Category Archives: teaching my deaf/blind dog

close shaves continued

Posted on February 23, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Monday After getting high on sleet flies and shaving her foot, Isis rests for a while. But she doesn’t wind down. Doors are always a challenge for her so I am prepared for trouble when she asks to … Continue reading →

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Saturday school again

Posted on February 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday   Early awakening courtesy of Isis. Park. Saturday school for dogs. The training harness hasn’t arrived yet because I messed up the order so we improvise, using a large ring which I found in the park this … Continue reading →

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for Garry

Posted on February 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Friday This is Isis showing off her ‘sit’ and ‘down’ commands. It was made about three weeks ago by Amanda.     I’d like to dedicate the little video to Garry, Kerry’s husband who died unexpectedly on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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second day at school

Posted on February 14, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday     We join the second group today. Julie thinks that as these dogs are more experienced and settled than the beginners it will be a calmer atmosphere for Isis. Everyone is friendly and the dogs seem … Continue reading →

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getting to know you

Posted on February 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Friday Just as I think I understand this little dog, I learn something new. Bits of evidence click together and prove past assumptions incorrect. Or a reason emerges for ‘inexplicable’ behaviour. What once seemed very silly appears remarkably … Continue reading →

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a new day

Posted on February 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday There was a smile at the end of a trying day. Last night as I stood in the kitchen peeling a carrot or two, Isis, who is very fond of carrots, stood hopefully witnessing the procedure. But she … Continue reading →

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first day at school

Posted on February 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday Hounds’ Club is held close by us in a church hall near the Maypole. When we arrive, Julie suggests we inhabit a safe corner away from the other dogs as greyhounds are naturally extremely interested in small fluffy … Continue reading →

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another day in the life of a dog

Posted on February 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday I wake her up at eight and she takes me out into the garden. Thinking that she is getting ready to go to the park, I follow her back upstairs. I can’t believe it. She’s back in bed … Continue reading →

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a school visit

Posted on January 31, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday Off to Kings Heath Park revoltingly early this morning as I have arranged to visit Hounds’ Club. The reception class runs from 09.30 to 10.15. I arrive just as the six beginners – all greyhounds – have completed … Continue reading →

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we’re learning

Posted on January 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday Waiting for her breakfast and tea have been particularly onerous for Isis these past two weeks. This is is because Human has been uncharacteristically consistent in working on the Hairy One’s manners. Always ravenous, Hairy One finds it … Continue reading →

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