Category Archives: walking my deaf/blind dog

she’s on the ball!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!         Sunday December 13th 2015   Well, life is full of surprises! Turn time back a couple of weeks and Isis finds a ball … Continue reading →

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hello Ted!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday December 9th 2015   Ted is a lovely dog whom I’ve known since he was a puppy. He is in Highbury Park when Isis and I … Continue reading →

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hello Draculina!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday December 6th 2015   On Saturday and again on Sunday we walk for over two hours in Highbury Park. Actually, that’s not accurate: for the … Continue reading →

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it’s a dog’s life: part 1

Posted on November 29, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 29th 2015   A mixed week for Isis. As we head towards Kings Heath Park on Friday morning, a pale sun is threatening to … Continue reading →

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poo forest and more

Posted on November 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 22nd 2015   On three consecutive mornings I am jerked awake by piercing yaps followed by vigorous foot and tail grabbing. Mornings are not … Continue reading →

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I’m a braver dog now

Posted on September 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 16th 2015   A., who had not seen Isis since March visits today and is repeatedly struck by how much happier, more confident … Continue reading →

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I think you must be a dog too ……………….

Posted on September 2, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday   This morning we reach what we dog walkers call ‘down the bottom’ in Kings Heath Park. It’s the old bowling green now used … Continue reading →

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and one year later ……

Posted on August 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday August 30th 2015   A good walking day for Isis. It’s dull all day. She’s worried at first when we arrive at Highbury Park. … Continue reading →

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those amazing ears!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday         Isis has been busy regrowing her beautiful ear hair. Did you ever see more magnificent ears? Virtually every time she walks out someone remarks on … Continue reading →

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now that was a nice walk

Posted on July 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   Well, this is a nice walk. No impatient tugs at my harness. No moaning, “Come ON, Isis”. Get to sniff everything I come across. Even stop to have … Continue reading →

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