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

The first is Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes who is going to be talking to us about what to do with your puppy or dog on rainy days! We’re going to talk inside enrichment, and wet weather activities suitable for any dog whether they’re a working Seeing Eye Dog, a puppy in training or a pet dog.

Then we have a a short clip of an interview with puppy carer Leisha Watson about her life as a puppy carer and caring in a school.

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, Harriet is joined by two guests.
The first is Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes who is going to be talking to us about what to do with your puppy or dog on rainy days! We’re going to talk inside enrichment, and wet weather activities suitable for any dog whether they’re a working Seeing Eye Dog, a puppy in training or a pet dog.
Then we have a a short clip of an interview with puppy carer Leisha Watson about her life as a puppy carer and caring in a school.
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.

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.

Rainy day activities for your dog

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

First we have Kim Ryan of Guide Dogs Tasmania and Western Australia and part of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) training conference of Oceania organising committee joining us to talk about the exciting inaugural ADI conference for Oceania held at Seeing Eye Dogs in November 2024. This conference provided a stage for collaboration with other amazing schools world-wide to help bring the best outcomes to all assistance dog handlers.

Then we're joined by Oliver Fanshawe Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Sadie. Ollie was our youngest client ever when he was matched with Sadie at age 14. Ollie, an athlete of blind cricket and blind tennis, has just graduated high school and shares some of his story and chats with us about life working with SED Sadie.

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

If you’d like to learn about Assistance Dogs International and what it means for SED to be an ADI-accredited school you can head to their website at: assistancedogsinternational.org/

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests.
First we have Kim Ryan of Guide Dogs Tasmania and Western Australia and part of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) training conference of Oceania organising committee joining us to talk about the exciting inaugural ADI conference for Oceania held at Seeing Eye Dogs in November 2024. This conference provided a stage for collaboration with other amazing schools world-wide to help bring the best outcomes to all assistance dog handlers.
Then we're joined by Oliver Fanshawe Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Sadie. Ollie was our youngest client ever when he was matched with Sadie at age 14. Ollie, an athlete of blind cricket and blind tennis, has just graduated high school and shares some of his story and chats with us about life working with SED Sadie.
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&rsquo;d like to learn about Assistance Dogs International and what it means for SED to be an ADI-accredited school you can head to their website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://assistancedogsinternational.org/">assistancedogsinternational.org/</a>

ADI Conference and Ollie and Sadie's story

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Mornington Peninsula-based Puppy Development Trainer Claire Crewe who's going to share some tips and exercises you can do to enrich your dog or puppy to not only keep them occupied at home when it's too hot for street walks, but also prepare them for the upcoming holiday season. These exercises centre around skills that will help with guests visiting such as door manners and greeting behaviour, calming down your dog and helping them settle with training like cooperative care. Please reach out to your Seeing Eye Dog staff contact for any training support if you are a handler or volunteer carer.

If you want to hear some of our health tips for hot weather, stream our recent episode with Dr Ashe of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/heat-safety-tips-for-dogs-and-training-dog-care-vo

Stay safe, cool and keep calm this summer!

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, host Harriet is joined by Mornington Peninsula-based Puppy Development Trainer Claire Crewe who's going to share some tips and exercises you can do to enrich your dog or puppy to not only keep them occupied at home when it's too hot for street walks, but also prepare them for the upcoming holiday season. These exercises centre around skills that will help with guests visiting such as door manners and greeting behaviour, calming down your dog and helping them settle with training like cooperative care. Please reach out to your Seeing Eye Dog staff contact for any training support if you are a handler or volunteer carer.
If you want to hear some of our health tips for hot weather, stream our recent episode with Dr Ashe of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/heat-safety-tips-for-dogs-and-training-dog-care-vo">https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/heat-safety-tips-for-dogs-and-training-dog-care-vo</a>
Stay safe, cool and keep calm this summer!
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>

Enrichment that prepares for the holiday season with Claire

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Training Program Manager and Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Kylie Gersh about solving problem behaviours. We’re talking how to work with your instructor, SED staff contact or trusted trainer on how to work through undesirable behaviours with your dog. Whether you’re a client, carer or pet dog owner, Kylie is going to give us some great tips and info about how to resolve issues like dog distraction, counter surfing and stopping on walks so we can get the best life with our dogs. If you’re a Seeing Eye Dog handler, don’t forget you can reach out to your instructor, or to the team by emailing SEDclients@visionaustralia.org when any issues arise to get training support- don’t wait to get the help to get back on track! If you’re a volunteer carer with us please reach our to your staff contact for assistance.

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

Would you love to become a volunteer carer and welcome a rewarding volunteer opportunity with a puppy in your house over christmas and new year? We’re looking for puppy carers in selected regions of NSW, VIC and QLD listed on our website. Our last scheduled Information Session will be held online Thursday, November 28, 6pm-7pm AEDT Via Zoom. Register at: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions.

We’re also looking for training dog relief carers to house adult dogs in our training programs for short relief care periods from a few days to a few months. If you can provide some loving care and a home for a training or trained dog waiting for client training and are driving distance Kensington VIC, please become a training dog relief carer- apply through the website.

Embark on an incredible journey with Vision Australia’sTrek for Vision as we explore the breathtaking Abel Tasman Track in New Zealand from April 29 to May 3, 2025. This 5-day adventure will support Vision Australia’s Quality Living Groups, empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision. Register between November 15 and December 2 to save $150 on the cost of travel using the discount code BLACKFRIDAY-150. Spaces are filling up fast—secure your spot today atvisionaustralia.org/trekforvision.

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Training Program Manager and Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Kylie Gersh about solving problem behaviours. We’re talking how to work with your instructor, SED staff contact or trusted trainer on how to work through undesirable behaviours with your dog. Whether you’re a client, carer or pet dog owner, Kylie is going to give us some great tips and info about how to resolve issues like dog distraction, counter surfing and stopping on walks so we can get the best life with our dogs. If you’re a Seeing Eye Dog handler, don’t forget you can reach out to your instructor, or to the team by emailing <a href="mailto:SEDclients@visionaustralia.org">SEDclients@visionaustralia.org </a>when any issues arise to get training support- don’t wait to get the help to get back on track! If you’re a volunteer carer with us please reach our to your staff contact for assistance.
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>
Would you love to become a volunteer carer and welcome a rewarding volunteer opportunity with a puppy in your house over christmas and new year? We’re looking for puppy carers in selected regions of NSW, VIC and QLD listed on our website. Our last scheduled Information Session will be held online Thursday, November 28, 6pm-7pm AEDT Via Zoom. Register at: <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions">https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions</a>.
We’re also looking for training dog relief carers to house adult dogs in our training programs for short relief care periods from a few days to a few months. If you can provide some loving care and a home for a training or trained dog waiting for client training and are driving distance Kensington VIC, please become a training dog relief carer- <a href="https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/relief-dog-carer">apply through the website</a>.
Embark on an incredible journey with Vision Australia’s<a href="https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/visionaustralia-abeltasman-2025/"> Trek for Vision</a> as we explore the breathtaking Abel Tasman Track in New Zealand from April 29 to May 3, 2025. This 5-day adventure will support Vision Australia’s Quality Living Groups, empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision. Register between November 15 and December 2 to save $150 on the cost of travel using the discount code BLACKFRIDAY-150. Spaces are filling up fast—secure your spot today at<a href="https://inspiredadventures.com.au/event/visionaustralia-abeltasman-2025/"> visionaustralia.org/trekforvision</a>.

Solving problem behaviours with Kylie

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