Seeing Eye Dogs

Seeing Eye Dogs Seeing Eye Dogs is one of many services that Vision Australia provides to clients. Through this service we breed, train and provide care to puppies.

Vision Australia's Seeing Eye Dogs is one of the services that Vision Australia provides to our many clients. Through this service we breed, train and provide care for our Seeing Eye Dog puppies so they can be trained to be the eyes of a person who is blind or has low vision, providing them with the gift of independence.

Do you live in the Wheeler’s Hill area? Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the community?Would you like ...
07/09/2026

Do you live in the Wheeler’s Hill area? Are you looking for an opportunity to give back to the community?

Would you like to learn more about our caring programs while having some snuggles with our gorgeous puppies and dogs?

We will be at the Wheeler's Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill, VIC, 3150 on Tuesday, September 8 from 11am to 12pm.

[ID: Two Seeing Eye Dogs puppies snuggling into each other.]

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs was proud to hold its 2026 Graduation on Friday, September 4 at our state-of-the-art Mo...
07/09/2026

Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs was proud to hold its 2026 Graduation on Friday, September 4 at our state-of-the-art Mobility Training Centre in Kensington.

The event celebrated the 35 Seeing Eye Dogs and their handlers who have graduated from our training program over the last 12 months, acknowledging their hard work and the contributions made by our staff, partners in the breeding and training of our expert Seeing Eye Dogs.

The graduating cohort brings the number of active Seeing Eye Dogs across Australia to 266, the most ever at one time in the history of our organisation.

A special thanks to our friends at Royal Canin and Iwan Walters MP for joining the celebrations.

Read more: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/about-us/news-and-stories/26-09-07/vision-australia-celebrates-next-generation-seeing-eye-dogs-2026

(ID: Members of the graduating class and their Seeing Eye Dogs stand together outside the Mobility Training Centre.

Wishing the fathers and father figures in our community a Happy Father's Day!In recognition of Father's Day, we wanted t...
06/09/2026

Wishing the fathers and father figures in our community a Happy Father's Day!

In recognition of Father's Day, we wanted to introduce you to Seeing Eye Dog stud dog Vinny and his carer Laura. Laura recently joined us on the Seeing Eye Dogs Show radio and podcast (link below) to talk about the life of a Seeing Eye Dogs dad. Laura raised Vinny and has kept him as a breeding dog, he will keep up his training and socialisation with Laura whilst he helps to produce future generations of amazing Seeing Eye Dogs.

Stream the interview: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/fathers-day-special-breeder-caring-laura-and-vinny

Pictures: Laura carer and fox red lab Vinny out and about at Albert Park Lake and Vinny sitting and looking at the camera

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Wednesday, September 9, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).Thi...
05/09/2026

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Wednesday, September 9, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).

This session will cover all the details you need to know to get involved in our program and start these puppies on their journeys to changing the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

We're looking forward to seeing you online. Be sure to visit https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions to find out about our future info sessions and meet and greet events!

[ID: Two Seeing Eye Dogs in training sitting on concrete steps and looking happy.]

🐾 Meet Maddy and Seeing Eye Dog Buzz, a new team with a big future ahead! 💙What does it take to build a partnership with...
28/08/2026

🐾 Meet Maddy and Seeing Eye Dog Buzz, a new team with a big future ahead! 💙

What does it take to build a partnership with a Seeing Eye Dog? In this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Learn about Maddy and Buzz's earliest bonds, their training and early adventures together, all the way to navigating work, running, swimming and everyday life as a new team.

Hear how Buzz is helping Maddy get out and about with confidence, and discover the incredible bond that grows between a handler and their Seeing Eye Dog.

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/seeing-eye-dogs-show/maddy-and-seeing-eye-dog-buzz-handler-story

[ID1: Maddy crouches down next to Buzz on a balcony, both smiling.]
[ID2: Maddy and Buzz walk forwards, Maddy smiles]
[ID3: Maddy crouches next to Buzz, behind them is a beach.]
[ID4: Maddy gives Buzz a pat, they are looking at each other.]

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Tuesday, August 25, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).This se...
22/08/2026

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Tuesday, August 25, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).

This session will cover all the details you need to know to get involved in our program and start these puppies on their journeys to changing the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

We're looking forward to seeing you online. Be sure to visit https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions to find out about our future info sessions and meet and greet events!

[ID: A Seeing Eye Dog sitting in front of a colourful flower bed and staring straight ahead.]

Hi there! I'm Prue, and I’m super excited to invite you on a very special journey! My siblings and I are just taking our...
20/08/2026

Hi there! I'm Prue, and I’m super excited to invite you on a very special journey! My siblings and I are just taking our first steps into the big world as we begin our training to become Seeing Eye Dogs!

By sponsoring us today, you’re helping the whole litter - Pina, Peppa, Punita, Kobe-P, Philip, Pax, Percy and me! Your support will help us learn, play, and grow every day so we can transform into life-changing Seeing Eye Dogs!

Join our pack today to follow our progress and help us bring independence and joy to people who are blind or have low vision.

Love,
Prue

Sponsor Prue's Pack today at https://seeingeyedogs.visionaustralia.org/sponsor-a-puppy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-sed-puppy-sponsorship-donation-ask&utm_term=owned-audiences&utm_content=video

[ID1:A close up of Prue.
ID2: Philip leaning in a training tunnel.
ID3: Percy in a training jacket that's a little too big for him.
ID4:Pax standing in our training centre.
ID5: Kobe-P sitting in a training jacket.
ID6: Kobe-P and Percy lying in a blue clamshell pool.]

Are you planning a visit to the Redcliffe Markets on Sunday August 16?We will be there from 8am to 2pm and will have pup...
14/08/2026

Are you planning a visit to the Redcliffe Markets on Sunday August 16?

We will be there from 8am to 2pm and will have puppies there ready for pats and cuddles to start your day off right. While doing so, chat to us about what is involved in our caring programs and how you can be a part of a fantastic community.
See you there!

The Redcliffe Markets can be found at Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020

[ID: A brown Seeing Eye Dogs puppy lies down while a black Seeing Eye Dogs puppy pokes its head over the brown dogs back.]

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Tuesday, August 11, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).This se...
08/08/2026

Our next online information session to learn about puppy caring is on Tuesday, August 11, from 6pm to 7pm (AEST).

This session will cover all the details you need to know to get involved in our program and start these puppies on their journeys to changing the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

We're looking forward to seeing you online. Be sure to visit https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions to find out about our future info sessions and meet and greet events!

[ID: Two Seeing Eye Dogs puppies sat outside, looking straight ahead.]

Join us for a scenic coastal walk this Friday,m August 7, starting at 10am from the Alex Surf Lifesaving Club. We'll mak...
05/08/2026

Join us for a scenic coastal walk this Friday,m August 7, starting at 10am from the Alex Surf Lifesaving Club. We'll make our way to the Dog Memorial for a relaxing morning tea before returning to the Surf Life Saving Club.

Along the way, we'll incorporate some fun and practical puppy training activities, including basic impulse control exercises. It's a wonderful opportunity to see our puppies and carers in action and ask us about our caring program and how you can get involved.

The Alex Surf Lifesaving Club can be found at 167 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, QLD, 4572.

For more information, please visit https://sed.visionaustralia.org/volunteer/information-sessions

[ID: A Seeing Eye Dog sitting on a beach, the water of the ocean can be seen behind them.]

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