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.
Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:15PM 
The Sinner is sticking around for a couple of weeks till he goes to live with his forever family.
He's in for a treat as he is going to get training right along with the Rox and everyone else.
I just love the Sinner but his name will change. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 7:39PM 
Shanty's breeder is a friend of ours. She found a home but sadly the owner fell 2 weeks after getting her and was bed-ridden. Eventually the owner went into a nursing home and at that time, Shanty came to us.
Check out this video showing Shanty playing with our boarder, Cesar.
Shanty's Breeder just had a baby and lives far from the Toronto area so we offered to help her be all she can be till we can find her a forever home. Shanty is still a puppy, under 1 years old.
When she came, she wouldn't walk on a lead. We were told she was never on one except for one obedience class at which she froze. When I first placed the lead on Shanty, she hit the ground and played dead. She would not move. Now, after weeks of working with her, she is starting to become comfortable on the lead but has yet to go for a proper walk. WE are hoping by weeks end she will be investigating the neighbourhood. She is food motivated, which is helpful. We believe in positive reinforcement only so using a treat or even a single kibble to motivate her to get up and walk works for us and is something she understands.
She plays with the boarders and visitors and is not shy. No question the environment in our home is helping her as she has many dogs to watch and learn from now. It's as if she had limited development due to a lack of opportunities to socialize for so long. We are making up for lost time.
If you think you might be interested in acquiring this sweetheart, knowing that you do have some work ahead of you, obedience courses for certain, making chances to socialize, just being with her and loving her, please let us know.