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wow! It’s official

Posted on November 1, 2014 by patinkingsheath

    Kerry* and Gr. sent me this information: ‘The Podengo is trained well with positive techniques and should be kept on leash all of the time during training as they can be quite autonomous and have their own ideas … Continue reading →

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it’s very dangerous out there

Posted on October 28, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis. Isis. What shall we do with you? Yesterday you walked gaily out of the front door and enjoyed an hour and a half long road walk. True, you were still reluctant to venture into the back garden without your … Continue reading →

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which of us needs training?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Well, life is full of surprises. Lead on, Isis walks out of the back door into the garden of her own volition. She’s not done this for five mornings. When her duty is done, I unclip her lead. Wow! She … Continue reading →

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oh dear me!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by patinkingsheath

This morning, entering the back room I find Isis where I left her. Under my desk. I stroke her awake. She seems pleased to greet me. I try to encourage her out of her lair. She makes very small forays, … Continue reading →

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one step back

Posted on October 22, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Apart from one dull day, the sun has been fickle this week, very bright sunshine, alternating with gales. Isis hates bright sun. We have had one very enjoyable day in the park, a dull day without any scary shadows. Isis … Continue reading →

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home again

Posted on October 16, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Tuesday October 14th 2014 Back at home Isis seems much calmer than she was on Sunday: it must be hugely disconcerting to be plonked down in a strange place when you cannot see or hear. And, of course, she is … Continue reading →

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lost sausage

Posted on October 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Monday October 13th 2014 The journey back to Birmingham is inauspicious. It rains steadily for most of the way.  When we stop at Dinky’s I buy a sausage for Isis and hot chocolate and a squishy bun for me. I … Continue reading →

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Hanging by a thread

Posted on October 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Friday 10th Isis is suspiciously quiet this morning Ahh yes! Sigh! Unfortunately this was my newest polo necked sweater. Isis is unmoved. A wild hour and a half at the beach this morning leaves Isis wet and hyper. I attempt … Continue reading →

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‘a fiend in feline shape’

Posted on October 12, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Sunday October 5th 2014 Isis is very good in the car except for chasing ‘flies’ energetically up and down the back seat as I negotiate the Stourbridge ring road. She sleeps in her bed and receives a sausage with enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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Isis and the yellow ring

Posted on October 5, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Two weeks ago, touching, let alone  grooming anywhere near Isis’s head was a no-no. Any attempt elicited a strong “SNAP”! Each day I have touched her face or ears or chin fleetingly and casually during routines like lead on, lead … Continue reading →

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