{"id":56856,"date":"2023-06-15T15:10:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T05:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/?p=56856"},"modified":"2023-06-15T15:10:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T05:10:20","slug":"a-seeing-eye-raising-training-program-coming-to-the-central-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/a-seeing-eye-raising-training-program-coming-to-the-central-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide Dog Raising &#038; Training Program Coming to the Central Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>It\u2019s just as cute as you think.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve read the headline now let us confirm the fantastic news: a seeing eye <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/clear-your-diary-cause-bark-park-is-returning-to-the-central-coast-later-this-year\/\">dog<\/a> training program is launching on the Central Coast and we\u2019ve got all the details on how to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing Eye Dog Australia is seeking expressions of interest for volunteers across the Central Coast to take adorable doggos into their hearts and homes in their first year of training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If selected, a puppy development trainer will show potential carers how to teach a puppy basic Seeing Eye Dog training, such as time in shops and <a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/home\/gosford-rsl-celebrates-significant-milestone-in-multi-million-redevelopment\/\">cafes<\/a> and on public transport and walking on a lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food, equipment, and vet care costs are all covered with potential carers playing a role in ensuring the dog they raise will go on to help people who are blind or have low vision to live life as they choose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo experience is needed,\u201d Gosford Puppy Development Trainer Jess McKenzie said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cJust a love of dogs, a little patience and a willingness to learn. Volunteers can also meet like-minded people, learn new skills, and give back to their local community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are hosting an in-person information centre at Paws for a Cause in Westfield Tuggerah on Saturday, July 22 at 12pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t wait? Applications for new puppy carers are now open for the Central Coast&nbsp; and can be made via the <a href=\"https:\/\/sed.visionaustralia.org\/seda\/puppy-caring\/information-session\">Seeing Eye Dog Australia website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Listen via the Star 104.5 Player, download it now via the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/star-104-5-central-coast\/id1068731232\"><em>App Store<\/em><\/a><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.com.star1045\"><em>Google Play<\/em><\/a><em> and take Star 104.5 wherever you go.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Images:&nbsp;Supplied<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Bek Lougher<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s just as cute as you think. You\u2019ve read the headline now let us confirm the fantastic news: a seeing eye dog training program is launching on the Central Coast and we\u2019ve got all the details on how to get involved. 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