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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Certified Pet First Aid

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.

Wednesday
Oct022024

It's Cooler

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Tenshi was perfect and now she needds a brushout. She's a beauty messy or just done. She is having a great time.

Charlotte and Jamie are departing tomorrow. They had to cut their vacation short. They will miss the fun. Jamie now doesn't mind the cover. Bravo!!

Trigger is a character as of late. He seems to really be in his element. He nudged and nudged Katie till she went on the cover then pounced on her. He was really really full of himself today.

Ms Harlow seems to appear to be miffed as she is not finding the rabbits. They probably got big and moved on. 

Dennis wants to buy a cheap drone to look at the roof of our house. What an excuse for a toy. 

It is my day off. I took a nap with a few dogs. Nathan took a nap with a few dogs. Dogs are all rested. LOL Now to figure out what day I can get off next week. I wanted Nathan to pick me up Hibachi but he said he is not feeling well. 

The dogs are eating right now and Dennis added a bit of turkey bacon. He said we needed to cook it before it expires. His excuse to have the dogs get a treat.

Tuesday
Oct012024

Scents and Rain

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Bailey is getting her scent all over this recliner. It is NOW her spot. 

It is Dennis day off so I was watering plants outdoors and then the rain arrived while Nathan was taking his nap. 

I want to say Happy Rosh Hashana to those that celebrate. May it be a sweet New Year!

Tonight I have a dog to fully groom as it is debate night and my day off tomorrow. I have to figure out the timing. 

Dogs hate the rain - even Jamie. I have been changing pads and water non stop. The water dishes that I add blocks of ice too they go to 1st. Don't tell me dogs do not enjoy cold water. So all seasons we add ice. We have these things we got from M&Ms that have dessert in them. We clean and add water and freeze. It is the perfect size.

The dogs despite the rain are having fun. 

Monday
Sep302024

Pool Covered Shots and More

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Trigger was attempting to come to me for snuggles and he finally managed to get those other dogs out of the way. LOL

This was my last swim before pool closure.

The dogs LOVE LOVE LOVE the pool cover. Rain was a tad concerned but then said oh yeah - I remember this. They ran and ran as you will see in the gallery all over the pool cover. Jamie and Nava seems to be a bit hesitant but we shall see how the day goes. Everyone else ran all over it as if to say - ah fall is coming and fun is to be had!

I am rather sad it is closed. They are rather happy they have a trampoline and a larger yard.

Stone rolled all over the plants and had white debris all through him. A good brush got it out. I also got a good comb out session with Nava.

The sun is bright. The weather is warm. I guess wrong day to close? Till next year!

Sunday
Sep292024

Last Full Pool Day and Shepherd Visit

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One of our dogs - the human mom is getting married. Her sister owns a shepherd mix that lives in the Yukon territory. Sister wants to go to the wedding - of course but couldn't find anyone to watch during the wedding so we had a test run today. Things progressed well. So, Meeko will be visiting us while her sister can enjoy the festivities. 

Every now and then it is good to have big dog exposures with a well mannered dog.

Our pool closes tomorrow afternoon. I got my last pool swim in. I may get one tomorrow morning. We shall see and then we start concentrating on moving the plants inside. That will be fun - not. Dogs will enjoy the trampoline cover.

Dogs are lazing outdoors. They too are enjoying this warmish weather. Can you blame them?

Saturday
Sep282024

Waiting for Supper

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Jamie and Harlow are the 2 that sing for their supper. It's a riot. They are both so attentive when it comes to feeding.

The weather is starting to get cooler. Tomorrow is our last swimming day. The summer went by so fast.

Dogs played. Dogs l;ooked for rabbits but didn't find amy/ Bees were eating their way through teh flowers as they last hurrah is going away.

I still have a dog to groom so it is a short blog but they are indeed enjoying life! Hope you are too!

Friday
Sep272024

Two Blog Day

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It is Nathan's day off so I am extra busy. Tomorrow is Dennis day off. Next week I have to figure out.

Our pool closes Monday afternoon so look for running on the pool cover. I already miss the pool. Didn't get in it enough this year.

The dogs love to lounge on the chairs or diving board. They do love comfort.

We count our blessings. We know someone who lost their house in Cedar Key in Florida. Awful mother nature, at times. Here I complain about impending fall. So, silly and minor issue - cold. Always someone going through much worse.

Dogs played and played today and thank you to Oakley the had treats that his momma brought to celebrate his birthday and he so had fun!

Friday
Sep272024

Birthday

It was Oakley's birthday yesterday and Momma brought him treats to share and celebrate today!! Happy Birthday!!!!!

Thursday
Sep262024

Messy Times

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I didn't get a chance to comb out everyone today so you get to see what they look like before I accomplish this part of my day.

Sun is shining. Leaves are falling. Dawgs are having fun and Harlow found the growing larger by the day baby rabbits. Boy do they grow fast!

Wednesday
Sep252024

Leaves Falling Already!

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We had a good day to be outside. No rain and warm but not hot. Visitors came - visitors went and it is rather quiet. 

We did manage to take a walk. I am tired. What a lazy body I have. Each time we take a walk, I am amazed at how many are afraid of dogs. 

The dogs really played hard today. They enjoyed. We didn't see the baby rabbits and I swear Harlow was MIFFED! Hallie too!

Dennis says he is doing a scavenger hunt with the dogs tonight. Going to be fun!

Tuesday
Sep242024

Rain Arrived

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Dawgs are not appreciating the wet. No walks today. Hoping tomorrow is dryer.

Dennis and I watched a tv show covered in dogs. It was wonderful. Now the tv is off. I am blogging and the dogs went to the tv room to harrass Nathan.

They are playing indoors but really who likes wet feet?

Monday
Sep232024

Rain Coming?

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I have a class Wednesday so I think I am going to switch to a Wednesday day off vs. tomorrow. I was able to change my grooming schedule and it just makes too much sense. So, I can shut my door and concentrate on the class. I finally was able to switch my schedule around.

This is Charlotte above trying to jump down on Dennis exercise mats. It is a very soft landing.

We did go for another walk. Each time we try in a different direction. This walking is good for the dogs - good for Nathan and I gather good for me. Nathan gets tired after. Me, I am not feeling it yet.

I want to watch From tonight on Paramount. I had let it go and just resubscribed. I am not looking forward to the Fall but I bet when the pool cover is on the dogs will. It is like a trampoline effect. It is so much fun to watch. 

Dogs with the coolness likes to snuggle all over me and into the blankets. Our air is still on. I do hope we get 1 more day of swimming.

Dogs did a hide and seek game today with toys and they were as excited about the toys as they are with treats. It was a blast!!

Sunday
Sep222024

Laughing Dogs

Here is a mini gallery. I have been grooming till now so it's a bit truncated. Sorry! Tomorrow I also have a long day so the blog will be late again.

We are excited to have Charlotte and Jamie back for an extended visit.

Nathan and I did take a walk with a couple of dogs despite my schedule. Can't have any excuses, can we.

Dennis is fretting as the leaves are falling and he doesn't want to deal with leaves. Can't stop mother nature, can we?

I am off Tuesday. 

Dogs played and played and played today. Each time that I watched them between grooming, they were playing and yes laughing or shall I say actually smiling but you get the point.

Dennis ran with the dogs for an extended period of time and they are exhausted. Now it is tv time. I want to watch FROM that I think came out today but doubt I can tonight. Maybe Tuesday. They can and are watching TV with Nathan. I think Nathan has more time than me - naps, tv etc. 

Just like that the weekend is gone. 

Saturday
Sep212024

Rain Coming

Here is Mr. Pippin. He is truly enjoying himself.

Here is the gallery.

I have to organize my desk. I have a tremendous amount of dogs to do tomorrow and Monday. 

We are walking daily with a few dogs daily. Nathan got his MRI scheduled and colonoscopy. Joy for him. 

As soon as the pool is closed, we are going to blow leaves in a pile so the dogs can have fun. I will mulch with our mulcher lawn mower and throw in in the garden bed. I am NOT looking forward to winter. 

We had the bunny rabbits out walking with mom. I guess mom is getting used to the dogs. Would think it was rather late on rabbits to have babies in the season but maybe not. I haven't googled that. 

The dogs now play a game that each time I get up in the middle of the night they take my spot. It is a joke getting them to give me room. 

Hey - just another day....

Dennis is waiting for the rain to come so he doesn't have to water his grass. LOL

The rest of the dogs are enjoying the weather and breeze.

Friday
Sep202024

Oh Oh

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Oh oh Sherry is going to kill me. Harlow is not here but Hallie is showing Murphy how to bark and chase the rabbits. I shut her down but she looked at me as if to say WHAT?

It was cloudy all day and now the sun is out.

We took 2 dogs for a walk. We will do this daily till the snow flies for Nathan's sake. It was fun and good for even me.

I noticed leaves are starting to fall. Oh my - already. All Dennis is complaining about is the pool should be closed so I don't have to clean leaves in the pool. What can I say...

The boys are silly crazy playing and jumping all over each other. Dennis just finished feeding and is about to run with the dogs. They do love it so!

Thursday
Sep192024

Man of the Hour

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Lachlan is always a very expressive dog. Let me up - pick me up. Oh I know I can jump up but will ya?

Dogs are having fun. Maki just departed. Cassie is arriving anytime. 

Dogs have been playing their heads and bodies off. The day has been fun.

I need to get Nathan walking so we took Rain and Hope. Tomorrow it will be someone else. 

It was a good day!

Wednesday
Sep182024

Kitchen and Outdoors

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The play is fierce - indoor or outdoors. The dogs had fun today. 

Where does the day go?

Tuesday
Sep172024

No Gallery Day

I took photos all day and had no stick in it so we are gallery free. Sorry.

Next week the cover will go on. This week we hope it remains warm enough to swim. We shall see.

Ms. Harlow departed. She was happy to see her daddy.

Sun is out. It was overcast most of the afternoon. As it is Dennis day off, I am going to do a run with the dogs. Hopefully I will survive.

Off I go!

Monday
Sep162024

Warm Monday

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This is Brodie. He so loves Nathan through and through. He lives with Brewer and they are as thick as thieves. They depart tonight.

Dennis swears there are racoons at night on our roof. I have not seen but I guess we have to get up on the roof to see. I am not a fan of heights. You?

I had the dogs outside and the neighbour was screaming and I mean screaming. The dogs kept barking at them. So, I screamed will you please stop and it did. Maybe they didn't realize how clear we could hear. Fun... dogs do not like yelling like that. It was really nasty. 

Dennis cut part of the trees and the dogs had fun carrying the branches here and there. I think it drove Dennis nuts. It was funny though!

Day is still nice. We have a doctor calling us shortly and I need to focus on that!

Sunday
Sep152024

Indoors and Outdoors

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Dogs had fun inside and out today. Marcie and Harper were playing like crazy!

It was a wonderfully warm day today - not too hot.

Dogs came - dogs went and well as you can see they play outside and inside.

Dennis was busy trying to take photos of spiders. Apologies to those that hate spiders. 

Nathan has yet another doctor's appointment tomorrow and I have some errands and will be going. I need to get a clear idea of what is going on with his health. They did add B-12 to his regiment. I have groomings tomorrow so I am busy rescheduling. If you do not hear from me, you are good for your timiing.

Saturday
Sep142024

Pile Up


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Nothing like a whole lot of comfort and the dogs took turns piling on Nathan. 

It was a warm day but long day. Dogs had fun. It will soon be tv time and Dennis vowed to do a run with the dogs. Theu so enjoy it. When it is rainy he does it upstairs inside and when it is warm he does it up and down the paths outside. They count on it. It is a great way to expel energy. 

Me Energizer Axel and Dash departed. Mr. Bohham is more low key. Harper is just crazy silly. I could go on but I won't bore you. Dogs had a great day!