Tag Archives: deaf/blind dog

first day at school

Posted on February 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday Hounds’ Club is held close by us in a church hall near the Maypole. When we arrive, Julie suggests we inhabit a safe corner away from the other dogs as greyhounds are naturally extremely interested in small fluffy … Continue reading →

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nightmares?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday A typical evening scenario: Isis is sleeping on the futon. Suddenly, her head shoots up and, growling ferociously, she attacks a back foot. I intervene and stroke her head until she  seems calm  again.     She settles back … Continue reading →

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a school visit

Posted on January 31, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday Off to Kings Heath Park revoltingly early this morning as I have arranged to visit Hounds’ Club. The reception class runs from 09.30 to 10.15. I arrive just as the six beginners – all greyhounds – have completed … Continue reading →

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I’m shy!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s happening very, very slowly but Isis is actually standing still sometimes for Gr. and Be. to give her rump some good, firm rubs. She is also much more willing to sniff a carefully proffered hand – … Continue reading →

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brave little Isis

Posted on January 25, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday Isis is sitting patiently on the back seat, harness and safety lead attached. Ji. opens the gates and I turn the ignition key. Blerrrrghhh…silence. A combination of sound and no sound which a driver never wants to hear. … Continue reading →

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frost, sun and shadows

Posted on January 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday   Very bright and frosty again today. But we are in Kings Heath Park – our park – and we have strategies. Isis is as keen as ever to jump out of the car but picks her way … Continue reading →

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not a good day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   The day begins well. Isis wakes up at 08.00. After she’s been outside I make coffee and return to bed for a Sunday lie-in. Since I forget to put the stair gate in place she follows me. … Continue reading →

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two little hooligans

Posted on January 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s lovely that The Little Hooligan enjoys her walks so much. Especially in January when I emerge in five body layers, two pairs of socks and two pairs of gloves. Today I also wear a neck warmer … Continue reading →

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two Welsh vignettes

Posted on January 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Wednesday December 31st   Unaware that Daisy the feline fiend is watching her through the banisters a few stairs up, Isis asks with two sharp barks to go out.     Daisy doesn’t care for barking. She  yowls piercingly close … Continue reading →

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high as a kite

Posted on January 3, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Holiday journal   Monday December 29th part 1 Isis awakes before seven. Sigh. She needs a pee and is full of nervous energy I need sleep  and am not full of energy, nervous or otherwise. I have a stiff … Continue reading →

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