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Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio

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.

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

28:48

Kris & Omari's story: breeder caring & retirement,...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/11/14

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 interview has you covered. Dr Ashe Mooney from the Seeing Eye Dogs vet

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28:40

GDMI Shi Lin's training program at Seeing Eye Dogs

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/11/14

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 about the role and how instructors support client and dog teams. Having

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28:15

Halloween tips for dog handlers with Abi

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/10/15

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. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website:https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ For other training tips from Abi

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28:13

Released dog adoption program with Kat

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/10/15

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 adoptions or find the dogs up for adoptions currently, head to our

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27:14

Meet WA Instructor Matt

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/10/15

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

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28:29

Colleen & Inca & transitioning to a new SED

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/09/23

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 Xian, transitioning to a new dog and all that comes with that. If you'd

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27:14

Father's Day special: handler story Mitch Barri & SED...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/09/05

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.visionaustralia.org/ If you're blind or have low vision and are interested in becoming a

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29:08

Mena & Caspar life of a stud dog, QLD Rideshare...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/09/01

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 about Vision Australia’s campaign for the Queensland Taxi

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28:58

The Training of Seeing Eye Dogs: Behind the Scenes...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/08/25

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, listen to this interview with Kylie about the In For Training

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28:53

Cassandra and Justin part 2, dog care tips

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/08/25

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-showor your preferred podcast platform. We also have a repeat of an interview with

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25:51

Cassandra, SED Mandy and Instructor Justin Part 1

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/30

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 be a bit more of this interview available next week on

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28:35

NAIDOC names & Language with Carleen, Meet SED...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/22

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 culture can help close the gap in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres

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30:10

Living With Your Ageing Seeing Eye Dog workshop with...

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/16

On this episode, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Nadia Mattiazzo to talk about the upcoming workshop for dog guide handlers Living With Your Ageing Seeing Eye Dog:https://sed.visionaustralia.org/news/ageing-workshop-2025. The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10am – 5pm AEST. You can attend the workshop online over Teams Webinar or in person at: Seeing Eye Dogs HQ Kensington, VIC, Vision Australia Coorparoo, QLD, Vision Australia Caringbah, NSW, and Vision

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28:58

Recall and free running tips

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/16

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests. We're joined by Puppy Development Trainer Abi Howes to talk about recall, how to train and effective recall and why it's so important. These are great tips which will help you train and maintain a recall which will keep you and your puppy or dog happy and safe. Then we're going to play part of a repeat of an interview with Puppy Development Trainer Paige Don to chat free running with some great tips about keeping

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28:42

Handler story: Annette and Scotty

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/07

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Annette Ferguson. Annette chats to us about her life, new partnership with Scotty, working as a graphic designer with low vision, and being part of the community of dog guide handlers in Australia. 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,

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28:32

Training tips: dog distraction

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/07/04

Training program manager Kylie Gersh joins Harriet to talk about dog distraction and managing your Seeing Eye Dog or dog guide around other dogs. We then play part of the interview with Kylie about solving problem behaviours. 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 atinfo@sed.org.auor call on 1800 037 773 to discuss dog guide mobility, eligibility or assessment. If you're a dog guide handler, don't forget to

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28:20

Handler story: Dr Katie Butler & SED Quinnie

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/06/19

Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dog handler Dr Katie Butler to talk about her life, story and partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Quinnie. We talk about Katie's PhD and research in diversity, equity and inclusion and work as an academic in the field of DEI and accessing study for people with disabilities. Katie shares about life with her Seeing Eye Dog, and journey as a handler paired with dogs at different stages of her life. Quinnie is Dr Katie's first dog guide from Seeing Eye Dogs and she talks

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30:30

Volunteers make it possible! & Training Dog Care

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/06/19

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet is joined by two guests. Liv Butcher, Seeing Eye Dogs Volunteer Partnership Coordinator and puppy carer, joins us talking about the impact of our volunteers, what they do for Seeing Eye Dogs and the variety of roles where volunteers make a difference. Kylie Gersh, Training Program Manager, joins us to talk about the lives of training dogs, what they get up to when they're not training and about the role of Training Dog Carers. Seeing Eye Dogs is

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28:58

Life of a carer and pup: Catherine Bentley

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/06/03

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by puppy carer Catherine Bentley to talk about her life and story as a busy working mum and experienced puppy carer. We discuss raising puppies working on a university campus, what's to love about this volunteering role and what a Seeing Eye Dogs puppy learns from attending lots of busy kids' sporting commitments. Volunteers help prepare puppies for working roles as Seeing Eye Dogs, so here's some behind the scenes of how our puppies

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28:28

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

Seeing Eye Dogs Show, by Vision Australia Radio ·

2025/05/12

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

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