Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests for a bit of a special graduation episode. On Wednesday September 18 we celebrated 42 graduated client and Seeing Eye Dogs teams who graduated in the 2023/2024 financial year including three graduates from our Youth Program. The in-person celebrations took place at Kensington Town Hall, at our Vision Australia Parramatta o...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. The first is with Phoebe, Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Angela, kennels volunteer and graduate of our Youth Program. We’re going to talk her life as a handler, experiences on the Youth Program and partnership with Angie. Then I’ll be joined by Trainee Trainer Jack Lord about the role as a trainer and how staff like Jack tra...

This episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by breeder and puppy carers Hilary Buchan and Peter Geraerts. In belated recognition of Father’s Day we also wanted to give you some insight into the life of a stud dog at Seeing Eye Dogs and what the life of breeder carers is like. We’re going to introduce you to stud dog Robbie raised and cared for by Hilary and Pete. In select regions o...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two special handler profiles in recognition of Father's Day. The first is with Gift Bimha, Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Ralph, dad to six and Australia’s first blind Hyrox competitor. We’re going to talk about his story and life as a dad, with Ralph and his inspiring fitness journey. Then I have a repeat from 2023 featuring Cam Roles, a Seeing Eye...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. The first is puppy development trainer Abi Howes talking about grooming your dog. We talk about the importance of grooming, how to start a grooming routine and how to make it a comfortable and enjoyable experience for you and your dog. Then, we have Seeing Eye Dogs instructor Brooke Anderson talking to us about the Youth...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by puppy carer Jane Ling who’s going to talk to us about her life as a puppy carer and caring working in education taking puppies into schools across her region. Then, we have a repeat of an interview with instructor Brooke Anderson about equipment handlers can use with their Seeing Eye Dogs or dog guides and how handlers can work with...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet Moffat is joined by Kathryn and Neil Archibald talking about the life of Hattie a newly retired breeder. We also chat about their lives as part of the carer community, the role of a breeder carer, caring for a puppy and breeder at the same time and what is means to adopt the breeder you’ve cared for after 5 years on Seeing Eye Dogs programs. To...

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...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, we’re wrapping up our busy July with guest Thayana Mubila who is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler to Shaylah, and ambassador from the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal campaign. Then, Harriet is joined by Aunty Julieanne Axford Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung elder whose grandkids Bela and Levi named NAIDOC puppies in 2023. Aunty Julie...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet has a partnership story, some news from SED HQ and vet tips to share. Seeing Eye Dogs handler Lizzie Eastham joins us on the show talking about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Lacey. Those of you who listen to Studio 1 may be familiar with Lizzie. Today, she's coming on to share her story. Lizzie is...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Kerry Taunton. Kerry talks with us about her life up in Cairns and new partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Pearl and retired Seeing Eye Dog Minka and how she went from the challenges of cancer treatment and losing her sight to gain the confidence and positive attitude she has today. If you are blind or have low vi...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. Puppy and breeder carer Paul Gilling joins us talking about his experiences caring for Seeing Eye Dogs puppies and about taking them to his work as a physiotherapist. Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer can work including full-time so in recognition of Take Your Dog To Work Day in June we wanted to share this story of Paul and hi...

On this episode of Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. Training dog carer and volunteer in kennels and puppy centre Anja Schaefer joining us to talk about her life caring for dogs in our Seeing Eye Dogs training program and what the dogs get up to in a home environment during their training and her roles looking after young puppies on site. Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by puppy carers Tamara Jansons and Lee Andrewartha talking about their lives and experiences puppy caring as new parents. We talk about the different lifestyles they've had since beginning puppy caring and how they adapted their volunteering for those changes. Dedicated volunteers Tamara and Lee share their insights in balancing work, t...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio Harriet is joined by puppy carer Leisha Watson. Leisha is dedicated puppy carer who raises her puppies whilst working as a teacher in a primary school. She shares her story and experiences with us volunteering and bringing puppies to school, as well as talking about her love of the volunteering community. If you'd like to find o...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have two interviews for you. Training dog carer volunteer Jessica Jones joins us talking about her experiences caring for training dog Louise, what the role of a training dog carer is, and how she balances her work at Australian Catholic University with caring for training dogs. To find out more about training dog care head to our website: https://sed...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two handler profiles of mothers in our community in recognition of Mother's Day. Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Nicole Forbes-Hood and Annie Abbott talk to Harriet about their story, and partnership with Seeing Eye Dogs, and family life as mother and grandmother respectively. We'd like to wish all mothers, and female guardians a happy Mother's Day! If...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us talking about World Vet Day which was on April 27, 2024. We talk about the role of a vet, how you can help get the best vet appointment, the challenges of mental health in the industry and the importance of kindness to your vet. Casey Hyde puppy carer and volunteer in...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we've got a handler story in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24. This is part 2 of our IGDD special, you can find part 1 available as a podcast on your preferred podcast platform . We couldn’t just do one story for International Guide Dog Day so we're joined by Damo McMorrow who is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler as well as National...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we're talking dog guide mobility in recognition of International Guide Dog Day (IGDD) on April 24. We're joined by Paul Adrian Seeing Eye Dogs Advisor Strategy and Change and qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor talking about dog guide mobility and the process for getting a Seeing Eye Dog. We bust some myths about who is eligible and might benefit fr...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, host Harriet is joined by three guests. First, we’ll be joined by youth program participant graduate from 2022 Jasmine Tevelein   who is going to be talking to us about her experience in the program and the next steps as she works towards getting her own Seeing Eye Dog, and her involvement supporting the International Guide Dog Day giving day on April 2...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of the Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team to talk about a dog health problem more common in the cooler months- parasites. We discuss some of the common parasites, symptoms of a dog with a parasite and how to prevent. There are some graphic descriptions in this episode, so be aware of that if you're eat...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Sophie Thomas and her Seeing Eye Dog Winnie. Sophie talks to us about her story, partnership with Winnie and her goal and fundraising efforts for 100K Your Way raising money for Vision Australia. Head to Sophie's fundraising page to support her efforts in 100K Your Way and to donate to Vision Australia: https...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by Kirsten Busby.. Kirsten is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler who talks to us about her busy life as a classical soprano singer and her life and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Kimba. Tune into this show to find out about the life of a working team on and off the stage. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Ey...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests to talk about International Women's Day (IWD). Seeing Eye Dogs handlers Clare Opie and Linda Blaik join us in separate interviews on this episode discussing IWD and this year's IWD theme of inclusion. We talk about their own experiences as women, what IWD and inclusion means to them, and the role...