Spotlight on Assistance Dogs

Devon Wilkins

A monthly podcast touching on issues relating to assistance dogs such as canine health, nutrition, accessibility, and news from the various training programs. Hosted by Devon Wilkins.

  1. 2022-04-05

    Thank You, Patriots, Part 1.

    Prior to the pandemic, several affiliates of Guide Dog Users Inc—GDUI used to organize mid-Winter weekends called Top Dogs. The theme of the last weekend was Thank You. This session is called Thank You, Patriots. In Part 1, we hear how instrumental veterans from World War 2 were in the establishment of both The Seeing […]

    30 min

  2. 2022-03-01

    Pet Dental Health Awareness Month.

    February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month. we’re going to hear excerpts from a webinar, sponsored by the Animal Medical Centre of New York, presented by Dr. Jordan Ford, who will be talking to us about parodontal disease in pets. It’s a subject that should be of particular interest to those of us with guide, […]

    30 min

  3. 2022-01-27

    Global Affairs.

    Have you ever wondered how training is carried out at guide dog training centres around the world? During the July, 2021 convention of Guide Dog Users Inc., GDUI, attendees were treated to a panel discussion called Global Affairs. Panelists included Diane Bergeron from CNIB Guide Dogs in Canada, David Loughlin from Leader Dogs, and Luca […]

    30 min

  4. 2022-01-27

    Seasonal Songs, Stories, and Poetry About Our Beloved Pooches.

    Welcome to a half-hour of seasonal songs, stories, and poetry about the guide, hearing, and service dogs we love.

    30 min

  5. 2021-12-01

    Spotlight on Assistance Dogs, November, 2021

    This month, we hear Part 2 of an address given by Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and Tellington Touch practitioner Jane Madigan from the Ottawa area. She was speaking to attendees of the most recent AGM and conference of Guide Dog Users of Canada. Hertopic was how to get rid of anxiety in your dog.

    28 min

  6. 2021-10-25

    Spotlight on Assistance Dogs, October, 2021.

    In this month’s edition, we hear part 1 of an address that Tellington Touch practitioner and Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Jane Madigan gave to attendees of the virtual conference and Annual General Meeting of Guide Dog Users of Canada. Jane is originally from England. She worked with horses in New Zealand prior to moving to […]

    30 min

  7. 2021-09-27

    Commemoration and Celebration.

    Shortly after the horrific events of September 11 of 2001, Michael Gaither wrote a song which described how a guide dog named Roselle led her handler, Michael Hingson and others who had been blinded by the choking smoke out of the World Trade Center.  We begin by pausing respectfully to hear that song. Next, we […]

    28 min

  8. 2021-08-21

    Six Signs Your Dog is Overheating; Update on The International Association of Assistance Dog Partners—IAADP.

    In keeping with the extremely hot temperatures here in the northern hemisphere, we begin with an article listing six signs that your dog is overheating and what you can do to combat the potentially deadly effects of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Next, I chat with Megan Kennedy, treasurer of the International Association of Assistance […]

    30 min
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A monthly podcast touching on issues relating to assistance dogs such as canine health, nutrition, accessibility, and news from the various training programs. Hosted by Devon Wilkins.

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  • Creator
    Devon Wilkins
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Spotlight on Assistance Dogs
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    Spotlight on Assistance Dogs