Category Archives: self-harming

two trying days

Posted on February 10, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday Yesterday builders K and M were working outside the house. Today they put up a stair rail and replace part of the banister. No problems with K and M. Very nice guys. The problem is Isis. There’s no … Continue reading →

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hoovers and rages

Posted on February 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   Last Wednesday I wrote about Isis’s ‘nightmares’ and decided to monitor them. Unfortunately, she flew into so many rages on Thursday that I lost count of them. Nightmares and day rages seemed to merge into one long … Continue reading →

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nightmares?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday A typical evening scenario: Isis is sleeping on the futon. Suddenly, her head shoots up and, growling ferociously, she attacks a back foot. I intervene and stroke her head until she  seems calm  again.     She settles back … Continue reading →

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so sorry, Isis

Posted on January 27, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday It’s Monday and we are in Highbury Park. As we walk along the bank of the stream I observe Isis carefully sniffing the edge of the bank and stepping back from it. I guess that she is sussing … Continue reading →

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not a good day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   The day begins well. Isis wakes up at 08.00. After she’s been outside I make coffee and return to bed for a Sunday lie-in. Since I forget to put the stair gate in place she follows me. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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green magic?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday January 1st: New Year’s Day, and just over four months since Isis came.   HAPPY   NEW   YEAR!   Just before Christmas P gives me a ‘Green’ feeder to try out with Isis. She bought two at Crufts this … Continue reading →

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blind….. deaf… really?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday We have postponed the new feeding regime. Isis had to stay on her own for several hours today and I wouldn’t have been able to supervise her. This morning, off to Newbrook Farm (RSPCA). For the first time … Continue reading →

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who’ll crack first?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday Back to Newbrook Farm (RSPCA Birmingham) again today. Even though our appointment is at 8.10 a.m. the traffic is already nose to tail in Kings Norton and Cotteridge. We arrive with two minutes left to walk up the … Continue reading →

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Isis strikes again

Posted on December 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Monday A bright ball of sun hangs low in the sky. In the park Isis is jumpy.     As usual, I encourage her to approach and sniff the things which startle her. Sometimes she flinches and seeks the … Continue reading →

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