Costs

Unfortunately starting in the New Year, our costs will go up. Please contact nathan for updated costs.

Picnic Photos & Details

The picnic date took place on August 17, 2019 from 12pm to 5pm at Yvonne's place in Brighton. Check out the details here. Photos from the 2019 picnic can be found here. Yvonne's place is NEXT DOOR to her old place. I will try to put a havanese flag out front. Hope you can join us. Directions are here. The house # is 25. There is no picnic in 2020 due to COVID but hopefully in 2021. Stay Tuned!

Grooming 101

Want to see how I get a smooth coat and what equipment I use? I am continually learning and perfecting but I created this video Windows version) and for you Mac apple folks - here's a conversion. - not a professional one, to help you get a head start and perfect your own skill. Got questions? Ask away.

Want to know how to create a bathing machine that will save you time, product and wash your dog better than ever before? Check out Dick and Irma's instructions on how to create your own machine for a fraction of the cost.

Woofstock Is Back

Meet us at Woofstock. Dogs are welcomed. We meet at the restaurant across the street from Woodbine Park. Here is the location. Meet up happens on June 22, 2024 at 9:30 to 945am. Rain date is the next day. Look forward to seeing your havanese there and the humans too! Don't have your havanese yet? Well join us anyway! 

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Sunday
Jan262014

No Photos Today

I had a number of baths so this is a no photo day. Tomorrow I have Shoshi, Abigail and Kona to do and I am done for a bit. I also have Zoe. But this was Fiona who was done today and oh boy we had a lot of work with her. Actually a lot with everyone as I play catch-up after being ill. Still got the cough and congestion but much better.

I believe Fiona's smile was - wow thank gad that's done. I never have this amount of work as I tend to stay on top of it but get a few weeks of illness and oh boy.

While we were sick I did visitors but couldn't strum up anything else for my own and I was sort of wishing Nathan did. He did a brush here and there but not on everyone and Fiona well she was a total nightmare. All I can say is good thing she has a lot of hair or she may have ended up bald. :-)

Well, glad that is over and hope to never be in that position again. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if I hadn't been on top of it before being ill. 5 minutes of brushing each night or 10 minutes every other day. You can do it while watching tv. Even every 3 days will make a huge difference. Come summer I am going to start showing techniques for dematting for those that like longer hair. I am still thinking it through.

So, no photos but we did have a ton of fun today inside and out.

I am also halfway through my supplies list. :-) Too many things - so little time.

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Reader Comments (7)

I am really looking forward to the de-matting techniques, will you do a little video like the grooming one?
glad you are getting through the grooming and bathing, but make sure you have chill time for you. Hope you are back to normal very soon.

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterSue Ca

Fiona looks absolutely georgeous, and what an expression on her face. I am glad you are feeling better.

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterDiane

Take it slow & easy Darlah. I know you have to stay on top of the coats or it takes
twice as long, but your body needs time to rest & recover.

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterKathy & Kona

Fiona is beautiful as always!

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAnne Duncan

Kathy: I am trying - but the knots were a bit much so wash a few each day spaced out. Poor Fiona was a mess. Got to start training Leti too as Nathan needs to look good. :-)

January 26, 2014 | Registered CommenterDarlah

I absolutely adore Fiona! She has the most beautiful coat! Bailey has her smile. I will have to make it a point to visit with her next time I am there. I missed her the last few times. So glad Bailey will get to spend the night, then he can visit with his momma too!

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterSylvia

I absolutely adore Fiona! She has the most beautiful coat and I think Bailey has her smile! I didn't have an opportunity to see her last few times I was there, will make a point to see her the next time I bring Bailey. It will be nice for Bailey to spend some time with her when he comes for the night.

January 26, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterSylvia

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