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.

Sunday
Feb112018

So Where's the Snow?

Tia departed, Tchibo arrived. They found each other's fun before the departure.

Here is the gallery.

We keep waiting for this snow or rain but it's not coming here, at least. 

I brushed out everyone then combed out. Yesterday was brutal as we had snowballs on EVERYONE. Today not as the snow is not that heavy and wet. I am so tired of combing and doing laundry. lol Maybe I can take a nap?

That's what I will give Nathan... a double nap for Valentine's day. Do you think he will take one? 

Saturday
Feb102018

Snow Keeps Coming

The snow keeps coming and the dogs are having a fun time. We will try to get more photos of everyone as the day goes on but right now some are saying you need to shovel before we go out THERE.

Here is the gallery.

I have quite a bit of grooming to do. heh

Friday
Feb092018

Snow is Coming

Well Mr. Farley and Ms Clarity has departed. Christine's home sold. We are excited for her. They will be missed. We have a full house this weekend. If we get enough snow and we can dig out, it is going to be fun, fun, fun. Crossing my fingers that we get a significant dump. hehehehe

Here is the gallery.

Panda the pup departs tonight. Everyone will miss the play monkey. Kai finishes her last class next Thursday and we signed her up for Recall. She loves class so. If you are interested, please do sign up. We would love to see more havanese in class. It doesn't matter what age your dog is.

So here's to more snow....

Thursday
Feb082018

Chinese New Year Plus More

It's the year of the dog and Tenshi and her Mommy and Daddy are preparing for the celebrations. The 2018 Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16.

Thursday Tenshi arrives for her bath and trim up so she can be stylin' for the holidays. What a beautiful coat!

Magic also comes that day to get ready for the celebrations. 

Risa is celebrating a no groom day today. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

Stormy and Willow have a grand time together but who wouldn't as Stormy is a huge player. Life is not fun unless it's time to play. Anyone who plays with her, she will play with them. 

We had a few flurries today but it has now stopped. We have class tonight with Kai so the blog will end here. :-)

Wednesday
Feb072018

It's Snowing

Dogs were loving the snow but they were also lifting their feet. 

Check out the gallery.

We have a puppy (not born here) called Panda who is playing like crazy. Murphy especially had an amazing time with her today as you will see in Leti's video of the play outside. Kai is also connecting and of course she plays with all the pups being a pup herself.

Dogs are out playing like crazy as I type but its too dark to click photos. Soon they will be snuggled in for a nap, I bet in the tv room with Nathan. Me, I have to groom some more.

Tuesday
Feb062018

Getting Cold Again

Snuggles are the best! This is Adele, River and Farley in a deep snuggle and they remained that way for over an hours. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

After eating the crew usually like to either hang out in the kitchen or in this case above in the tv room. For some reason they LOVE the tv room. Maybe it's a relax place like it is for us. 

Adele and River are here for the day today, Thursday and then back for a week for Valentine's Day. The daughter is going to sleep on a bed of ice at the ice hotel. I would prefer truffles. LOL

I know where is my sense of adventure.

Dogs had a lot of fun today. 

Monday
Feb052018

Happy 6th Birthday

Happy Birthday to Ringo, Kobe & Tre.

Thinking of Ms Abs today.πŸΆπŸŽ‚πŸŽˆ

Laci!

 

Happy 6th birthday to Tre, Kobe, Laci, Ringo. Tre and Kolbe was the only one to share a sac and placenta. 

We are off tonight for a dinner with friends so any received photos we will add when we return. 

I have a gallery of the dogs but I am having a heck of a time uploading so when it finally does, I will add it to this blog. Sorry, folks. Here - it finally arrived. When you are busy you always have this - hahaha you think you are going to get this done get in the way. 

Sunday
Feb042018

Two Updates Today

Muntuno was over for a bath and a play session and play he did!

Here is today's gallery.

It's lightly snowing and has been all day. We ordered Chinese as a treat. Dusty, Coco and Doozie arrived. Some went home. 

Our house empties out tomorrow. We have a dinner engagement with friends tomorrow night downtown. They are in town just for the night. Something about not wanting to come north of the city. LOL

We have a truly fun crew here. Dogs are liking the snow but the little ones like Kai had lots of snowballs as she is close to the ground where the adults had some - just not as much as the ones shorter. 

TV time tonight...relaxing and snuggling.

Sunday
Feb042018

Happy 6th

Happy 6th birthday to Shady and his siblings. Every time one of us says “happy birthday Shady” he starts licking us like crazy :)

Happy Birthday, Shady, Brie, Ossi, Biggie, Lucy and Envy called RUNVS!

Saturday
Feb032018

Fun Glorious Play 

The jumping, play and pure fun was happening today.

They ran. They played. They truly had a blast and then fell asleep after this particular play session. Yes, they do take naps or at least we have them rest between. We will sit in the tv room or the kitchen with them and they chill and then the fun starts again. 

Dolly, Trouble, Ripley, Socks and Brady depart. We will miss their fun - yes Ripley has been playing up a storm too.

See the gallery.

Coco, Doozie and Dusty arrives tomorrow. By Tuesday it gets quiet. But for now, they are practicing for super bowl running, playing and jumping. Dennis got a photo of Scruffy  flattening Stormy but it was too blurry to include but Dennis said it was funny as it took Stormy by surprise.

So much for the big storm. 

Friday
Feb022018

Play Inside as Well as Out

I love that when they are groomed Nathan helps me by playing with them before and after. It is so important to have them enjoy not be stressed. Rocky also got to play with the dogs and have fun.

It is bitter cold.

Here is today's gallery.

It's been a day for many reasons. I hardly have any pix or videos of the pups but Dennis promised he would get some for me. So that blog may be late. Look at Adele's blog to see a puppy update there.

We heard a dog was sick so I was worried silly. It seems he is alright. 

Stormy is not in heat but Kat and Stone still treats her as if she is so back in here she comes. 

I woke up to most of my channels gone on the tv. Irritating and took me an hour to get it fixed. Their fault not mine but a 50 dollar credit is nice.

I want tv time, snuggling and I suppose I will comb out the dogs while I am snuggling. Hope the rest of you get down time. Snuggle dogs, humans and relax. It is so important. Got to get your energy up before Super Bowl which we no longer watch. lol  Blasphemy - I know!

Thursday
Feb012018

Sadie Update and Dog Play

Snow

.......she just loves it!  As with most things, she is just so funny and so enthusiastic!!!

Patt

The dogs are having fun today and staying clean. We have class with Kai tonight. All I want to do is take a nap.

Here is the gallery. 

We are trying to get mails out today so we are short blogging it. Sorry about that!

Wednesday
Jan312018

2 Updates Today

Ripley was playing up a storm and Dennis got a few photos of them today.

Here is the gallery.

Everyone is well but Nathan has to head out to the airport to get Sparky's parents and that means I have tv time with the dogs - just me and the dogs. Due to teh vets and grooming it has been a VERY long day.

Wednesday
Jan312018

Gizmo Update


When Gizmo doesn’t get his way he flops to the ground with his perfect hips sticking his feet out the back... and he pouts.  Tonight he was desperate for a greenie... and it’s not time so I said no... 100 times mind you as he’s very persistent.  He’s also very smart, he knows a lot of words.  We love him to pieces!

Tuesday
Jan302018

Two Updates Below

Be sure to check out this next entry for today as we celebrate a 7th birthday!

Tomorrow this blog will be hardly anything - perhaps no gallery. As we are off to the vets with Leti's pups I am not sure what Dennis will have time for. So be warned. hahahaha

There is a series of photos in the gallery of Kai and Willow posing like this. It is heartwarming as they do so adore each other. Though Kai is jealous of Willow at times she so adores her - in true sibling form. hehehe They are both siblings as they share the same dad but even if they didn't these 2 would be this close.

Here is today's gallery.

The dogs love the snow but it was indeed cold. 

Ripley has found my lap at tv time. It's ever so nice. The dogs - they are enjoying - me too!

Tuesday
Jan302018

Happy 7th Birthday

Ty, Sophie and Kona - may it be the very best birthday yet!

Monday
Jan292018

Before the Snow and During 

This is what happens when you comb out a havanese. They undo all your handiwork. LOL

Sparky is here for 2 more days and then he heads home. He has had a truly outstanding visit playing his heart out. 

Here is today's gallery. 

Our son took most of these photos and we took a few since the snow started. Dennis clicks whomever goes out with him but today I was grooming so only puppy pix were clicked by me. 

Hope it snows more. Love to have paths. Then it can stop by Wednesday so we can head to the vets. lol

Sunday
Jan282018

Looking at the Ice

Funny how the weather was rain and then so mild and now its ice. See the toy next to Dolly that is frozen in. I wonder how many days it will take to get that out?

We had dogs depart today. We miss them already. We had a fun group. Tomorrow Winston comes for a spa day and Ripley comes for a visit. We are excited!

One more week for Stormy and Raven to be out of heat. I will celebrate. 

Here is today's gallery.

Can we get warm weather but not slushy - please? 

Saturday
Jan272018

Chillin Day

Here is today's gallery.

We had a lot of fun today. Bonnie came for a visit till 1pm. Bria is sleeping over. Leo, Pixie, Scruffy and Pepper arrived. Barney came for a spruce up. Ms Abs and Bentley departed - sniff! We had a good time.  Tomorrow the house empties out and we have a very busy day starting with Bria's bath, comb outs and of course the usual that we do plus the family 8 week visit of Leti's pups. 

I really want to spend time with nathan and the dogs so this blog is short but rest assured the dogs had a GREAT time today.

Friday
Jan262018

Busy and Goodbyes

Brewer, Clarity and Farley departed today. Gracie, Tenshi, Murphy and Maggie arrived. Tomorrow Abigail and Bentley departs. Abigail is Bentley, Roxie and Adele's mom. It has been a pure pleasure having them here. 

I groomed all day with breaks for puppies, eating but never sat down till now. So the blog is going to be short. I am trying to have tv time with Nathan as the weekend is extremely busy.

Here is the gallery.

Dogs had a great time despite the cold. Off to snuggle with them after Leti's blog.