New Visitors and a Cooling Off Weather Wise

Didi and Tess came and although they were not sure what to think with the crew, they have now started hanging out with the crew, adventuring in the back (which they love) and they even had fun with some kids that came to visit (Chewies house). They have really gone from - what is this about to hey this is fun. Though Didi is not sure what that barking from Raylan is about and his pouncing on her back to play but she seems to know that he's just a pup. Her tail even wags at him. Tess loves to explore and I think she has found her fun.

Chewie went home today and we will miss him but he will be back for a couple of weeks soon. We surely had a lot of fun with him.

What was our day like?

We went out before the heat hit first thing at 6amish. I watered the plants. Took photos in-between and we played a bit of retrieve and then came in. The heat was coming on.

Then I started grooming one by one. That's why in today's photos you will see the ungroomed look and the groomed look. <heh> It takes me a bit to do each dog but it gets done and I feel better that they don't have any knots. Plus I get to clean around their eyes, check their ears and see if anything else is going on with them. Grooming tells you so much. It gets you to look closer.

After that Nathan had a session with them playing up a storm and only managed a few photos but I think I made up for it. He had a dog show to attend. So it was me and the dawgs for most of the day. Now he is hanging out with teh crew while I update the blogs.

Let me tell you about the visitors. Chewie is a play monkey. He adores Wasabi and loves Raylan.

Archie is not a fan of the heat and I don't blame him.

We pay attention to the dogs. They are never outside alone. So, if I am feeling it, they are and we act accordingly only going outside for short stints. What I have noticed is the play is minimum as running is hot in hot weather and inside is not enough running room though they try and we allow. We walk after the sun goes down and all the dogs LOVE the walks some begging to go twice.

Archie has been here a few times before and really has found his spot. He plays with everyone but he adores laying in your lap and oh that treat after grooming - well can I have TWO?

Hugo is a 'got to play' dog. He doesn't think about the heat so we think for him. He's busy trying to be the coordinator. You play with me and you play with me and also you play with me. Milo his housemate is more of an easy going guy who just lets it all play out and joins in when Abigail is playing. He's smitten.

Oscar came yesterday and his mom says he doesn't like the heat but he goes out every chance he gets for 5 minute stints here and there. Early morning when it was cool, he loved chillin' on the deck and adventuring in the backyard. Food - well bring it on, please! I remember the 1st time he was here when I hugged him the 1st time he was stiff. That tells me he was not sure what this crazy person was doing but now he hunkers on down and snuggles into the neck. It's so nice to see the changes. He adores his walks.

It's been a really great day with snuggles, eating, playing and just relaxing. Check out today's photos. When it cools off you will get to see more action versions but we managed to capture some.

Adventuring Talemaker Havanese Style

What a funny looking Havanese THAT is. Okay, it's not a Havanese but one of our Goldens who helps us with the big dog, little dog socialization.

Shoshi was Terra's first Havanese and she adores her but she finds all the smaller set quite fun. It's great for the pups to get to know a gentle big dog too and that she is. She lets them crawl all over her and she gets down to their level to play. They can yank on her and she doesn't ever do a thing.

She also helps with our boarders who have fears of larger dogs. No matter what they do, she remains calm and gentle. Eventually any boarders that are concerned do 'get' that she is a truly gentle being.

Today all the crew is going to our friends Yvonne and Alex's place.

We probably won't be able to update till tomorrow as the remaining pups are going with us, 2 visitors, our goldens and our Havanese on a 2 hour journey each way. It's warm so the dawgs can run and play and hang out and enjoy. It's probably Whitney's last trip out there as she is now 14 plus years old. But she adores their yard so how could we not bring her. The car will be crowded. It will feel like a long trip but come the return, they will be exhausted and will be sleeping on the way back. That's how it always works.

So, more tomorrow. We have Kitzie (Fiona's daughter) and Charlie staying here this week. We look forward to it!

Playing With Younger Set

With no boarders, it's a quiet house - seriously. One has to laugh but yes, there's not a peep in the house. The puppies are snoozing and so are the adults.

I have photos to do and I have no energy and dogs to walk. Suck it up and get to it, Darlah. Tired is a state of mind - right so why am I yawning?

I promise by Monday, I will have new photos up, videos and I will learn how to use the video on my camera. Think of the time I will save.

More tomorrow after baths for Risa, Shoshi and maybe the pups after rolling under the deck.

We had 4 Generations of Havanese Here

Why oh why didn't we take a photo? We have Risa and Fiona and we had Fiona's daughter Penny and Fiona's mom Maggie here. How silly of us not to take a photo but we have been a tad crazy around here trying to get a magazine out - well Nathan is so I am pulling up my bootstraps, so to speak with other things.

We had Penny go home and Ripley come to visit. It's downright quiet - well as quiet as it ever is here.

More tomorrow when I am a tad more awake. Had little sleep last night. Dawgs were great but Nathan had to go to the airport at the crack of dawn.

No rest for the weary but hey we are getting conditioned. ROFL!

Visitors Going Home

We just had Chico, Jasper and Rufus go home today. Below you will find photos of them freshly bathed. It was a chore to keep thiscrew clean after a bath as they wanted to play and play and play. I think I brushed Chico and Jasper 3 times, hehehe

Wait till you see the photos of Daisy with ahem black feet but they play Mommy and have so much fun and she wil be clean by the time you see her.

WE ARe true dawg people and don't worry about dirty feet til you see them. Oh we brush and rinse feet off etc but they do have fun!

Tomorrow we have Tiger Lily and Scout leaving us and Sunday Daisy. Life is changing but soon we will have Jay, and Cesar join us and Remy will remain till the end of the month. Zack and Coco go home early next week.

We were blessed with being able to capture different dawgs doing different things today. Mostly it was Nathan. I got a few too. But check them out and today's title is visitors going home.

Crazy Dawg Life Havanese Style

Jasper, Rufus, Marlee, Chico

It's a full house today and we are having a blast.

We had Scout, a 6 month cutie that looks like Shoshi and Rufus a regular join us today. Rufus you can see is in the middle of the crew playing in this photo.

The rest of the crew you can find in the 2 top galleries on the boarders and visitors photo page. Be sure to check both out and you will see some great photos.

Who is mixing it up? Jasper and Chico, the brothers seem to really enjoy each other. Scout enjoys all. Rufus loves all but rather loves that Treasured one. Marlee is one of the guys playing her fool head off with all and Jazmyn is enjoying Fiona and Shoshi. it all changes from day to day.

Everyone got groomed today. I really needed to bathe Kat but he can wait another day. We have too much melting stuff going on that feet are constantly getting that dirty look but that's what baths and brushes are for. A bath would make no sense unless he was going home. But he is at home. hehe

You shoudl see feeding time. I promise to try to get a photo tomorrow. The crew just finished eating a bit ago.

Chico kept me up all last night deciding to walk all over my body. It happens. I got a nap in today. It wasn't a long one but I feel much better. Tonight we are hoping he is so exhausted that he sleeps all night or we may be splitting up the crew. Our son with the pups, me in one room with some of the crew and Nathan in the other. We shall see, We rather enjoy the same room but at times we do this to make sure everyone sleeps well. Tonight we shall see.

Till tomorrow....now off to update the puppy blog.

Marlee & Jazmyn Arrives Today

Wasabi, Marlee & WeaverMarlee and Jazmyn are regular visitors and we really have fun with them. Marlee is this fun, pounce on the guys and play type and Jazmyn is this amazing cuddler. Each came in and owned the place as if they have been here many times before. It is nice to see.

Marlee is really enjoying the guys but Charlie goes home on Sunday and Jay and Weaver on Monday. That's okay. Jasper will be here and then Scout and Chico arrives.

To see a few of today's photo, check out the Boarders and Visitors section.

What have we done today? Grooming - always grooming daily. We watched some ninja movie. Well, the guys liked it. hehehe We played retrieve but have to be careful doing it outside as it is filled with ice. But temps are supposed to go up to 8c. Hooray.

Eating was a sight for sore eyes watching everyone eat together. Weaver still doesn't like his dental food but a dab of tripe will get him eating. We have tried to eat next meal but he holds out.

Everyone else is eating up a storm. Weaver does too when it is to his liking.

At this moment that I am typing, everyone is laying snoozing as we just came in from a play session.

Bedtime will be fun. We already took the gals upstairs and Marlee was running around like she just broke into a treat store. It was a riot and Jazmyn looked around to say -- ah...the sleep zone.

Will we have pups tomorrow...I am trying to wait till Monday night oh about 8pm all in a matter of an hour or so. hahahahahaha

Taking Photos of Havanese

Jasper  It can be a hit or miss depending on the players.

We always take photos after baths and Jasper well, was rolling and doing anything but pose. Our Wasabi does the same.

I have to laugh when they do such things. Nathan can either try or I do but the reality is you have to catch them in the moment.

You can't create the moment.

They are the artists here. They are not Havanese models doing just what you want... well some of them look like they are but you get the point.

But they make amazing subjects when they get into their groove and run and play. There's nothing like the movement in a Havanese.

We really enjoy them too. We laugh and laugh. There's always something each day that brings a smile and I rather like that. What would life be without a Havanese or two or three? I don't even want to imagine.

Just laughing

Nathan always seems to get down on the ground with the crew and they truly enjoy that he does.

Check out some of the photos from today to see what I mean.

Today I am almost better... the stuffiness won't go but the dawgs are ever so happy that I am back. Me too!

Now the puppies can come. How about Monday or Tuesday? Yeah, like we can plan such things.

Yeah Jazmyn and Marlee come tomorrow. Are we going to have fun or what!

Havanese Twins?

Jay & SydneyBoth of these guys are boarding with us and it's like a double take to see them together. They aren't even from the same breeder. It's a riot.

Well the Jay has arrived and he loves his Treasure. He gravitated towards her like...well let's just say he's in love but he is spreading the love playing with Tia and Sydney as well and even at times with Shoshi.

Jay was shy for about 5 minutes figuring out who everyone was and he hasn't stopped playing since.

I am still sick with the flu but Nathan managed to get a few shots. Check them out. Our slide shows are always found on this page. You can find the newest on top to the oldest.

Tia, Sydney, Jay and Treasure think the outside is their playground. Outside, in, outside, in, outside, in...well you get the point. That means today Nathan is doing the same. Me, I am trying to stay inside and get over whatever I have.

You should see this place at feeding time. Plate goes down, woof it's gone. I think that's due to burning energy Havanese style. Nothing like pups.

If you have a chance, check out our 2 pregnant gals and their expanding tummies.

Valentine's Eve Small Dog Boarding at Talemaker in Toronto

We have just one more visitor coming tonight and that's Jazzy. We just adore the guy.

We have had a very eventful day and it is far from over. I will try to highlight it while Wasabi gets her rest. Her belly keeps growing so she needs more rest that usual these days.

Nathan has been doing ring stewarding today and tomorrow so it's just me and the son till tonight. It's a local show and he is a fill-in as the guy scheduled had an emergency.

Let's see if I can highlight some of the day. Here's a few photos but no time to go through them all - sorry.

We have had our walks, our play sessions, our grooming - yep each and every one thoroughly. We had our snuggles. Maia (spelling?) is a new boarder here and she's fitting in quite well. She drank from my water glass with delight, jumped up on my lap. Explored the house and back yard and is NOT hanging out at the door so she's happy here. She's also a mad kisser. I never had so many kisses except by Daisy. ROFL She loves sitting on my lap.

Daisy has been playing up a storm with Zack, Coco, Treasure, Fiona and anyone else she can coerce into playing. Then she jumps in my lap when I sit down and nods off for a few minutes till the next play session.

Coco has been playing with Kat - yes KAT who rarely plays with the gals unless they are in heat. Oh, he does every now and then but they have to talk him into it. Coco did just that. Coco also gives some of the best hugs.

Zack has been playing with Marlee, Treasure, Daisy and anyone else that will play. He seems smitten with Treasure. Treasure eats it up.

Marlee is well Marlee. She is one of the most happy go lucky beings. Her attitude is infectious. She adores her walks and had to put up with me walking when she really is in love with Nathan, well at least at bed time. I manage to get my time during the day.

Jazmyn is a dear soul who cuddles up on me and rests and thinks the Treasure and crew playing hard is crazy. She runs with them but if it gets too physical, she says...you got to be kidding. Our Wasabi is the same way. She's quite happy though as she has an air about her that is way confident this visit.

Got to start organizing dinner plates for the crew. Will fill you in more tomorrow.

We promised you Tiger Lily photos from her visit yesterday. Hope you enjoy.