Monthly Archives: September 2014

people are not very bright

Posted on September 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  But Isis has her own timetable. Next morning, after the customary sniff review, she jumps out of the car. Her judgement is perfect. But perfect. Not a whisker touches the door frame. Inspired by her success, Jo and I … Continue reading →

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twirling again

Posted on September 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

The polymath has done more research. She has read that ‘circling’ is common in deaf/blind dogs and may be the dog’s way of re-orientating him/herself by gathering as much sensory information as possible from all directions. Hmmm. Possible. Jo and … Continue reading →

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twirling, twirling

Posted on September 13, 2014 by patinkingsheath

I worry about Isis’s continuous ‘twirling’, spinning round and round, sometimes snapping as though catching imaginary flies, sometimes just spinning. Could this be a result of being chained for most of her life? Was she tormented by flies and unable … Continue reading →

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nibbles and nips

Posted on September 12, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 12th 2014 “Isis is a dear little dog,” I think as she begins to nibble my fingers, hands and arms. I feel privileged to be the recipient of these endearments. Aaaaaaaaargh! as they say in the Beano. It bloody … Continue reading →

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boss puts her foot down

Posted on September 8, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 8th The sun is bright again today and low in the sky. Isis heads for a gap in the hedge, exits the car park and happily explores the shrubbery. But when I attempt to join the other dog walkers, … Continue reading →

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weird shapes in Highbury Park

Posted on September 7, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 7th 2014 Oh dear. I had shocking experiences today. Boss dog says they’re only trees. Liar. First time in Highbury. Fascinating smells. Only one hitch. Two monstrous, threatening shapes suddenly rear up in front of me. I sit down … Continue reading →

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blog blunders and black shadows

Posted on September 6, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 6th 2014 And what a day! It is now 12.30 a.m. and I have spent hours attempting to access this blog. Because I have not yet published any posts (since I have also forgotten how to organize photo files) … Continue reading →

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Isis and the fine art of passive resistance

Posted on September 5, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 5th This morning I was again greeted with delighted wags and a lick or two – after Jo had woken me up. But this time Little Hairy didn’t immediately trot outside. For the first time she waited by the … Continue reading →

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we walk alone ……..

Posted on September 4, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 4th Today Isis meets two entire males (dogs, that is) and finds them most interesting. In the morning it’s the handsome Sharu, in the evening, lovely Max. Max, in fact, turns up trumps. When Isis is several minutes into … Continue reading →

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a bed for a dog

Posted on September 3, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday September 3rd Isis feels better in the park today. I guess this is because it is a dull day and there are no shadows. She still does her passive resisting but eventually moves forward with the help of body … Continue reading →

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