Tag Archives: deaf/blind dog learns

Isis finds her voice 3

Posted on July 12, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday July 12th 2020 I have identified seven of Hairy One’s vocalisations. A gentle ‘oof, oof’ says “Haven’t you forgotten something?” At the moment this … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, dreaming, food rage, Highbury Park, nightmares, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns | 1 Comment

finding a voice (2)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday June 28th 2020 We return contented from a pleasant morning walk. For Isis a pleasant walk comprises well over two hours of walking, playing and … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Isis at home, relationship building | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, Highbury Park, Isis does well, poor Isis | 4 Comments

the perfect border

Posted on September 29, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday September 29th 2019 At the beginning of August, Isis spends a week at Holly Trees Kennels while I enjoy a week in Uppingham with friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, dear little Isis, Isis at Hollytrees, learning to trust, relationship building | Tagged blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog plays, Holly Trees Kennels, Isis does well | 6 Comments

a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by patinkingsheath

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 a fearful dog, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, blind dog running, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog's day | 7 Comments

how sweet is that?

Posted on May 29, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday May 29th 2019 It’s reunion time, and Rufus is very excited. Beside himself, if the truth be told. He takes reunions very seriously, … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, learning to trust, park dogs, relationship building, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, Highbury Park, Isis does well | 4 Comments

Isis has a visitor

Posted on May 12, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday May 12th 2019 I’ve not seen my friend T. for two years, but last weekend she officiates at two obedience shows, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., park dogs, park people, relationship building, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind dog enjoys park, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, Isis at home, Isis does well | 4 Comments

Isis visits Polymath part 2

Posted on May 1, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday May 1st 2019 Fast forward to April 2019. By now, Isis has visited Polymath at least six or seven times. Now she knows … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, clever Isis, dear little Isis, relationship building, scenting, sleeping arrangements, twirling, we don't like bright sun | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, Isis does well | 4 Comments

dialogue with Isis

Posted on April 3, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday April 3rd 2019 Human: After going nuts on Sunday, you growl and snap at yourself on and off all evening. Dog! It’s annoying. … Continue reading →

Posted in dear little Isis, Isis at home, nightmares, poor Isis, relationship building, strange behaviour | Tagged blind dog Isis, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog's day, Highbury Park, poor Isis | 4 Comments

Isis – you could take her anywhere

Posted on March 24, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday March 24th 2019 Could you take Isis anywhere? Not quite. But there is a huge, and, I think, substantive, improvement in her doggie … Continue reading →

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wow Isis!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Wednesday March 20th 2019 How about this then? The unheard-of-never-going-to-happen-no-way-José does happen. Yes, really. This is how. Isis is playing with her yellow ring … Continue reading →

Posted in clever girl, dear little Isis, Highbury Park, I'm off my lead!, Isis meets other dogs, Isis says "No"., park dogs, scenting | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog runs free, Highbury Park, Isis does well | 2 Comments