Monthly Archives: October 2014

what is she?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  “What is she?”, they ask regarding Hairy One with some bemusement. Sometimes, feeling droll, I answer, “Ask her mother.” I often gaze at her and wonder how she came about.     Such enormous ears and silky hair. Such … Continue reading →

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slowly, slowly catchee monkey…….

Posted on October 30, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  This morning we repeat yesterday’s itinerary. Will we get Isis walking in ‘her’ park today? Will she emerge from the car, eager to explore? No. I take photos of her would-be-friends, instead. There’s the noble Pyrenean Conchobhar (pronounced ‘Connar’) … Continue reading →

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we walk again …

Posted on October 30, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Isis is very food orientated so it seems sensible to use this to advantage. She has been reluctant to leave the safety of the kitchen. Thus, on Monday when she is taken into the back garden she discovers treats … Continue reading →

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the terrible twos: progress?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by patinkingsheath

In the early hours of this morning Isis barks loudly. Instead of rushing around hissing rude words into her ear after each utterance, I stay where I am and ignore her. She barks six times more and then stops. I … Continue reading →

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the terrible twos: the Polymath advises

Posted on October 29, 2014 by patinkingsheath

I speak to the Polymath about the late night barking. “You should ignore her”, declares the wise one. “But what about the neighbours?”, I object. “Explain that she’ll bark for the next few nights. They’ll understand.” She’s right. They will. … Continue reading →

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the terrible twos: problems with a Dentistix

Posted on October 29, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis learns very quickly so it is easy for me to train her to do things which I do not want her to do. I should have learned from a very early incident. During her first week with me I … Continue reading →

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it’s very dangerous out there

Posted on October 28, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis. Isis. What shall we do with you? Yesterday you walked gaily out of the front door and enjoyed an hour and a half long road walk. True, you were still reluctant to venture into the back garden without your … Continue reading →

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which of us needs training?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Well, life is full of surprises. Lead on, Isis walks out of the back door into the garden of her own volition. She’s not done this for five mornings. When her duty is done, I unclip her lead. Wow! She … Continue reading →

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these shoes were made for walking

Posted on October 25, 2014 by patinkingsheath

The other day when I told the Polymath that I wouldn’t attempt to take Isis for a walk again until she asked, wise friend said that wouldn’t happen. Well …………. When I get up today, Isis is more confident. She … Continue reading →

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are we coming round?

Posted on October 25, 2014 by patinkingsheath

At about three a.m. this morning Isis joined me on the futon. We both spent a peaceful night there. Perhaps she is beginning to trust me again. Today she ate normally in the kitchen. She spent most of the day … Continue reading →

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