Too Hot to Handle

When they say it's hot it's an understatement. I literally had to hose off the walkways so it didn't bother the dogs. Yep, it's been that hot and tonight they say it is rain and more rain and for once I hope it comes.

As you can see with Tiger Lily - she is saying oh my - it's hot out here. That is why we quickly go out and quickly come in.

It's important to give them water fresh always but even more so at this time. I make sure even when I take them out for the 5 minutes that cool water is on the deck for them to partake so they do not have to wait till they come into the kitchen.

I know - what's 5 minutes without water but I make sure there are water dishes outside, inside in a number of places so they can partake.

Tomorrow Archie is coming. We can't wait. Then the Tiger goes home on Saturday, Zack and Coco come and Chewie goes home. So many changes.

I just adore the dawgs but gad each time they leave I go - wow I miss them as they are each unique and bring something special to the house.

Mia Goes Home

 I give up. Mia had a bath and I had her silky smooth and the crew just had to play and make her a mess. Her folks are coming within the hour and I will be brushing her yet again. hehe

It was another scorching day and I am too tired to do photos. Everyone got groomed. Fiona and Mia had baths.

Everyone had more fun inside than out as it is simply that take your breath away heat.

More tomorrow...

Coco & Mia Visit

Coco came for a day visit today and had a bath and nails done and Mia came for an overnight and she will be having a bath and nails done.

It's been a blast with the addition of these two.

Although it is sultry hot today - rather steaming hot, we managed to have fun inside and out. We just kept the outside short and frequent vs. longer.

Tia is busy trying to be top dawg and having grand fun while she tries. She is such a play monkey.

Chewie thinks play is his first, middle and last name. Louis already knows that's HIS name.

Tiger Lily has found her play with Tia and has been having a grand time. She also is fond of Raylan.

lola thinks my body is hers to walk on while she gets to her destination while in bed.

Mia - well she just thinks she went to Disneyland and has joined the ride for all she can muster.

Life has been so grand today.

See some of it in today's photos.

Jazzy Leaves Today

Jazzy has been a real delight to have here. He has been playing with everyone but Raylan, Tiger Lily  and Tia have been his faves this trip. Jazzy is a regular and he's the one peering out at Raylan.

I truly think Jazzy ran his body off at times.

Tia arrived today and she is the white short haired dog. This is her 2nd time here and she is a delight. She just loves the play.

Bissli came for the day and both Wasabi and Abigail was delighted but so was Raylan. We hope when Coco arrives tomorrow, the fun will continue.

Today was ever so hot so we spent a great deal of time going in and out. It's dangerous to have them out for an extended time, in my opinion in this particular heat but for short periods of time so they can do their duty is a-ok. I played retrieve in the house and rolled all over the floor with them. I wasn't able to do that and take photos but I did manage to take a fair number.

I hope you enjoy today's. Be careful if you live in Southern Ontario. It's supposed to be hot, hot and hot for the next few days.

Changes

Maia is a delightfully funny dawg. She just has these faces that make you smile. Here I managed to catch her in the act.

Maia went home today and so did Zack, Coco, Rocky, DD and Tess. Wow does the house change when that happens. I have to say it was delightful to have this crew. The fun never stopped and I swear Maia was enjoying it as much as I did.

Tomorrow we have Jazzy leaving and I am going to leave his beds he created just so he has them the next time. hehe

I have to say we had some real characters here and I never laughed so hard as I did over this weekend.

Tomorrow Bissli comes for the day and Tia comes for a week. The fun will continue.

I wonder if we will have anymore talkers like Rocky (he's a riot when he gets started) or a great sense of humour like Maia.

But they weren't the only ones that brought laughter. We had Zack and Coco (gad are they lovees) and their fun antics playing up a storm and DD who can fit through the gate and DD who snuggles up a storm and...I could go on and on but I have a dog to wash and walks to do.

I hope you forgive the shortness.

Here are a few of today's photos.

Hot & Sticky Times

It's been hot and sticky here today but we are still managing to have a lot of fun.

Teddy went home today and we miss him. Tomorrow Coco, Zack, DD & Tess go home and maybe Rocky. What will we do. Then on Monday Maia, Jazzy & maybe Rocky.

Today I decided to groom the crew outside. The weather was good. Maia kept climbing on the table looking at me as if to say, I know you already groomed me but can I please have another treat. She's so adorable as she asks with her eyes.

Jazzy now has 2 ditches - are they ditches - yep in the garden. He's digging a hole to China. This way he can hide all the toys he can gather. It's priceless.

Rocky's best pals were Teddy and Raylan though Raylan falls asleep on him. hehe I think Rocky is one of the very best dogs to groom. He's so quiet - just where's the treat...you didn't forget now did you?

Coco and Zack - well they are regulars and usually Coco hangs back a slight bit to get the lay of the land so to speak but not this time.

Louis - well what can I say about him? He can't help himself and I think he loves me best here. hahahaha

Tiger Lily has been playing a great deal more now with everyone and so has DD and Tess. No one seems to be odd man out. Everyone is getting along with everyone and the pack is truly meshing. It's great when you have a number of visitors and they are really connecting well.

The crew helped me garden. I snuggled with each and every one of them a number of times and I think - no I know I just adore the dawgs. I truly do. They do the silliest things at times and yep they are Tale Makers - creating tales that last a lifetime. I am glad I get to share in it.

Check out today's photos.

Crazy Fun Times

The crew had even more visitors arrive today for a fun-filled weekend. Some are staying a tad longer but many are going home Sunday to Monday. That's okay. That gives us some real time to mix it up, have fun and give them walks with different partners.

We have had a lot of our old regulars come for the weekend and it's been truly a great deal of fun.

Jay went home today and he will be missed. Many more came to take his place. :-)

It's becoming abundantly clear that it is very hard to edit all these photos so I am getting sloppy and you get what I get - not all but I used to try to select the best of the bunch but now its whatever I can get to. I hope you understand.

Tomorrow we have a visitor - Saki coming to play with the crew with her parents. Teddy will be heading home. Teddy has really fit in nicely as he always does playing his heart out.

What can I say about today? We had AMAZING fun! Tons of snuggles too.

Catch some of today's photos here.

Happy Holiday From Us to You

Every once in awhile I take a nap from it all and that's today. Everyone needs a holiday off and today is a holiday in Canada.

When I do photos, it takes me hours resizing and uploading etc so today we decided - time off.

Today I created a bed outside and all the dogs at various times came to join me. I had Chewy trying to climb up the body over and over again. Shoshi wanted to snuggle. Raylan wanted to eat my ear. Risa took my pillow. Louis wanted to intimidate the others from getting up. Rocky and Jazzy was too interested in the dugged hole. Jay found his spot on top of my feet. Teddy just said I am NOT moving no matter what you do. I could go on and on.

If you think we got rest, well the attempt was futile.

We are having a grand day playing, resting, running, playing and on and on. No photos today as we are taking the day off but catch them tomorrow.

From here at Talemaker Havanese we wish you the very best canada Day and soon t be 4th of July for the states.

Just for an added laugh, I am including a partial photo of the feeding.

Jazzy is saying where is MINE? What you don't know is he finished his in seconds or so it seems.

Have a great one and we will catch you tomorrow.

PS: Jazzy is the one NOT eating. Chewy in the top photo is the dawg propped up on the arm. Teddy is the one resting solidly in his spot. Jay and Rocky are in the back eating and they look alike. Jay is just smaller than Rocky. I will continue to let you know who is who when I can.

Jay leaves tomorrow afternoon. We will miss him.

Abs Playing Hard to Get

There is something about Abigail that Jay adores. Jay just got here early this morning - 630am and he ate with the gang and then all day long he has been trying to impress Abigail. He was like this last time.

She played with Jay but he had to work it to get a reaction from her. Was she a gal playing hard to get? Me thinks so.

Jazzy was also running and jumping and playing. You should see him in today's photos. It was a delight to watch him.

Louis also played that 'chase me' game and I caught him in mid-air. I just love when they do things you can capture and want to remember.

Chewie was right in the midst of all the action and he just flowed across the yard making sure he got to know every nook and cranny.

Even Kat got into it today.

What can I say about Teddy? He's always a play monkey and anyone who will play, well he is right there. Teddy has this zest for life that is unique to him. You can just see him enjoy every second.

Rocky just arrived and is settling in. It's going to be a fun night with walks and games. Now who will be sleeping in what position in the bed?

Check out today's photos.

Hiding Toys

 I want to tell you a funny story about today. I would throw a toy and then it would disappear. I woud throw another and ooops that too disappeared each time I turned around.

Well remember that hole I said Jazzy dug in my garden? Well he would wait till I turned around and then he would run and hide the toys in his hole. The only way I knew was I turned around fast enough to see him in action. I just had to laugh.

Jazzy has quite the collection.

Well today Archie goes home and we will miss this play monkey. He's been fun. Chewie comes and we look forwad to getting reacquainted with him. I am sure Raylan will enjoy another to play with and so will the rest of the guys.

Tomorrow Jay and Rocky comes. It's going to be a fun-filled house!

We had a great day today and it's not over. Everyone stood in line to get groomed today. It must have been the treat!

Catch today's photos.

Full Day at Talemaker Havanese

We had a ton of fun today inside and out. As Nathan wasn't here, I want to say it was an experience throwing toys to get the crew catching and retrieving and taking a steady photo at the same time but we manged to get some okay photos. Check them out.

It was too steamy hot for a bit so we played inside for different timeframes throughout the day but we also managed to catch the right weather at the right time to allow great play outside.

What happened that was wild and exciting? Jazzy dug an indentation in the garden to lay in and it only took him oh 3 minutes and it's HUGE. You should have seen his paws but that's what washing is about.

Tiger Lily went home and she wil be missed. Archie arrived and Archie played rather well with Teddy, Abigail, Raylan, Louis and Kat. He also tried to lay in Jazzy's hole but Jazzy said there was only room for one. hehehehe

Louis rather enjoyed laying on the cushions. Give him comfort anytime. He also LOVES to play the chase and catch me game with the rest of the dawgs.

To rate today's game of play, I would say was over a 10+ out of 10. It was so much fun.

The crew all got brushed, snuggled, played with and walked.

Tomorrow Archie goes home and Chewy comes at night and on Wednesday Jay comes for a few days.

It's bound to be a ton of fun this week. I am throughly looking forward to it.

Jazzy Enjoying Talemaker Life

The crew really had a blast despite the rain. I have way too many photos that I can't get them all resized. I am running so far behind as I have way too many and I simply won't get them all up - sorry.

Let's just say it rained and then the dawgs went out playing then it rained and then the dawgs went out playing - always with us and with this toy or that to play retrieve.

Nathan also ran around getting the dogs going. It was a truly fun day. 

Let's see we had Jazzy, Mia and Tiger Lily (sisters), Teddy and Louis. Mia went home today and Tiger Lily goes home tomorrow morning. Archie comes overnight tomorrow morning.

Inside, outside - we were always busy.

There are days when you laugh and laugh and this was one of them. Let's do this again tomorrow...

Check out some of the photos from today.

Inside Play

I want to post a ton of photos but I can't. My computer is doing funky things and I have to fix it so I will have to paint a picture with words and hopefully upload a ton of photos tomorrow.

Let's see - Jazzy has decided that if it is raining, he wants the door open so he can smell the air and not quite go out but if you make him go out in that rain, well he doesn't want to come back in. He is so funny!

Jazzy is enjoying his walks in a BIG way. Dennis even had him walking to hwy 7, to Bayview and back up again and he didn't tucker out. He LOVED it! He slept well but wanted to go back out when he returned.

The sisters Mia and Tiger Lily are here and having a ball. They are having a great time with each other and at various times with Teddy and Raylan. Tiger Lily is rather smitten with Jazzy and him with her.

Archie went home today and he will be missed. I know Raylan misses his fun but Teddy the party boy is doing a splendid job of engaging him in play.

Louis just arrived and said - this house is mine. It's been awhile since he has been here but Louis is a wonderful addition.

It keeps raining so we are mostly playing inside with minor outside adventures. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and warm so outside fun is in the plans with a click of the camera. Catch you then!

Day Off

The human here is not feeling well. So...no updates today. Look for them tomorrow when we have new visitors.

Jazzy and Archie are doing exceptionally well and LOVE their walks. Archie goes home tomorrow. How did it go by so fast?

Jazzy - what can I say but he just adores the yard, the walks, the snuggles and the deck on the cool evenings and early morning. I think he believes he is on holiday. Well - he is!

Photos tomorrow. Sorry - got to shut my eyes while Nathan and Dennis play with the dogs so I can get rid of this.

Getting Down With the Dawgs

Well Nathan can't help himself. He has to get down on the ground with the guys.

Archie was playing up a storm again with Raylan and Abigail. Then Jazzy came and he was investigating the garden with Archie.

Now the crew is off for walks while I update the blogs. I am sadly behind. So it's Nathan and our son walking them tonight.

Check out today's photos.

Archie & Raylan Playing Up a Storm

Archie and Raylan seems to be best buds today. Raylan wants to play with anyone that comes in the door and he remembers Archie.

Archie just loves to play with the guy and that's quite nice. Archie arrived today and Archie is a regular. He started out rather shy but now comes in owning the place. It's quite nice to see the changes in him. We just adore this guy.

We think when we do walks tonight (as long as we beat the torrential rains slated for tonight) we will take this duo on a walk with each other.

We tend to change partners each time. Nathan takes 2. I take 2 and sometimes it's Dennis who walks if one of us is not up to it or is immersed in baths or something similar.

Tomorrow Jazzy is joining us and we are truly looking forward to his visit. It's going to be a fun week. I can feel it and I am going to just love it!!

Raylan's Sister Comes to Visit

This duo had a blast and so did the humans here.

It was raining and they got wet and dirty and had fun in and out of the house and then Coco had a bath and had to stay inside playing till her mommy came.

Abigail played a little bit but Wasabi actually played with Coco more but the siblings - it was as if they were long lost friends reuniting. It was glorious to watch.

This is the 1st pup we got to see since they left. We have received photos but there is nothing like the interaction upclose. It makes you want to have 2 puppies at once. hahahahaha We don't suggest that but gad what wonderful play.

Check out the photos, wet, dirty and clean.

Daisy After Her Bath

Daisy went home today and just before she did, she had a bath. Daisy likes to muck it up big time so I tend to whiten her twice and then condition and then put a rinse on her.

I truly love this photo and if you click on it, you can see a larger view. Nathan clicked this one. My part - I washed her. :-)

If you are wondering who was nosing her, it was Raylan. They are rather good buds.

I will miss the Daisy pouncing on me and licking my face to say - well it's time to get up - you know.

Till next time!

Tomorrow we get to see Coco from Abigail's litter for the day and she will get a bath. We will play first though so she can be nice and fresh for her human mom. We are looking forward to this visit.

Diving Havanese

But what is Daisy diving into? Click on the photo to see an upclose look. I can't believe I caught this shot.

Well today we (well me)  brushed everyone out. Played inside, outside and all around and Daisy was having a great time with Raylan but also with Abigail today.

It's Father's Day so we are trying to give Nathan relax time. But where was he? Trying to read a book draped in dogs - laying on the deck draped with dogs - what a tough life.

Check out the photos and see.

That Boys ALL MINE!!

 Daisy came over for a couple of nights and who did she beeline for? Not us. Not any of the dawgs but RAYLAN.

She is playing with the others but she rather enjoys rolling around with this boy. When I said - Daisy Mae... it was as if a lightbulb went off and she went - oh I will go to her and get a snuggle and to him and to... and then go back to Raylan.

She's still human focused but I think she found her boy toy. Will Raylan ever be the same after experiencing Daisy? nah

Check out a few of today's photos. I will do more tomorrow!