Category Archives: a very good dog

I.T., Isis and me

Posted on January 12, 2020 by patinkingsheath

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

what blog?

Posted on December 16, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. First, apologies for the non-appearance of Isis news yesterday, and even more, for the non-appearance of even a quick explanation. Human has succumbed. Monday December 16th 2019 … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, Isis and the snake, Isis at home, oh dear, poor Isis, sleeping arrangements | Tagged blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog's day | 2 Comments

seven soggy days

Posted on October 20, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday October 20th 2019 Monday My hairy little meteorologist is at it again. She’s perfectly happy in Highbury for an hour, then, when I notice her … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a very naughty dog, clever girl, Highbury Park, Isis and the snake, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, strange behaviour, walking in the park, we don't like bright sun | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog loves Kings Heath Park, blind dog plays, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog walks, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, naughty Isis | 2 Comments

the perfect border

Posted on September 29, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday September 29th 2019 At the beginning of August, Isis spends a week at Holly Trees Kennels while I enjoy a week in Uppingham with friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, dear little Isis, Isis at Hollytrees, learning to trust, relationship building | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog plays, Holly Trees Kennels, Isis does well | 6 Comments

Daisy, Daisy ……………..

Posted on September 8, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday September 8th 2019 It’s Thursday and Isis, Daisy and I are off to RSPCA Newbrook Farm, Isis for the second part of her vaccination (accidentally missed … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a vet visit, dear little Isis, Isis and Daisy, Newbrook Farm, RSPCA | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, Isis and Daisy, Isis does well, RSPCA Newbrook Farm | 6 Comments

a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday September 2nd 2019 It’s Wednesday morning. It’s raining, so I take Isis to Kings Heath Park for a change. She is so intrigued with all … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, oh dear, running running, scenting, sleeping arrangements | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind dog running, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog's day | 7 Comments

off to the kennels ……… sniff!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday August 21st 2019 How we humans suffer when we leave our pets in kennels and catteries, however good the establishments are. And how … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis at Hollytrees | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, Highbury Park, Holly Trees Kennels, Isis does well | 1 Comment

vets, baths and something else nasty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 18th 2019 What a relief that the kennels situation is resolved. Home from the vet’s, poor Isis is subjected to a very … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a vet visit, clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis in danger, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, scenting, strange behaviour | Tagged a fearful dog, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog's day, Highbury Park, Hollytrees kennels, poor Isis, RSPCA Newbrook Farm | 6 Comments

and again

Posted on July 28, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 28th 2019 How long ago was it when I posted this message on facebook? ‘I’ve just lost my driving glasses in … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, Highbury Park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged Highbury Park, walking my deaf/blind dog; Isis is fine but Human never learns | 2 Comments

goodbye little Maggie

Posted on June 23, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday June 23rd 2019 This is little Maggie, one of my favourite dogs. In April, when I took the photo, her … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, adopted dogs, dogs adopted via DogwatchUK, Highbury Park, park dogs, park people, walking in the park | Tagged adopted dogs, Dogwatch U.K., Highbury Park | 5 Comments