Author Archives: patinkingsheath

a lick too far

Posted on January 14, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday     Isis and I sit companionably side by side on the futon. Lunch time. Wholemeal pitta bread and cream cheese with garlic. Delightful. My empty plate is now  on the trolley next to me. And the plate … Continue reading →

Posted in Isis is no angel | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

remarkably silly?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday     Describing the personality of the Podengo Pequeno, Desmond Morris asserts ‘They can be remarkably silly in the home.’ If they are all like Isis, indeed they can. It will take several posts to do justice to … Continue reading →

Posted in strange behaviour | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Gracie and me

Posted on January 12, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday Isis doesn’t get up until 8.00 a.m. today so we have a gentle start. “Just as well”, I think as the day unfolds. We have a pleasant walk. It’s a murky day so no shadows to spook Isis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

grovel, grovel

Posted on January 12, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  very early Monday morning   I have just not met my target of reinstalling all of the lost images by the end of the weekend. I’m working backwards and am now into November. It is a much fiddlier task … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

the scents, the scents!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday The best ever walk in Highbury Park with Hairy One. Hard to believe that only a couple of months ago she did not even want to leave the car, let alone walk in the park. We haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in strange behaviour, twirling, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

it’s a first

Posted on January 10, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday   While we were in Wales Isis notched up four ‘firsts’. One is very negative. We are returning one morning from the beach and descending the concrete steps. They are bordered on one side by the sea wall … Continue reading →

Posted in dear little Isis, Isis on holiday | Tagged , | 2 Comments

I think we’re bonding

Posted on January 9, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday Over the last few weeks I have noticed that Isis is becoming increasingly aware of where I am as I move from room to room. The Polymath observed this change in Hairy One when we stayed in Wales … Continue reading →

Posted in dear little Isis, relationship building | Tagged , | 2 Comments

P.S.

Posted on January 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday I have found out why some images have disappeared. They should all be back by next Sunday night.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

confessions of a gunslinger

Posted on January 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday I have to admit it. Positive dog training advocates would not approve. And I can understand why. But we are using a little aversion therapy now in our battle against self-harming. When Isis goes into a growly spin, … Continue reading →

Posted in food rage, self-damaging, self-harming, strange behaviour | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

the great escape

Posted on January 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday January 6th   Turn away from this page all those at Aeza Rescue. I don’t want Isis to be recalled. I always wear a special elastic belt – the sort used for canicross (running with dogs) – when … Continue reading →

Posted in walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged , | 6 Comments