Category Archives: walking my deaf/blind dog

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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these shoes were made for walking

Posted on October 25, 2014 by patinkingsheath

The other day when I told the Polymath that I wouldn’t attempt to take Isis for a walk again until she asked, wise friend said that wouldn’t happen. Well …………. When I get up today, Isis is more confident. She … 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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well done Isis!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Yesterday evening, after her usual wander round the car park Isis walked quite calmly with Di and Bill for about fifteen minutes before lying down and refusing to move. It was good to be able to speak to a mate … Continue reading →

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do I need a condom?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Today I resume encouraging Isis to jump into the car. I am sure that she has gauged the height of the door rim and knows how hard to spring. As before I place a treat close to the edge of … Continue reading →

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exhaust pipes or daisies?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Isis still refuses to leave the car park unless body-blocked or carried. I have a dilemma:  do I continue to fight her and insist that she goes where I want her to go, or do I let her do what … Continue reading →

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boss puts her foot down

Posted on September 8, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 8th The sun is bright again today and low in the sky. Isis heads for a gap in the hedge, exits the car park and happily explores the shrubbery. But when I attempt to join the other dog walkers, … Continue reading →

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weird shapes in Highbury Park

Posted on September 7, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 7th 2014 Oh dear. I had shocking experiences today. Boss dog says they’re only trees. Liar. First time in Highbury. Fascinating smells. Only one hitch. Two monstrous, threatening shapes suddenly rear up in front of me. I sit down … Continue reading →

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blog blunders and black shadows

Posted on September 6, 2014 by patinkingsheath

September 6th 2014 And what a day! It is now 12.30 a.m. and I have spent hours attempting to access this blog. Because I have not yet published any posts (since I have also forgotten how to organize photo files) … Continue reading →

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