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>.

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.

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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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy and breeder carer volunteer Natalie Parkinson talking about her life as a carer volunteer for Seeing Eye Dog Omri. We talk about their lives together and Omri's new career as a training Seeing Eye Dog.

We also share an interview with Dr Ashe Mooney SED lead veterinarian about body condition score.

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 

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy and breeder carer volunteer Natalie Parkinson talking about her life as a carer volunteer for Seeing Eye Dog Omri. We talk about their lives together and Omri's new career as a training Seeing Eye Dog.
We also share an interview with Dr Ashe Mooney SED lead veterinarian about body condition score.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a>
We&rsquo;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: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/breeding-dog</a>&nbsp;

Life of a breeder carer Natalie with Omri

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On this episode we're joined by puppy and breeder carer Laura Allen who chats with us about her life with breeding dog Vinny. Laura is a repeat puppy carer, raised Vinny and the pair work in an office, are avid Carlton supporters, and keep active walking together.

We also have part of an interview with Seeing Eye Dog handler Mitch Barri from the archives talking about his life as a dad and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Yogi.

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/.

On this episode we're joined by puppy and breeder carer Laura Allen who chats with us about her life with breeding dog Vinny. Laura is a repeat puppy carer, raised Vinny and the pair work in an office, are avid Carlton supporters, and keep active walking together.
We also have part of an interview with Seeing Eye Dog handler Mitch Barri from the archives talking about his life as a dad and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Yogi.
If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/
We&rsquo;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 &amp; 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/.

Father's Day special: breeder caring Laura and Vinny

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Halloween tips: supporting your dog through spooky

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