Unfortunately starting in the New Year, our costs will go up. Please contact nathan for updated costs.
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!
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.
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!
Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid is a recognized National Pet First Aid Certificate course for dog and cat professionals and pet owners. Talemaker Havanese now has that certificate having taken and passed the course.
Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 5:53PM 
Dogs slept last night. Me, not so much but that was okay. Tonight we may all sleep as Nathan has the breathing tube out just a bit ago and sat up on the side of his bed. They taught him how to roll. He has not walked yet but depending on how he is doing they may try. HUGE improvement from last night.
I am breathing now.... Thank you everyone for caring. What a ride this has been.
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Oh gosh, that is wonderful news! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. I hope you can sleep tonight.
What a relief to hear the latest on Nathan. We have been following all of your updates. He is now definitely on the right path to recovery. You and your family can now get some rest from all the stresses of the last 24 hours. We wish him all the best and hope he will be able to go home soon. Take care of yourself Darlah.
Yea ! Great news ! You can enjoy a gin and tonic now !
What a relief. I believe you have taken your first breath. It is the beginning of a much better quality of life. Please send our hugs to Nathan. I am sure you will have a better night tonight.
Big hugs, Ronnie and Elana
Wonderful news. Best wishes to all.
What a difference a day makes ❤️❤️
That is is such great news! You and Dennis must feel very relieved after such a stressful time. We are sending best wishes for an early release date and a comfortable time at home. You will be very busy with the dogs plus now encouraging Nathan to work out at his cardio rehab.
Thank you for keeping us all informed. I expect a video of Nathan chasing puppies up and down the stairs one day....lol
Susan
Wow! What a huge relief! Things are definitely looking up in a huge way. All of our prayers have helped in a big way.
Hopefully he is well on the road to recovery and all of this will be behind him.
Thugs and kisses to Nathan and to you and your family from Katie and I.
Ruth and Katie 😊💕
Yeahhhhhhhhh very happy we are for you
Fantastic news!! He will be eager to bust out of there soon to get home and rehabbing!! 💪🏻💙🐶
Such good positive news! Each day a little better.
Sending both Nathan and you positive energy, healing vibes and lots of strength as you recover. May you bounce back stronger and healthier ! Take good care of yourself too Darlah !
What a relief! He's awake and alert, excellent, one step at a time. Nathan, please listen to what they ask of you in the icu/setdown, they have the knowledge and experience. Darlah, your daughter in law and Sylvia can assist you alot in what is happening, he is still recent post op and must take care.
It's distressing that you can't be with him, but please have faith, they are doing their very best for him.
Sending my deepest healing prayers to him, the pain will be there but will recede with time, it will get better.
Cooper and the Spicy girl are elated, us too of course. Very positive news. Praying for a wonderful recovery. Hugs and much love to all of you!
So happy with the good news. 😊
Sending lots of ❤️ your way!
So glad to hear Nathan is sitting up. Praying he will grow stronger with each day.
Hi Darlah,
Thank you so much for your updates. I’m glad that Nathan is doing so much better than yesterday. Sending you both positive thoughts. Remember to take care of yourself too! 🤗
Wonderful news - glad you are able to breathe a little now. Thank you for keeping us updated. Sending well wishes for his recovery...
I came to check for updates on Nathan’s situation and am relieved to hear he’s progressing well! Must have been harrowing for you Darlah but you made it! Sending good vibes and best wishes for a smooth recovery! 🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️
Wonderful news and such a relief for all of you 💕
Sending Nathan loads of healing vibes !
Hope you had time for a glass of wine Darlah !
Wishing you a restful night 🌙✨
Dear Darlah so glad to hear Nathan is improving, what a horrible time you have all been through. Our hearts go out to you...Abby, Zoey and Susan
So wonderful to hear of Nathan’s progress
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That is wonderful news about Nathan. We are sending more positive vibes for a speedy recovery and Nathan getting stronger with each passing day. Take care of yourself too, Darlah. ❤️❤️❤️
Thinking about you guys non stop. Huge bugs from the heart.
Rochelle and Ollie xo
Great news! One day at a time and the next thing you know he'll be rolling around on the floor in a doggie pile. Now make yourself a good stiff drink and try to relax.....That's Kitty's advice. LOL
Baby steps in the right direction!!!!
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I’m so happy to hear Nathan is doing well. After all you went through on Friday this is good news indeed.
Fantastic. Little steps. Our prayers have worked. 🥰
Tonight I will have that drink. Yesterday I figure not as I needed to be alert if something side lined. He remains in ICU today. They have beds literally in the hall waiting for a bed to open up but no beds available in the cardio wing so he remains. He has sat in a chair 3 times and had a very mini walk. He is in he says a tremendous amount of pain but they are trying to manage that. Progress!!! Like he said - I am ALIVE!
I'm so very happy to see this latest news. It's been a very scary time, for sure, but sounds like all is heading in the right direction now. It's heartwarming to see all the people who are so very concerned, sending best wishes and prayers. You folks deserve it. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Sending you both huge hugs!
On your latest update: the pain is to be expected but as we all know that will ease over time. I really feel for Nathan but it is better the pain than the alternative if he were not to have the surgery. Time heals all wounds and it will this time as well. Yes, Darlah, give yourself a break, have a drink tonight and relax. He will be home soon and before you know it he will be running around the house singing "puppy, puppy, puppy". Much caring and thinking of you constantly. ❤️
Excellent news again save for his pain. Staying in Cardio stepdown/icu might not be a bad idea, more personal care. Day 2 post surgery and progressing well👍
That’s fabulous news!
That's great news! Sitting up 3x and 1 mini walk is great news for sure 1 day post-op. Hope the pain becomes well managed. Such a big sigh of relief to come to this point! Hopefully you can have a bit of sleep this evening. Emmy sends puppy kisses!
He had two grafts well 3 - 1 from his arm and 2 from his leg. The 2nd was the leg from the 2nd surgery. He was bleeding not in the bypass area but elsewhere so they repaired that area as well. This was due to blood thinners. He is still in ICU but they finally got his chest tube out. He has walked. He has sat in a chair. No pee or the other yet so they gave him something. He did eat jello and broth. Tonight he may have a cardio/diabetes meal. Welcome to the rest of his life though his surgeon said you should cheat minimally once a week or you will never maintain that diet. A minimal amount of salt when you drink a great deal and sugar will not kill you. The lack of will not extend your life. So the advice is cheat minimally and don't be miserable. You have to live. Due to covid I can't go into icu but he has sent me photos of all his scars. He does not last long but that's ok. Too sore still to talk. Hopefully tomorrow. They told him no lifting over 5lb. 6 to 8 weeks for recovery but each week he will get better.
PS: never had the drink but Sherry brought me 2 fever tree tonic water so I will tonight :-)
So happy to hear you are recovering. It may seem like a small victory but it is a huge deal to take each step. Courage and strengths as you continue to heal. All the best, sandy greg and Lauren
Hello Darlah, we are so glad to hear Nathan is feeling better today. We are thinking of you both and wish Nathan a speedy and healthy recovery!
So glad to hear Nathan is improving after what must have been a very scary time. Wishing Nathan good health and a speedy recovery. We are thinking of all of you.
Sue, Bruce, Charlie and Teddy.