Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

Seeing Eye Dogs puppy carer Emma Young joins Harriet to talk about her experiences as a first time carer. Emma is raising Ulyssa with the help of her mum and partner. She works full-time at the Victorian Fisheries Authority and brings Ulyssa to work. We discuss puppy caring and working full-time and how a supportive workplace and preparation can help teach puppy essential workplace skills.

We're so thankful for our wonderful puppy ...

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Perle Peel. Perle is a graduate of our Youth Program and was matched with Seeing Eye Dog Jetta in 2024. The two also graduated high school together! We're going to talk about Perle's time in the Youth Program, her partnership with Jetta and their story.

Navigating My Path program is open to people who are blind or have low vision who'd like to learn more about dog guide mobility. It gives...

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 working with all different kinds of animals and people, promoting positive reinforcement training. He recently joined our team for a wor...

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.

Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don joins us to talk about welcoming a new/temporary puppy or dog into this house. At this time of the yea...

On this episode of the show, Harriet is joined by handler Sam Byrne to talk about his life, story, and partnership with SED Tommy. Sam works in the city in finance, is a keen player of Goalball and enjoys walks around lake with Tommy.

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If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a handler or applying ...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Senior Instructor Brooke Anderson. Brooke is going to talk to us about the exciting new Navigating My Path program which will help inform and prepare potential handlers about all things dog guide mobility. This program brings a taste of life with a Seeing Eye Dog to our clients over 18 and comes after the success of the Youth Program. We also talk gen...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy and relief care volunteer and Vision Australia volunteer Steven Kroger. Steve is retired and has volunteered for Vision Australia and Seeing Eye Dogs since 2018. Steve keeps himself busy reviewing parmiganas, supporting clients, attending theatres and music events, and raising puppies. Keep streaming to hear about Steve's story as a volunteer an...

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

Breeder and puppy carer Kris Cantwell joins us to talk about her life with Omari and Omari's breeding career and retirement. Kris is a retired teacher, grandmother and an experienced puppy carer who raised, breeder cared for and now adopted Omari. If you've ever wondered about the life of our breeding dogs, or what happens to them in retirement- this inte...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by newly qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) Shi Lin Tan from Guide Dogs Singapore and Senior Seeing Eye Dog Instructor Justin Marshall. Shi Lin completed her GDMI traineeship at Seeing Eye Dogs under the guidance of SED instructors Mikaela, Luca, and Justin and reflects upon her time and some of the learnings with our team in this interview. We also chat abo...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy development trainer Abi Howes. We're going to talk about some of the challenges of the season, preparing your dog or puppy and supporting them through this spooky season including strange and potentially scary decorations, tricky costumes for trick or treaters and unsafe temptations for dogs.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs Dog Wellbeing and Adoptions Manager Kat Kakafikas. We're going to talk about the process for adopting a released dog, and how Seeing Eye Dogs works to match our career-changed dogs to the right forever family from writing an adoption profile for the dog, shortlisting candidates and adoptions meetings.

If you'd like to find out more about released dog ...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Perth-based Seeing Eye Dogs Instructor Matt Wood. We're going to chat about Matt's background, his story and how he works with and supports clients across Western Australia. He'll also share tips for clients working with him and navigating life with a dog guide.

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

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Colleen Ashby who will talk about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Inca. Colleen has been on this show before, talking about her book I Can See Clearly Now, her transplant games athletic journey and her partnership with her previous SED Xian. Colleen has a new Seeing Eye Dog Inca now so we're going to chat about retiring Xia...

On this Father's Day special of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler and dad Mitch Barri who will talk about his life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog. Mitch is a man, dad of 2, and first-time handler. Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and wonderful father figures in our community!

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

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

The first interview is with breeder carer Mena Wang joining us to chat about the life of breeding dog Caspar. We’re chat about her and her family’s life raising and looking after breeding dogs and puppies.

Then we have have Vision Australia NDIS & Aged Care Funding Specialist Lead and dog guide handler Caitlin McMorrow joining us to talk a...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by training program manager and qualified GDMI Kylie Gersh who gives us a behind the scenes into how the training team turns 12-15 month old puppies into fully trained Seeing Eye Dogs. Kylie talks us through the process of how they teach guiding skills and how dogs are prepared for their lives working with their handlers.

To learn how dogs are chosen to begin training, ...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Cassandra Chiu and senior instructor Justin Marshall for part 2 of our interview about the life of the team, the unique and challenging environment for a SED team, access in Singapore and about how an instructor works with a SED team through client training and beyond. Part one is available on https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show or ...

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Cassandra Chiu with Seeing Eye Dog Mandy and senior instructor Justin Marshall. We're going to talk about the life of the team, the unique and challenging environment for a SED team, access in Singapore and about how an instructor works with a SED team through client training and beyond.

We had a lot to cover, so this is part one and there'll b...

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

First, we have Carleen Miller, Aboriginal Engagement and Project Coordinator at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, who is going to talk about the puppies she’s named in celebration of NAIDOC week in the Taungurung Language of her ancestors. We talk about the importance of NAIDOC week, language revitalisation and how recognising Language and c...