Podcasts about leader dogs

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Best podcasts about leader dogs

Latest podcast episodes about leader dogs

Taking the Lead
Disability Network

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 23:16


On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role. 

Taking the Lead
You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:31


On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog. 

Taking the Lead
The Perfect Dog

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 26:26


We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.

Taking the Lead
Warm and Welcoming

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 28:49


On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.

Taking the Lead
You Have to Start

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 25:38


On this episode we talk with Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel about his work teaching others about emerging technology in the blindness and low vision field. Find Same on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindlife

Taking the Lead
A Message of Gratitude

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 25:18


On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position. 

Taking the Lead
Pez Dispenser

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 28:56


On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Taking the Lead
Trust Your Gut

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 28:37


Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new season, cohost Christina Hepner has big news to share! We also talk with a client who is also a Leader Dog team member about her journey with Leader Dog.

Taking the Lead
Reflecting on the Year

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 18:54


Taking the Lead
Leader Dog Programs

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 13:56


On this shorter episode we catch up with Timothy on his journey from when he first came to Leader Dog until now and share about our programs and services. 

Taking the Lead
Happy Halloween

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 13:46


On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.

Taking the Lead
100% The Best Boy

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 28:32


On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog. 

Taking the Lead
It Started With A Book

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 25:47


On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who's established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at. 

Taking the Lead
At Least I'm Not Blind

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 30:33


On this episode we talk with Jill Gaus is a Leader Dog client and board member. She is a licensed nurse, educator and longtime advocate for individuals who are DeafBlind. 

Taking the Lead

We talk with Alan Spaulding, a Leader Dog client who first came to Leader Dog during our 50th anniversary back in 1986 and has had a total of 6 Leader Dogs! 

Taking the Lead
It Takes a Village

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 25:06


On this episode we talk with volunteer Eric Walters about his volunteer role as a client and puppy driver for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Taking the Lead
The Journal

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 24:36


We talk with team member Beth Dahlke and her father Karl who was a Leader Dog client back in the 1990's. 

Taking the Lead
Press the Pause Button

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 32:33


We talk with Client Erica Rodman on her journey to Leader, her work with disability awareness and advocacy work in her community.

Taking the Lead
Ruthless Prioritization

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 27:56


This week we're sitting down with Dani Landolt, the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind! We talk with her about her new position and the work she's doing at Leader Dog. 

Right Down the Street with Mayor Bryan K. Barnett
Melissa Weisse

Right Down the Street with Mayor Bryan K. Barnett

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 23:35 Transcription Available


Life conspires to bring you where you're supposed to be. And life has conspired to bring Melissa Weisse across the pond to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Serving now as the organization's CEO and President, Melissa has found her passion in helping people create pathways to greater independence. She and Mayor Barnett discuss everything from art and puppies to fundraising and philanthropy. Enjoy this look into what it is like to run one of the largest human service organizations in the world.Rochester Hills IS Innovative by Nature and the "Preeminent Place to Live, Work and Raise a Family." Learn more about our fantastic city at our award-winning website!Or follow us on Facebook!

Taking the Lead
College Ready

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 27:49


On this episode we talk with a GDMI and client services representative about things to consider if getting a guide dog when going to college. We also somewhat settle an ongoing debate on the podcast. 

Taking the Lead
Be Thankful for Your Toes

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 25:59


On this episode we catch back up with client Stuart McGregor and talk with him about his involvement with Leader Dog and his journey with blindness. 

Outdoor News Radio
Episode 489 – Legislative session recap, new NRA leader, dog training, open fishing on Clear Lake

Outdoor News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 53:59


Host and Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman kick off the show recapping the 2024 legislative session, which wrapped up on Monday. Highlights include NO CHANGE to the shotgun zone for deer hunting in Minnesota. Then DNR Fisheries manager Scott Mackenthun talks about open fishing opportunities on Sibley County's Clear Lake where a drawdown is […] The post Episode 489 – Legislative session recap, new NRA leader, dog training, open fishing on Clear Lake appeared first on Outdoor News.

Taking the Lead
First Stop - Margarita

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 14:27


On this episode we catch up with client Walker Jones while he's in class getting his first Leader Dog. 

Taking the Lead
Boston Marathon

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 31:59


On this episode we talk with Stuart McGregor. Stuart's story and accomplishments are truly inspiring. As a Leader Dog client and advocate, Stuart has dedicated his career to improving accessibility. He currently works as a policy analyst for Accessibility Standards Canada, creating standards to make the world more accessible for everyone. But Stuart's impact extends far beyond that. He is a three-time Paralympian and Boston Marathon champion! 

Taking the Lead
Skydiving into Leader Dog

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 27:13


This week's episode featuring Rod Haneline, a true pioneer in the field of orientation and mobility and guide dog mobility instruction for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Rod has been an integral part of the Leader Dog team since 1979. For more than two decades, he served as our Chief Operations Officer, earning international recognition for his extensive knowledge in developing advanced instructional programs. His groundbreaking work combines the use of canes, guide dogs, and GPS technology into integrated orientation and mobility (O&M) and guide dog training methods.

Taking the Lead
Unmet Needs

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 26:27


In this episode we talk with Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Kristy Plesscher on our Unmet Needs survey. If you'd like more information about the survey email takingthelead@leaderdog.org. 

Taking the Lead
Be Curious

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 29:32


On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.

Taking the Lead
It Started with a Tour

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 29:10


On this episode we talk with longtime volunteer Mike Toger about why he got involved with Leader Dog and continues to volunteer. 

Taking the Lead
Beautiful Biscuit

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 27:02


On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, a mother of two of our Leader Dogs for the Blind clients. She joins us again to share her experience interning at Leader Dogs for the Blind with our Certified Orientation and Mobility team.

Taking the Lead
Get Back on the Horse

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 27:47


On this episode we talked with client Karen Leonetti. She opened up about an obstacle she faced and how she overcame it. Karen shared some great advice for anyone adapting to vision loss.

Taking the Lead
Be an Olympic Learner

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 32:32


This episode features Melissa Weisse, the new President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind! Melissa shares her inspirational vision for leading the organization into the future and discusses her goals for this pivotal role. 

Taking the Lead
Work to Live

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 28:23


On this episode we talk with Sue Daniels about her tenure as President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

Taking the Lead
Sponsored by Nashville

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 24:59


This week we learned more about one of the new volunteer puppy raising options called co-raising. The podcast features two Leader Dog team members who have experience co-raising several puppies together. They discussed what co-raising involves and shared why they continue to enjoy volunteering as puppy raisers under this model.

Taking the Lead
Stay Firm Know Your Rights

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 29:31


On this episode we talk with Raul Gallegos the president of the the National Association of Guide Dog Users about what the association does for guide dog users. 

Fighting for the Underdog
Fighting for the Underdog: Leader Dogs for the Blind

Fighting for the Underdog

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 35:07


NEW episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Alyssa Otis, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and outreach specialist at Leader Dogs for the Blind. Leader Dogs for the Blind is a 100% philanthropically funded organization with the mission to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. #fightingfortheunderdog #podcast #leaderdogsfortheblind #serviceanimals #guidedogs #empowerment #animallawfirm #alf 

Taking the Lead
Be You

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 20:47


We talk with Leader Dog Client Elizabeth Fryseth who has worked with first responders to teach them about how to best respond to incidences involving people who are blind and visually impaired and have guide dogs.

Taking the Lead

On this episode we talk with client Dr. Jesse Bolinger who shares with us his journey with blindness and advances in accessible technology.

Taking the Lead
My Oxygen Mask First

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 27:59


On this episode we talk with Linda Hawkins, wife of Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins, about her perspective on her husband's vision loss journey and the impact it's had on her life. 

Taking the Lead
They're not Blind

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 30:52


On this episode with talk with Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins about his journey with vision loss and representing Leader Dog as a keynote speaker.

Taking the Lead
Well Oiled Machine

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 27:52


On this episode we talk with Sharon the manager of residential and food services at Leader Dogs for the Blind about what clients can expect when they come to stay on the Leader Dog campus. 

Taking the Lead
Accessibility

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 28:07


On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Maria Kristic on issues people who have guide dogs are seeing with ride shares and accessibility. 

Taking the Lead
Wrong Eye

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 30:03


On this episode we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field. 

Taking the Lead
An Adult in Kindergarten

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 31:20


Welcome back to season 5! On our first episode we talk with Leader Dog client Justin Sutton. Justin shares how his journey to becoming a para-cyclist with his Leader Dog by his side. 

Taking the Lead
Replay of Disability Pride

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 27:35


We are taking you back to some of our favorite episodes before season 5 airs. On this episode we talk with client Leatrice Fullerton who is an advocate in the blindness and disability community. She shares her experience with Leader Dog but also being in advocacy and her work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organizations and communities.  

Taking the Lead
Replay of Trip on the Elephant

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 31:11


We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes before airing season 5. In this episode, we talk about what it's like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. 

Taking the Lead
Replay of Harsh Reality

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 28:38


We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes where host Timothy Cuneio and Leader Dog client Shannon Columb have an honest and open conversation about what it's like losing vision throughout your life. 

Taking the Lead
Replay of Hiding Blind

Taking the Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 36:19


We are taking you back to our first episode as we take some time to prepare for season 5. Timothy shares about his experience with hiding blind.