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

Harriet is joined by Brit McCarthy, Seeing Eye Dogs breeding operations officer, talking about the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) conference, what was learnt there and how Seeing Eye Dogs and other IGDF schools can work together to create dog guide partnerships of the future and continue to develop and improve practice.

Then, we play some vet tips from Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talking dental hygiene in dogs.

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

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews to play for you.
Harriet is joined by Brit McCarthy, Seeing Eye Dogs breeding operations officer, talking about the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) conference, what was learnt there and how Seeing Eye Dogs and other IGDF schools can work together to create dog guide partnerships of the future and continue to develop and improve practice.
Then, we play some vet tips from Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talking dental hygiene in dogs.
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 are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or <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.

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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.

IGDF conference summary, vet tips

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests.

Breeding Operations Officer Brit McCarthy talks to us about the lives of our breeding dogs. We're going to talk about what they get up to when they're not being used, and the role of a breeder carer volunteer.

Then Dr Jacinta Millard from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talks about arthritis in dogs. We discuss symptoms, management and how you can work with your vet to look after a dog you have with arthritis. As always this is general information and we encourage you to speak with your own trusted vet about your dog.

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

If you live in Victoria and would like to learn about becoming a carer for one of our lovely breeding dogs head to our website here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/breeder-caring. We're looking for breeder carers in selected areas of Victoria to care for dogs over 12 months of age who have been accepted into the breeding program through their career in the breeding colony.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests.
Breeding Operations Officer Brit McCarthy talks to us about the lives of our breeding dogs. We're going to talk about what they get up to when they're not being used, and the role of a breeder carer volunteer.
Then Dr Jacinta Millard from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talks about arthritis in dogs. We discuss symptoms, management and how you can work with your vet to look after a dog you have with arthritis. As always this is general information and we encourage you to speak with your own trusted vet about your dog.
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>
If you live in Victoria and would like to learn about becoming a carer for one of our lovely breeding dogs head to our website here: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/breeder-caring">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/breeder-caring. </a>We're looking for breeder carers in selected areas of Victoria to care for dogs over 12 months of age who have been accepted into the breeding program through their career in the breeding colony.

Life of breeding SED dogs and vet tips arthritis

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet chats with Claire Crewe puppy development trainer at Seeing Eye Dogs talking about helping your dog through some potentially scary and weird things. In recognition of Halloween, we’re going to talk about how to recognise when your dog may be uncertain of weird and novel things, and what you should do. As always, this is only general information and if you have problems, please talk to your trusted trainer for advice.

Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ Vet Team joins us talking about two health topics. We chat about some of the sweet treats around at Halloween and what to be mindful of, and then we’re going to talk a bit about ear infections.

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, Harriet chats with Claire Crewe puppy development trainer at Seeing Eye Dogs talking about helping your dog through some potentially scary and weird things. In recognition of Halloween, we’re going to talk about how to recognise when your dog may be uncertain of weird and novel things, and what you should do. As always, this is only general information and if you have problems, please talk to your trusted trainer for advice.
Then, Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs’ Vet Team joins us talking about two health topics. We chat about some of the sweet treats around at Halloween and what to be mindful of, and then we’re going to talk a bit about ear infections.
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>

Halloween spooky season and your dog special

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet talks with Seeing Eye Dogs Veterinary and Reproduction Manager Dr Nicola Cotton about breeding program strategy and exciting new building works at Seeing Eye Dog kennels in Kensington. We cover a lot of interesting behind the scenes around selecting the breeding dogs from our program, how they decide the best pairings to create future seeing eye dogs, and how we use science and data plus trends to produce Seeing Eye Dogs that meet the changing needs of our clients and their environments.

Then Dr Nicola tells us about the renovation project at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the ‘boarding centre renovation’ and the plans for some new purpose built kennels being built.

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

We are looking for puppy carers now in parts of NSW, QLD and VIC, and breeder carers in parts of metro Melbourne. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet talks with Seeing Eye Dogs Veterinary and Reproduction Manager Dr Nicola Cotton about breeding program strategy and exciting new building works at Seeing Eye Dog kennels in Kensington. We cover a lot of interesting behind the scenes around selecting the breeding dogs from our program, how they decide the best pairings to create future seeing eye dogs, and how we use science and data plus trends to produce Seeing Eye Dogs that meet the changing needs of our clients and their environments.
Then Dr Nicola tells us about the renovation project at Seeing Eye Dogs' site in Kensington. We talk about the ‘boarding centre renovation’ and the plans for some new purpose built kennels being built.
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 are looking for puppy carers now in parts of NSW, QLD and VIC, and breeder carers in parts of metro Melbourne. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/puppy-caring/apply-now">apply now via our website</a>.

Breeding program and renovations to kennels

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IGDF conference summary, vet tips

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