus all the latest in dog health, caring and fostering puppies, interviews with experts and more.

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

Training and handling tips from our dog experts from the Instructor, Training, Breeding and Puppy Development teams.

Training and handling tips from our dog experts from the Instructor, Training, Breeding and Puppy Development teams.

Training, handling and enrichment tips

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 mission of Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia is:

To enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services.

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 mission of Seeing Eye Dogs, a division of Vision Australia is:
To enhance the mobility and independence of people who are blind or have low vision throughout Australia by providing Seeing Eye Dogs, mobility training and rehabilitation services.

Chris on NDIS proposed changes & Abi on dog enrichment

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Dr Ashe Mooney, Seeing Eye Dogs Lead Veterinarian, joins us to talk about Halloween. We go through some of the common risks and Ashe gives her top tips on how to keep your dog safe and healthy on Halloween.

Then we share an interview from the archives with Kylie Gersh, Dog Production Manager, to discuss dog distraction and managing your dog's interest in other dogs. We discuss some dog guide handler specific tips and how Seeing Eye Dogs handlers can work with an instructor to reduce dog distraction.

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

Dr Ashe Mooney, Seeing Eye Dogs Lead Veterinarian, joins us to talk about Halloween. We go through some of the common risks and Ashe gives her top tips on how to keep your dog safe and healthy on Halloween.
Then we share an interview from the archives with Kylie Gersh, Dog Production Manager, to discuss dog distraction and managing your dog's interest in other dogs. We discuss some dog guide handler specific tips and how Seeing Eye Dogs handlers can work with an instructor to reduce dog distraction.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Halloween vet tips, dog distraction

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Harriet is joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw to talk some tips around Halloween. We discuss how to recognise when a dog is unsure or afraid of something and how to support them through that, how to make Halloween fun for the whole family including your dog, and how to build confidence to novel objects or strange things to help build your dog's resilience.

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

You learn a lot about dog training and socialisation as a volunteer puppy carer! Our carers develop skills and learn top puppy tips through individual support from a PDT provided to carers. 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.

Harriet is joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw to talk some tips around Halloween. We discuss how to recognise when a dog is unsure or afraid of something and how to support them through that, how to make Halloween fun for the whole family including your dog, and how to build confidence to novel objects or strange things to help build your dog's resilience.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>
You learn a lot about dog training and socialisation as a volunteer puppy carer! Our carers develop skills and learn top puppy tips through individual support from a PDT provided to carers. We're looking for carers now in <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/Volunteer/Care-for-a-puppy">parts of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales listed on our website</a>. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now">apply now via our website</a>.

Halloween tips: supporting your dog through spooky

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews for you.

First we're joined by Lead Veterinarian Dr Ashe Mooney to talk about body condition and weight management for our dogs. We talk about how to identify their ideal weight, how to manage weight, and Ashe gives some tips for maintaining the ideal body condition.

Then we have an interview from the archives on enrichment with Puppy Development Team Lead Abi Howes. Abi talks us through some of the ways we can keep our dogs and puppies entertained and how we can choose different enrichment activities to keep our dogs happy and content in every mood and situation.

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

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews for you.
First we're joined by Lead Veterinarian Dr Ashe Mooney to talk about body condition and weight management for our dogs. We talk about how to identify their ideal weight, how to manage weight, and Ashe gives some tips for maintaining the ideal body condition.
Then we have an interview from the archives on enrichment with Puppy Development Team Lead Abi Howes. Abi talks us through some of the ways we can keep our dogs and puppies entertained and how we can choose different enrichment activities to keep our dogs happy and content in every mood and situation.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>

Dog weight management and enrichment

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Chris on NDIS proposed changes & Abi on dog enrichment

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