Tag Archives: a fearful dog

a week’s worth of walks 3

Posted on May 3, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday May 3rd 2020   Highbury Park: Friday April 24th Isis sniffs half-heartedly along the wooded area between the two meadows. This spot is her default choice. … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, clever girl, clever Isis, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, Isis is no angel, Kings Heath Park, learning to trust, rain, relationship building, running running, scary shadows, walking in the park, we don't like bright light | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

and one week later …..

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday February 9th 2020   Praise be to dog, Isis has maintained her equilibrium. To date, she is doing better than I am, as every time she … Continue reading →

Posted in Isis says "No"., learning to trust, Newbrook Farm, oh dear, poor Isis, RSPCA | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

I.T., Isis and me

Posted on January 12, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday January 5th 2020   In deference to Isis and her hysteria when, soon after she came, I switched on my ancient, flickering television, ours has been … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, oh dear, scary shadows, walking in the park, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

it’s all too much for a dog

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday January 5th 2020   When I last reported on Hairy One’s table manners, all was going swimmingly. No ear splitting screams. No air shredding screeches. No … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, adopted dogs, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, rescue dogs, strange behaviour, we don't like bright light | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

and still the rain comes down …………………….

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday December 8th 2019   So. The rain continues. It doesn’t rain every day. This week there are two days when it doesn’t rain at all. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, oh dear, poor Isis, rain and more rain, scary shadows, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy, we don't like bright sun | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

seven soggy days

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 20th 2019   Monday My hairy little meteorologist is at it again. She’s perfectly happy in Highbury for an hour, then, when I notice her … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a very naughty dog, clever girl, Highbury Park, Isis and the snake, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, strange behaviour, walking in the park, we don't like bright sun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

little Daisy

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 6th 2019             Polymath called her ‘Daisy-Bug’, or sometimes just ‘Bug’ because when she was a kitten she scuttled around … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, Isis and Daisy | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 2nd 2019   It’s Wednesday morning. It’s raining, so I take Isis to Kings Heath Park for a change. She is so intrigued with all … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, oh dear, running running, scenting, sleeping arrangements | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

vets, baths and something else nasty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 18th 2019   What a relief that the kennels situation is resolved. Home from the vet’s, poor Isis is subjected to a very … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a vet visit, clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, Isis in danger, Isis says "No"., oh dear, poor Isis, scenting, strange behaviour | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

…….. and goodbye Gilbert and George

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday July 31st 2019   I thought that Isis might be reluctant to walk in Kings Heath Park after her misadventure, but she seems perfectly … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, adopted dogs, Highbury Park, Kings Heath Park, learning to trust, park dogs, park people, relationship building, rescue dogs, the dogs of King's Heath Park, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments