Halloween vet tips, dog distraction

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 d…

Halloween tips: supporting your dog through spooky

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 …

Dog weight management and enrichment

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 …

Dog senses with Steph

On this episode we're joined by Puppy Development Trainer Steph Shaw who shares some insight and psychology on dogs' sense. We discuss how dogs perceive the world and how those senses cam impact behaviour and the way we can train or handle them. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs…

Chris on NDIS proposed changes & Abi on dog enrichment

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.…

Meet the PDT: Jett, free-running tips with Paige

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews: Jett Greene, Puppy Development Trainer in NSW, joins us to talk about their story, life and role of a puppy development trainer. Paige Don, Puppy Development Trainer in VIC, shares some tips about happy and safe free-running and of…

Life of puppy carers: Bek, Ben & Sven, travelling with your SED

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by first-time puppy carer Bek Brindle who shares her experiences raising Sven alongside her partner Ben in QLD. Bek is a corporate events manager, and co-carer husband Ben is an engineer so they balance busy lives whilst volunteering. …

Summer tips for dog handler with Kylie

Seeing Eye Dogs Training Program Manager and instructor Kylie Gersh joins us to share some tips and talk about working dogs in warmer weather. We've got some tip specifically geared to dog guide handlers, and many that can benefit all dog handlers, owners and carer. Keep safe and cool! If you'd li…

Ken Ramirez talking positive reinforcement

Harriet is joined by very special guest, Ken Ramirez, to talk about science-based positive reinforcement and training. Ken is Executive Vice-President and Chief Training Officer of Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT) and began his career training guide dogs in the US. He has spent over 50 years wor…

Training tips: social behaviour & settling in canine guests

On this episode of the show Harriet is joined by two guests: Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes joins us to talk about social behaviour like calm greeting manners, appropriate interactions, and how to manage some of those tricky behaviours like jumping at guests and over-excited door greetings. …