Monthly Archives: May 2018

but it doesn’t make sense, Isis

Posted on May 30, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Wednesday May 30th 2018 Since May 5th, that horrible day in the lane over three weeks ago when Isis was badly spooked by the sun … Continue reading →

Posted in I'm off my lead!, Isis at home, strange behaviour, we don't like bright sun | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog runs free | Leave a comment

the snake is dead – long live the snake

Posted on May 28, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Sunday May 27th 2018 Hairy One’s done well this week. Twice Human drops off on the day bed, and Isis sleeps soundly without any nightmares: … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, Isis and Daisy, Isis at home, Kings Heath Park, running running, scary shadows | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog learns, the demise of Green Snake | 4 Comments

the snakeophile

Posted on May 23, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Wednesday May 23rd 2018 As we know, Hairy One is inordinately fond of her snakes. She must have had them for at least three years. Two … Continue reading →

Posted in deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, Isis at home, strange behaviour | Tagged blind dog and her snake, blind dog plays, Isis and the snake, the Christmas present, the new ball | 7 Comments

I need to SMELL you

Posted on May 20, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Sunday May 20th 2018 We’ve had a good week, Isis and I. Thankfully, Hairy One’s nightmares have returned to their previous frequency: usually only one … Continue reading →

Posted in nightmares | Tagged giving deaf blind dog a chance, giving Isis a chance, Isis picks up the scent, let a dog get your scent dog | 4 Comments

things that go woof in the night

Posted on May 16, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Wednesday May 16th 2018 The good news: Isis appears to have got over her nocturnal snarling. The bad news: now we have nocturnal woofing. I use … Continue reading →

Posted in Isis and Daisy, Isis at home, sleeping arrangements | Tagged Isis barks in the night, night time barking | 4 Comments

what’s wrong, Isis?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Sunday May 13th 2018 Quite a lot of ups and downs over the last couple of weeks. I ask for it. I decide to blog … Continue reading →

Posted in scary shadows, self-damaging, self-harming, strange behaviour, we don't like bright sun | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog rages, deaf/blind dog rages, deaf/blind dog self-harms | 4 Comments

Highbury, Highbury!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Wednesday May 9th 2018 Yes! On Sunday at last we return to Highbury. No doubt in Hairy One’s mind. Out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, I'm off my lead!, walking in the park | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, deaf blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog in the park, Highbury Park forever!, running | 3 Comments

Kings Heath Park in April part 2

Posted on May 6, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ Sunday May 6th 2018 *Sunday May 6th 2018 *Sunday May 6th 2018 * and what’s the above sunny departure from the norm? Read the post first, … Continue reading →

Posted in deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, I'm off my lead!, Kings Heath Park, running running, walking in the park | Tagged blind dog loves Kings Heath Park, running, running free, some of Hairy One's favourite places, walking in Kings Heath park | 4 Comments

Kings Heath Park in April

Posted on May 3, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’ O.K. Isis. Let’s pretend it’s Wednesday May 2nd. Isis and I walk to Kings Heath Park. It’s not sunny, but there’s a silvery brightness lurking just … Continue reading →

Posted in I'm off my lead!, Kings Heath Park, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged blind dog and bright light, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog walks | 6 Comments

WHOOPS!

Posted on May 3, 2018 by patinkingsheath

Thursday May 3rd 2018 Would you believe it? Human fell asleep with me on the day bed and didn’t remember it was my blog day until 3.00 a.m. She’d better do it tonight because lots has been … Continue reading →

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