Tag Archives: deaf/blind dog learns

we’re coming round

Posted on September 12, 2021 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear each Sunday! Sunday September 12th 2021 I ring Fivelands as soon as the practice opens on Friday, and when I explain poor Isis’s predicament, we are offered an appointment at 2.30 that … Continue reading →

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here and there again

Posted on April 19, 2021 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday April 25th 2021 In Britain, April is supposed to be a month of showers, but it’s Friday now and still relentlessly dry and sunny. … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever girl, clever Isis, deaf/blind dog, dear little Isis, Isis in danger, Isis says "No"., learning to trust, oh dear, strange behaviour, teaching my deaf/blind dog, training, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind/deaf dog, deaf blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog's training, Isis does well, poor Isis | 3 Comments

here, there and everywhere 3

Posted on April 4, 2021 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday April 4th 2021 As Isis and I walk in Holders Lane, it’s as though someone has fired the starting pistol for the spring race. Buds … Continue reading →

Posted in dear little Isis, Holders Lane Woods, Isis says "No"., learning to trust, oh dear, poor Isis, relationship building, scary shadows, scenting, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog hunts, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog walks, Isis does well, what a lovely walk | 5 Comments

trips, slips and curses 2

Posted on February 14, 2021 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday February 14th 2021 It’s Monday, and we’ve arranged to meet Bev and the doodles again at Holders Lane. I’m a little apprehensive after Saturday’s debacle. … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, a very good dog, clever Isis, Holders Lane Woods, Isis says "No"., learning to trust, oh dear, park dogs, poor Isis, walking in the park, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged blind dog Isis, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog hunts, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog runs free, deaf/blind dog walks, deaf/blind dog won't walk, Isis does well, Isis plays, poor Isis | 1 Comment

waiting for the white stuff

Posted on January 10, 2021 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday January 10th 2021 Two whole weeks of adventures. Impossible to detail every one. Just as well: you’d all stop following Isis if I did, out … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, a very good dog, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, Isis at home, patience is a virtue., walking my deaf/blind dog | Tagged blind dog enjoys park, blind dog plays, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog in the park, deaf/blind dog learns, Highbury Park | 6 Comments

an unlikely little angel

Posted on December 21, 2020 by patinkingsheath

There will be no post on December 27th or January 3rd. Isis and Human are taking a break. Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday December 20th 2020 … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, clever Isis, dear little Isis, Isis at home, Isis is no angel, learning to trust, oh dear, poor Isis, relationship building, self-damaging, self-harming, strange behaviour, teaching my deaf/blind dog, these dogs!, training | Tagged blind dog and bright light, blind dog rages, blind dog training, blind/deaf dog, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog plays up, deaf/blind dog self-harms, deaf/blind dog's training, food-rage, Isis does well | 4 Comments

seven days: day two

Posted on August 30, 2020 by patinkingsheath

Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between. Sunday August 30th 2020 August 5th and it’s one of those uncertain weather days. It’s OK, but only just. Isis plays tentatively. Her weather nose is … Continue reading →

Posted in a joyful dog, Highbury Park, I'm off my lead!, learning to trust | Tagged a fearful dog, blind dog and bright light, blind dog enjoys park, blind dog Isis, blind dog running, deaf/blind dog, deaf/blind dog learns, deaf/blind dog runs free, running free | 6 Comments

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