Podcasts about puppy raisers

Alice Findlay, RNIB Customer Insight Co-ordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Share your experience of Autism and sight loss… Are you an autistic person living with sight loss or have other visual needs? Would you be interested in sharing your experiences to help upskill health and social care professionals? If so the RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team would like you to tell them about what it's like accessing eye care services and living with sight loss or other visual needs. Your experiences will form part of training resources including lived experience videos or audio clips for health and social care professionals. This will help raise awareness of autism and sight loss and the impact this may have. If you are interested in this voluntary role, please contact Linzi Sansum, RNIB by emailing Linzi.Sansum@rnib.org.uk A reminder about the RNIB survey on video games: help the RNIB understand the impact of being able to play the video games you want to play. RNIB's gaming team are working with a gaming studio to explore people's experiences and preferences in relation to playing games and how enjoyable playing video games are for people with a vision impairment. There are two participant categories for the survey - Gamers with sight loss And ex-gamers with sight loss. The survey should take between 20-25 minutes to complete and the questions will be based on your answers.. It doesn't matter how you play (console, desktop, laptop, smart phone or tablet) or whether you play strategy games, adventure games or if you're a puzzle game fan. The RNIB would like to hear from you. Once the gaming team have the results from the survey, they will be organising interviews with gamers with sight loss who continue to play video games and those who no longer play video games. A gift card of £50 will be given as a thank you after the research interview. The interview will take place on Teams or Zoom and will last no more than 1 hour. To complete the survey or to register your interest to take part in an online interview, please contact RNIB's gaming team at gaming@rnib.org.uk. Help socialise the next generation of guide dogs: Do you have the following? An unconventional hairstyle? A beard? Tattoos? If You Answered yes, Guide Dogs Needs You! As part of their new research,1 in 5 guide dog owners shared that their dogs have shown signs of fear or confusion when encountering unfamiliar physical attributes such as beards, facial piercings, tattoos, and unconventional hairstyles. To help ensure guide dogs are acclimatized to the varied world they will encounter, Guide Dogs is looking to find new Puppy Raisers, with a particular callout to people with distinctive characteristics, from beards and brightly coloured mohawks to facial piercings and tattoos. For more information about how you can help to socialise the next generation of guide Dogs do either email involvement@rnib.org.uk for more details about the role or visit the Guide Dogs website - https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/bearded-and-tattooed-volunteers-helping-to-socialise-the-next-generation-of To find out more about these and other Connect Voices opportunities along with how you can get involved with RNIB Connect Voices do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/connect-community/connect-voices-network/connect-voices-current-opportunities Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Martin Gordon, blind paracyclist, explains importance of guide dogs for the visually impaired amid calls for volunteers to train puppies.

NEADS, based in Princeton, helps all kinds of good dogs live to their fullest potential by training them to be service and therapy dogs. Before they can go through that training, they need a solid upbringing. Heather Romanoff, the Manager of Raiser Operations at NEADS, talks with Nichole about their search for puppy raisers in Worcester County, and what volunteers can do to set these puppies up for success. PLUS: As we exit the height of the COVID pandemic, our region's kids need mentoring, guidance, and support, now more than ever. Mark O'Donnell, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, has details on the need for mentorship, and how you don't have to be perfect to boost a child who needs a friend. ALSO: Many people are choosing a different career path post-COVID, with the trades becoming more and more popular. Nancy Houle at Minuteman Technical Institute in Lexington has details on their upcoming workforce development courses, which many can attend for free thanks to some new state funding.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

Helen Donohoe speaks to a woman who is vision-impaired & whose guide dog is retiring on the importance of the service, as the Guide Dogs for the Blind appeal for more puppy raisers to get involved

We get a chance to talk to two puppy raisers for Canine Companions from Tehachapi. Chris Estes and Madysen Rail stop by with their puppies in training Mathew and Waldo VI. Chris and Madysen volunteer their time along with their families raising puppies that will become service dogs for people with various needs and disabilities. Chris and Madysen share stories of how these dogs once they have completed training will go on to do amazing things with their matched human companion. CC is currently looking for additional puppy raisers to help get these dogs beginning at 8 weeks old through their next 18 months of puppy training before they are turned over to advanced training and eventual placement as a service dog. There is training to become future puppy raisers here in Tehachapi and they also have a mentor program to help get new puppy raisers through the initial steps of preparing a future service dog. More information can be found at Canine.org or send us an email Media@TehachapiCityHall.com and we will forward to Chris and Madysen.

Erin McDonald, Puppy Raising Manager with the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, discusses the charity's appeal for Puppy Raisers in Leinster.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

This show gives you the opportunity to have an insider's view of Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs who give the gift of independence to children and adults. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of raising 22 puppies and Josiah Lanning who at the time of this show had Charlice, his Service Dog for more than 5 years, shares what this wonderful dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, listen in and be prepared to be emotionally touched.

Jimmy & Nath were joined by Kim Ryan (and guide dog puppies Quasi, Zazu and Freida) to chat about Guide Dog Tasmania's need for Guide Dog Puppy Raisers.  For more info head to: https://guidedogstas.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 28th April is Guide Dog's Day. Guide Dogs make the world a better place for their owners. HOD of Puppy Raising at the South African Guide Dogs Association – Joel van Stavel, and Puppy Raiser – Tammy Visagie joined us in studio accompanied by special guest starts – Kingston and Ginty. “Inside every Guide Gog beats the heart of a Puppy Raiser”. Joel and Tammy chat about the significant impact and importance of Puppy Raisers and that it takes an extraordinary dog to give someone an ordinary life.

22 Fidelco Puppies Need Puppy Raisers

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

Puppy Raisers Needed & Pet Tips with Fidelco Guide Dogs!

Soldier ON Service Dogs www.soldieronservicedogs.org   History   Soldier On Service Dogs (SOSD) was founded by Angie Pratt in September 2014 after a close relative, a Marine bomb technician, was injured in Afghanistan and began experiencing the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  After researching treatments she realized a service dog would be of great benefit but no such organizations were to be found in this area.  Thus began Soldier On Service Dogs, the only organization of its kind in the state of Arkansas.   Twenty percent of Iraqi and Afghanistan war veterans have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Estimates for Northwest Arkansas put the number of PTSD/TBI Veterans at about 14,000. Of those, 840 (6%) would benefit from a service dog. PTSD/TBI service dogs do amazing things for their veterans. They detect seizures, disrupt nightmares, call 911, reduce need for medication, mitigate anxiety, reduce stress and save families and veterans’ lives.    SOSD puts its dogs through a two-year training process.  First, the company acquires a puppy between six and eight weeks old.  The puppy is then sent to live with a foster family (see Puppy Raisers for more information), where it is disciplined and learns to adapt to a family environment.  After about a year, the dog is brought in for advanced work with the company's trainers for four to six months.  When the dog reaches 18 months old, it is paired with a veteran for further training.    Each veteran applicant is required to be in counseling and have obtained a letter from that counselor stating they would benefit from a service dog and would be able to take care of it.  Soldier On Service Dogs also requires the veterans take classes with them to find a dog that suits them and learn to handle their dogs. These classes continue as long as necessary before the veteran is allowed to take their service dog home.  The entire training and raising process costs about $25,000 per dog/veteran duo.     Our Mission   To operate as a charitable organization by providing, at no charge, trained service dogs and service dog training to qualified veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), and by contributing to the overall knowledge base of best practices associated with service dogs.   We will focus on quality of the dog, its training, its trainers and veteran clients to assure successful placement and ongoing dog/client partnerships.    ABOUT SOSD   Soldier On Service Dogs is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides Northwest Arkansas Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and/or TBI with service dogs free of charge. Our service dogs are carefully chosen, matched to a veteran and custom trained to handle that veterans specific needs. ___________________________________________ The Demand Because Arkansas has one of the highest per-capita veteran populations there are an estimated 2,500 Arkansans in need of service dogs.  In fact, nearly 10% of Arkansans have served or currently serve in the military. The Supply To date, there has been a very limited offering of highly trained service dogs.  There is no regulation when it comes to service dog trainers and no regulated certification for service dog teams, resulting in many inadequately trained dogs carrying the honored title of Service Dogs.  Our service dogs are trained by our specialists familiar with the needs of veterans, and we also train the veterans how to handle their service dogs in a variety of situations. The Current Situation There is currently a great need for properly trained service dogs for veterans in Northwest Arkansas and across the country. The Veterans Administration only recognizes service dogs for veterans with sight, hearing or mobility issues.  A study is being conducted by the Veterans Administration to validate veterans with PTSD can benefit from service dogs.  We have directly witnessed the benefits a service dog can give to a veteran with these disabilities.  In fact, there may be a direct link to the benefits of service dogs and the prevention of suicide in the veteran population. ___________________________________________ Hero Tales Hanger Party http://www.soldieronservicedogs.org/About/Events/Hero-Tales-Hanger-Party   A fun evening honoring our local veterans!   Enjoy dinner and drinks, tour the museum, shop silent and live auctions, and dance the night away at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum. Join us for a fun, western-themed evening featuring Barrett Baber, hosted by Jack and Angela Pestello.   Arkansas Air & Military Museum (Drake Field) Saturday, March 10, 2018 6:00pm to 11:00pm ___________________________________________ Alive-Tree http://www.soldieronservicedogs.org/Alive-Tree The Alive tree is a 12-foot tall outdoor tree sculpture made out of rebar patterned after the tree sculptures at the Prairie Grove National Museum.  The sculpture will be made by the Northwest Technical Institute Students from material supplied by Home Depot and a generous donation from the Bank of Fayetteville to have the sculpture tree permanently installed.  The tree will feature leaves with the names of the veterans who our donors want to say they are glad they alive.   This tree will have a special place of honor in front of the Soldier ON office for everyone to see the names of those whose continued life is celebrated and cherished.   The Leaves of Celebration The leaves of this tree are leaf-shaped ornaments designed by Avery Nelson of Forge Custom Metal Designs with engraving by John Lifer of Ozark Laser Engraving and will carry the name of the veteran who was able to come home and who is making a difference in our lives today. When you pledge a recurring donation of $10 per month, an engraved leaf will be placed on the tree in honor of the veteran of your choice.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.

On this show you will have the opportunity to learn about Canine Companions for Independence. This is the organization that breeds, trains and provides amazing dogs for people. Be they children, adults, veterans, or facilities, these dogs give the gift of independence. You will hear about the many programs, volunteers and services of Canine Companions from Executive Director Megan Koester. Program Manager and Instructor Gwen Dudek will offer a look at the training of these dogs. Puppy raiser, Marty Marlatt will give you the inside story of being a puppy raiser. She is raising her 22nd puppy and Josiah Lanning who received Service Dog, Charlice more than 5 years ago, will give you a close and personal look at what a service dog brings to his life. If you have ever wondered about the dogs with the blue and yellow capes that seem smarter than the rest of us, this is the show to hear. This is an opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this show.