Harriet is joined by blind couple Damo & Marion McMorrow and their Seeing Eye Dogs. Damo is partnered with SED Jenna and is married to Marion (née Marion Chapman) who is partnered with SED Taurus. In this interview, we hear their love story and find out how they built a special bond with the help of their Seeing Eye Dogs. We chat about how the couple works with a dog each and how the dogs get on together. Damo & Marion with their dogs love travelling and adventure so we talk about how they enjoy camping together and visiting new cities.

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.

Harriet is joined by blind couple Damo &amp; Marion McMorrow and their Seeing Eye Dogs. Damo is partnered with SED Jenna and is married to Marion (n&eacute;e Marion Chapman) who is partnered with SED Taurus. In this interview, we hear their love story and find out how they built a special bond with the help of their Seeing Eye Dogs. We chat about how the couple works with a dog each and how the dogs get on together. Damo &amp; Marion with their dogs love travelling and adventure so we talk about how they enjoy camping together and visiting new cities.
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>
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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@sed.org.au">info@sed.org.au</a>&nbsp;or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

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

Learn about the lives of our hander & dog teams through real-life stories of our clients who are blind of have low vision working with Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia.

Learn about the lives of our hander &amp; dog teams through real-life stories of our clients who are blind of have low vision working with Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia.

Handler stories

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.

Damo, Marion, Jenna & Taurus: a couple and their Seeing Eye Dogs

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 Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nicole Tillotson and her dog Trixie join us to talk about their upcoming fundraising adventure Trek For Vision. We talk about their partnership and working together to achieve their goals. Nicole is working toward this Trek and a half-marathon and encourages people to set challenges and work toward their goals, especially for a good cause!

Trek for Vision with Trixie 2026 is raising funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program and you can support Nicole and Trixie's effort in the Trek here: https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson with funds going towards the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.

Then we have part of an interview from the archives with Youth Program participant graduate Perle Peel who talks to us about her experience in the program. She has now graduated as a team with her Seeing Eye Dog Jetta. The Youth Program was a valuable experience that prepared her for life with Jetta, so please consider making a donation to keep the program running for 2027. You can hear the whole interview on the Podcast now.

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

&nbsp;Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nicole Tillotson and her dog Trixie join us to talk about their upcoming fundraising adventure Trek For Vision. We talk about their partnership and working together to achieve their goals. Nicole is working toward this Trek and a half-marathon and encourages people to set challenges and work toward their goals, especially for a good cause!
Trek for Vision with Trixie 2026 is raising funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program and you can support Nicole and Trixie's effort in the Trek here: <a href="https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson">https://vision-australia.grassrootz.com/visionaustralia-greatoceanwalk-2026/nicole-tillotson</a> with funds going towards the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program.
Then we have part of an interview from the archives with Youth Program participant graduate Perle Peel who talks to us about her experience in the program. She has now graduated as a team with her Seeing Eye Dog Jetta. The Youth Program was a valuable experience that prepared her for life with Jetta, so please consider&nbsp;<a href="e&rsquo;ll%20be%20joined%20by%20youth%20program%20participant%20graduate%20from%202022%20Jasmine%20Tevelein%20%20%20who%20is%20going%20to%20be%20talking%20to%20us%20about%20her%20experience%20in%20the%20program%20and%20the%20next%20steps%20as%20she%20works%20towards%20getting%20her%20own%20Seeing%20Eye%20Dog,">making a donation</a> to keep the program running for 2027. You can hear the whole interview<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/perle-and-sed-jettas-story"> on the Podcast now</a>.
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>

Nicole & Trixie take Trek For Vision!

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For this International Guide Dogs Day special of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Rolf Geerlings, Seeing Eye Dog handler to Marlo and Children and Young People Operations Lead at Vision Australia. Rolf shares his story of becoming a handler and the journey to gaining his independence back after challenges with vision loss. He talks about his partnerships with retired dogs Echo and Stella, and his new and current partnership with Marlo.

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.

For this International Guide Dogs Day special of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Rolf Geerlings, Seeing Eye Dog handler to Marlo and Children and Young People Operations Lead at Vision Australia. Rolf shares his story of becoming a handler and the journey to gaining his independence back after challenges with vision loss. He talks about his partnerships with retired dogs Echo and Stella, and his new and current partnership with Marlo.
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>
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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@sed.org.au">info@sed.org.au</a>&nbsp;or call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment.

Handler story: Rolf & Marlo. International Guide Dogs Day special

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Dr Ashe joins Harriet to talk about World Veterinary Day on April 25. We talk about the life of veterinarians, some of the challenges facing vets in the industry, and how you can work well with your vet to get the best out of your vet. We then talk vet tips about limps and arthritis in dogs.

Please note content warning: this interview contains discussions of suicide and self-harm to raise awareness.

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

Dr Ashe joins Harriet to talk about World Veterinary Day on April 25. We talk about the life of veterinarians, some of the challenges facing vets in the industry, and how you can work well with your vet to get the best out of your vet. We then talk vet tips about limps and arthritis in dogs.
Please note content warning: this interview contains discussions of suicide and self-harm to raise awareness.
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>

World Vet Day & vet tips with Dr Ashe

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Damo, Marion, Jenna & Taurus: a couple and their Seeing Eye Dogs

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