On the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, for our Mother's Day special we shine a spotlight on breeding dog "Lucy" and her life with her breeder carer Sharon.

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer Sharon De Souza who shares her story of 10+ years of volunteering and talks about her volunteering as a breeder carer for Lucy and puppy carer for many puppies including two of Lucy's daughters Debbie and Freya.

If you've ever wondered about the life of a breeding dog and breeder carer, stay tuned!

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 the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, for our Mother's Day special we shine a spotlight on breeding dog "Lucy" and her life with her breeder carer Sharon.
Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs volunteer Sharon De Souza who shares her story of 10+ years of volunteering and talks about her volunteering as a breeder carer for Lucy and puppy carer for many puppies including two of Lucy's daughters Debbie and Freya.
If you've ever wondered about the life of a breeding dog and breeder carer, stay tuned!
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.&nbsp; 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>
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:&nbsp;<a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/</a><a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/">.</a>&nbsp;

Learn about operations at Seeing Eye Dogs, hear about the lives of staff, programs and processes that go into creating Seeing Eye Dogs partnerships.

Learn about operations at Seeing Eye Dogs, hear about the lives of staff, programs and processes that go into creating Seeing Eye Dogs partnerships.

Behind The Scenes: Seeing Eye Dogs

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

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.

Mother's Day special: Sharon & Lucy breeder carer story

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carers Sarah Pietsch and Anne Evans to talk about their experience working together to raise Seeing Eye Dog puppy in training Hope. Sarah and Anne share their story becoming friends through caring, and deciding to partner up and co-care for a puppy. Hope gets to experience a family lifestyle with Sarah, and visits restaurants and shows with Anne, helping her learn essential skills throughout her puppy development. Learn how carers can collaborate and provide lots of training and socialisation experiences for a puppy through this interview.

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. 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.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carers Sarah Pietsch and Anne Evans to talk about their experience working together to raise Seeing Eye Dog puppy in training Hope. Sarah and Anne share their story becoming friends through caring, and deciding to partner up and co-care for a puppy. Hope gets to experience a family lifestyle with Sarah, and visits restaurants and shows with Anne, helping her learn essential skills throughout her puppy development. Learn how carers can collaborate and provide lots of training and socialisation experiences for a puppy through this interview.
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>
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. We're looking for carers now in&nbsp;<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>.

Volunteering story: caring partnership with Sarah and Anne

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Community Engagement Officer and handler Nadia Mattiazzo. We talk about International Women's Day, women in leadership and Nadia's new role as chairperson at Dog Guide Handlers Australia (DGHA). Nadia has been in many leadership roles including CEO at her last workplace and shares some tips for women wanting to get involved in work, leadership or volunteering.

We also discuss DGHA and their mission in promoting the interests of dog guide handlers from all dog guide schools across Australia. If you'd like to find out more about DGHA or become a member, head to their website: https://dgha.org.au/

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.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Community Engagement Officer and handler Nadia Mattiazzo. We talk about International Women's Day, women in leadership and Nadia's new role as chairperson at Dog Guide Handlers Australia (DGHA). Nadia has been in many leadership roles including CEO at her last workplace and shares some tips for women wanting to get involved in work, leadership or volunteering.
We also discuss DGHA and their mission in promoting the interests of dog guide handlers from all dog guide schools across Australia. If you'd like to find out more about DGHA or become a member, head to their website: <a href="https://dgha.org.au/">https://dgha.org.au/</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>
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.

Nadia- International Women's Day and DGHA chairperson

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

Training dog carer volunteer Karen Anderson joins us to talk about looking after Desmond during his formal training. Karen is a training dog carer who lives in the Mornington Peninsula region where trainers pick the dogs up each training day and the carer looks after the dog and provides rest and love on weeknights and weekends. Karen is also a puppy and breeder carer and Kindergarten teacher who's joined us to talk about raising pups in kindy, you can stream that interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/puppy-caring-story-karen-and-puppies-at-kindy.

We're looking for training dog carers in Ivanhoe, VIC and surrounds where the dog gets picked up and dropped from your home, and around Kensington, VIC where carers pick up and drop the dog off from our site. Find out more about training dog care here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog

Then we have a repeat episode with Seeing Eye Dogs Senior Instructor Brooke Anderson who chats with us about eligibility for a Seeing Eye Dog and who might benefit from a dog guide.

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.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests.
Training dog carer volunteer Karen Anderson joins us to talk about looking after Desmond during his formal training. Karen is a training dog carer who lives in the Mornington Peninsula region where trainers pick the dogs up each training day and the carer looks after the dog and provides rest and love on weeknights and weekends. Karen is also a puppy and breeder carer and Kindergarten teacher who's joined us to talk about raising pups in kindy, you can stream that interview here: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/puppy-caring-story-karen-and-puppies-at-kindy">https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/puppy-caring-story-karen-and-puppies-at-kindy</a>.
We're looking for training dog carers in Ivanhoe, VIC and surrounds where the dog gets picked up and dropped from your home, and around Kensington, VIC where carers pick up and drop the dog off from our site. Find out more about training dog care here: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/training-dog
Then we have a repeat episode with Seeing Eye Dogs Senior Instructor Brooke Anderson who chats with us about eligibility for a Seeing Eye Dog and who might benefit from a dog guide.
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.

Training Dog Carer Karen and SED eligibility

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Mother's Day special: Sharon & Lucy breeder carer story

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