Tag Archives: deaf/blind dog learns

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 →

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

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