Category Archives: oh dear

I don’t want it

Posted on January 29, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 29th 2023   It’s such a relief to have weaned Isis from her previous habit of growling, screaming and yapping her way through each mouthful of her food, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Isis at Hollytrees, Isis at home, Isis is sad, Isis says "No"., oh dear, patience is a virtue., poor Isis, something's not right, strange behaviour, these dogs!, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

the invalid

Posted on January 15, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 16th 2023   Warning to the squeamish: this post is all about what goes into and what comes out of a dog, so perhaps you may not wish to … Continue reading →

Posted in a vet visit, crisis, deaf/blind dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis in trouble, Isis is sad, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, off to the vet, oh dear, poor Isis, sleeping, something's not right, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

well, you see, what happened was ……………………………

Posted on January 8, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday January 8th 2023   HAPPY NEW YEAR HAPPY NEW YEAR   Apologies for the inordinately long gap. Unfortunately, I had an r.a. fatigue wipe out and a low grade infection … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, a very good dog, dear little Isis, Isis at Hollytrees, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, sleeping arrangements, these dogs!, VERY early in the morning., who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

snakes alive – by Isis

Posted on December 11, 2022 by patinkingsheath

      A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 11th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and I can smell that this is the path which leads to the big woods. Human says I can choose … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Holders Lane, Holders Lane Woods, Isis says "No"., oh dear, patience is a virtue., poor Isis, scenting, something's not right, strange behaviour, these dogs!, walking my deaf/blind dog, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

snakes alive!

Posted on December 4, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 4th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and we’re walking up the path which leads to Holders Woods. I intend to walk on a little further and turn … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Holders Lane, Holders Lane Woods, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, scenting, something's not right, these dogs!, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

rain and floof, rain and floof

Posted on November 20, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday November 20th 2022   The first part of the week is consistently* wet; consequently, Isis chooses pavement walks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We take a different route each day, so there … Continue reading →

Posted in deaf/blind dog, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis knows best, Isis says "No"., learning to trust, oh dear, park dogs, park people, patience is a virtue., poor Isis, rain, rain and more rain, relationship building, scenting, something's not right, these dogs!, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

you needn’t think I’m eating that!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday 6th November 2022   Isis swishes past me as she leaves the kitchen and stalks into the hall. When I check her dish, I observe that the food is untouched. … Continue reading →

Posted in a very naughty dog, clever Isis, deaf/blind dog plays, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, Isis knows best, Isis says "No"., oh dear, patience is a virtue., something's not right, strange behaviour, twirling, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

(s)he who dares wins

Posted on October 24, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday October 23rd 2022   This really isn’t the best week I’ve ever had. Mealtimes have been easy since best quality minced beef has been added to Hairy One’s breakfast. On … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, Isis at home, Isis in danger, Isis in danger, Isis knows best, Isis says "No"., Jasmin Fields, oh dear, patience is a virtue., scenting, something's not right, strange behaviour, these dogs!, walking my deaf/blind dog, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

well, really!

Posted on October 15, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday October 15th 2022   A few days ago, I read a short article which emphasised the importance of understanding your dog. “I try hard to do that,” I tell myself … Continue reading →

Posted in food rage, Isis at home, Isis knows best, Isis says "No"., oh dear, patience is a virtue., poor Isis, something's not right, strange behaviour, these dogs!, what on earth's the matter?, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

oh my!

Posted on October 9, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday October 9th 2022   The tasty additions to Hairy One’s meals continue to transform her attitude to food. I think that the poor dog must have been bored with the … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog plays, dear little Isis, food rage, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, oh dear, patience is a virtue., something's not right, these dogs!, training, twirling, who'd be a human? | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments