Author Archives: patinkingsheath

squeaking in the park

Posted on February 16, 2020

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Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday February 9th 2020 Praise be to dog, Isis has maintained her equilibrium. To date, she is doing better than I am, as every time she … Continue reading →

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Isis loses it: part two

Posted on February 3, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday February 2nd 2020 In the end I shut Isis, whose raucous outbursts are averaging one every eight to ten minutes, in the kitchen. The back … Continue reading →

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Isis loses it

Posted on January 26, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 26th 2020 Well, Isis continues to teach me that I should never become complacent. Our day begins well. As it’s Sunday, and we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis at home, poor Isis, self-damaging, self-harming, strange behaviour | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind dog rages, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog self-harms, deaf/blind dog's day | 6 Comments

splat!

Posted on January 19, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 It’s Monday. Storm Brendon is expected this afternoon, and the parks are still a sea of mud. Sigh. Bev and I opt … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis says "No"., oh dear, rain and more rain, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park, Isis strikes again | 4 Comments

I.T., Isis and me

Posted on January 12, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 In deference to Isis and her hysteria when, soon after she came, I switched on my ancient, flickering television, ours has been … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, oh dear, scary shadows, walking in the park, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog runs free, deaf/blind dog walks, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park | 6 Comments

it’s all too much for a dog

Posted on January 5, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 5th 2020 When I last reported on Hairy One’s table manners, all was going swimmingly. No ear splitting screams. No air shredding screeches. No … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, adopted dogs, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, rescue dogs, strange behaviour, we don't like bright light | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog rages, deaf/blind dog self-harms, food-rage | Leave a comment

we’re going THIS way ….

Posted on December 30, 2019

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday December 29th 2019 Since the beginning of the Months of the Mud, Isis and I have a tussle every time we step out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in a very naughty dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis is no angel, Isis says "No"., learning to trust, oh dear, relationship building, scenting, walking in the park | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog plays up, deaf/blind dog runs free, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Highbury Park, naughty Isis | 4 Comments

Christmas Day

Posted on December 25, 2019

Message from Isis. I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING AN ENJOYABLE DAY. I had a guest today. It was Blitzi. Human said you have to be very nice to your guests, especially kind, good-natured guests like Blitzi who … Continue reading →

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sorted!

Posted on December 22, 2019

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday December 22nd 2019 Isis and I have been to Kings Heath Park most days over the last two weeks. Temporarily, it has taken the place … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, scenting, the dogs of King's Heath Park | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog loves Kings Heath Park, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Isis plays, Kings Heath Park | Leave a comment