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holey sheet

Posted on September 20, 2014 by patinkingsheath

A few days ago, my mail was delivered – unopened, fortunately – on the lawn. Yesterday, I went into the kitchen to feed the washing machine and couldn’t find the dirty washing. I was sure it had been in the … Continue reading →

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that plant stole my tripe stick

Posted on September 19, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis likes to devour nibble a nice smelly tripe stick on the fast disappearing lawn. Even Isis can’t swallow such a large treat in one go and is forced to put the stick down in order to eat the bit … Continue reading →

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exhaust pipes or daisies?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis still refuses to leave the car park unless body-blocked or carried. I have a dilemma:  do I continue to fight her and insist that she goes where I want her to go, or do I let her do what … Continue reading →

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the harness thing

Posted on September 16, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis playing the bucking bronco is quite amusing. It’s the teeth that take the edge off the humour. These equine displays are the Hairy One’s response to the harness thing. Twice a day we play ‘harness on’. This involves me … Continue reading →

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people are not very bright

Posted on September 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  But Isis has her own timetable. Next morning, after the customary sniff review, she jumps out of the car. Her judgement is perfect. But perfect. Not a whisker touches the door frame. Inspired by her success, Jo and I … Continue reading →

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twirling again

Posted on September 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

The polymath has done more research. She has read that ‘circling’ is common in deaf/blind dogs and may be the dog’s way of re-orientating him/herself by gathering as much sensory information as possible from all directions. Hmmm. Possible. Jo and … Continue reading →

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twirling, twirling

Posted on September 13, 2014 by patinkingsheath

I worry about Isis’s continuous ‘twirling’, spinning round and round, sometimes snapping as though catching imaginary flies, sometimes just spinning. Could this be a result of being chained for most of her life? Was she tormented by flies and unable … Continue reading →

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nibbles and nips

Posted on September 12, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 12th 2014 “Isis is a dear little dog,” I think as she begins to nibble my fingers, hands and arms. I feel privileged to be the recipient of these endearments. Aaaaaaaaargh! as they say in the Beano. It bloody … Continue reading →

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boss puts her foot down

Posted on September 8, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 8th The sun is bright again today and low in the sky. Isis heads for a gap in the hedge, exits the car park and happily explores the shrubbery. But when I attempt to join the other dog walkers, … Continue reading →

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weird shapes in Highbury Park

Posted on September 7, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 7th 2014 Oh dear. I had shocking experiences today. Boss dog says they’re only trees. Liar. First time in Highbury. Fascinating smells. Only one hitch. Two monstrous, threatening shapes suddenly rear up in front of me. I sit down … Continue reading →

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