Author Archives: patinkingsheath

that coat of hers

Posted on August 9, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 9th 2020 “Hmmmm,” I think to myself as I bite into my Vacon, egg and dog hair sandwich. “It’s July and she’s still … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis says "No"., oh dear, scenting, strange behaviour | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Highbury Park, what IS she doing? | 2 Comments

some dogs smell nicer than others!

Posted on August 2, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 2nd 2020 Within two days I meet two beautiful puppies. It’s Tuesday. Although there is bright sunshine, the light is perfectly stable so … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, park dogs, park people, rain, rain and more rain, running, running running, twirling, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright sun | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog running, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park, running free | 4 Comments

26/07/2020

Posted on July 23, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 26th 2020 There have been no more disturbed nights. I am now certain that the all night barking was caused by Blitzi’s scent in … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, Isis and the snake, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, running running, scary shadows, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind dog running, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park, poor Isis, running free | 4 Comments

what on earth ……..?

Posted on July 18, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 19th 2020 The beginning of the day is unremarkable. We have the happy greeting, the usual kerfuffle in the porch. On our way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis is no angel, oh dear, park dogs, park people, poor Isis, sleeping, strange behaviour, twirling | Tagged blind dog Isis, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Highbury Park, Isis strikes again, poor Isis | 5 Comments

Isis finds her voice 3

Posted on July 12, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 12th 2020 I have identified seven of Hairy One’s vocalisations. A gentle ‘oof, oof’ says “Haven’t you forgotten something?” At the moment this … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, dreaming, food rage, Highbury Park, nightmares, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns | 1 Comment

what can I say?

Posted on July 4, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 5th 2020 The edges of the loop which holds the D ring of Hairy One’s harness is beginning to … Continue reading →

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finding a voice (2)

Posted on June 28, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday June 28th 2020 We return contented from a pleasant morning walk. For Isis a pleasant walk comprises well over two hours of walking, playing and … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Isis at home, relationship building | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, Highbury Park, Isis does well, poor Isis | 4 Comments

APOLOGY

Posted on June 21, 2020

Sunday June 21st 2020. Apology: today’s post will not be published until tomorrow! Footnote: Foolish Human has been concentrating on close work for many hours today and ignoring me. Now she’s going cross-eyed. Serves her right. … Continue reading →

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finding a voice (1)

Posted on June 21, 2020

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday June 21st 2020

Posted in dear little Isis, dreaming, food rage, Isis at home, nightmares, oh dear, poor Isis, sleeping, strange behaviour, we don't like bright light | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind dog rages, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog rages, poor Isis | 1 Comment

an independent dog

Posted on June 13, 2020

Posted in a joyful dog, deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, walking in the park | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park | 2 Comments