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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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.

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Unfortunately

When we take boarders in, we must cap the amount we can take in at any given time, turning away others. Starting in March for the Break, if we get last minute cancellations, we will be charging a cancellation fee. We have no choice. Last year we had 100% cancellations. We depend on the income of these services to make ends meet and I say make them meet, not do a happy dance making money. Starting in January, our grooming fees will go up $10. I am so sorry but I just put in an order to Deboers and most of what I ordered went way up in price. I checked Ren's as well with the product Dirty Dog which I use heavily on dogs that are greasy. This product alone DOUBLED in price. Most went up significantly.

We struggle with giving you an inexpensive price and being able to buy products, never mind time and effort. There are other groomers. They all cost more and reading the messages in the groomers only threads, we realize everyone had to raise prices due to product and cancellation costs. 

Again, apologies. If we do not raise prices, we will not exist as a service.

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Reader Comments (6)

I don't think you need to apologize for any of the changes you are implementing. All perfectly reasonable and understandable, in my opinion.

December 20, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterPatt

I totally agree with Patt no need for apologies, you have to raise your prices to keep up with the ever rising costs None of your prices are even close to being unreasonable.It's in all our best interests , puppies included, that you are able to make a living from your business...don't give it a second thought... Susan

December 20, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterSusan Martin

More than reasonable. No need to apologize.

December 20, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterFiona

Totally understand. You are awesome! Happy to support a great family business ❤️

December 20, 2021 | Unregistered CommenterPippa & Bailey

Totally agree with this- no need to apologize. Glad we are able to bring Daisy there and know that she loved and cared for always with you all.

December 21, 2021 | Unregistered Commenterlaura

I totally agree with the price increase. All of us are trying to survive as small businesses during these not easy times. If ones can pay double price for a six pcs meat of chicken thighs in these days, ones should have no problem paying a bit extra for their unconditional loving baby :) So you have no need to apologize. Enjoy the services everyone and let's help our small business without hesitation.

March 24, 2022 | Unregistered CommenterSunita

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