Category Archives: training

YES!

Posted on February 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 26th 2017   It’s almost thirty months since Isis came to live with me, and still the only sound to which she demonstrates an … Continue reading →

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she’s looking for you!

Posted on January 15, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 15th 2017   Isis enjoys increasingly longer periods of freedom in both Kings Heath and Highbury Park. I recall that twice, a few weeks … Continue reading →

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a chequered week

Posted on March 20, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 20th 2016   The good news is that it’s now much drier under paw so Hairy One can run on the grass. The bad … Continue reading →

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no more sticks!

Posted on January 17, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 17th 2016   Watching Hairy One gnawing on sticks with her head held high, I realise that she is swallowing some of the ground … Continue reading →

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training Isis

Posted on November 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 4th 2015 The end of October/ beginning of November is full of happenings. Friday is the third day which has been too muddy for … Continue reading →

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inch by inch ………..

Posted on October 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday October 21st 2015   Typically, I change my mind at the last minute. On Monday morning Isis makes a less aggressive than usual start … Continue reading →

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just keep on keeping on ……

Posted on October 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 18th 2015           This image is included just to prove to Polymath that Isis’ new training regime has not … Continue reading →

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a visitor

Posted on October 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 11th 2015   Adopted Niece stays over the weekend. Isis recognises her smell immediately, of course, and gives her a faint wag: for … Continue reading →

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a dog’s day

Posted on September 27, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday September 27th 2015   Working all day on the fence, I have a ring side view of Isis at play. She has a bright red … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on August 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   I’ve done quite well. This week for about ten out of fourteen times I wait quietly while my meal is prepared. If I say anything Human leaves the … Continue reading →

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