Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:43PM We still have a couple of spots as we had 1 person cancel their 2 dogs as we are too far away. The date is Januaty 17th. If interested, send mail to nathan@potechin.com
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4:26PM 
Chase is funny. Kinsey, the wee pup jumped on her back and Chase growled under her breath and then looked around and went oh its you. Then Ellie arrived for grooming and took the pups over. Now that Ellie has departed, they are awaiting dinner side by side. It looks like the wee pups are popular.
Rosey was also here and was playing mostly with Nami and her mom. It will be interesting to hear how she reacts to Elvis when she sees him soon.
It is downright bitter cold. Pups only went out for a short time. I put ice cubes on the freshly cleaned floor and the pups and adults went nuts. Hmm it is cold outside and you still like ice cubes?
Dennis is going to run the halls with them tonight. Me, I might crash on the recliner.
Till tomorrow!
Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:27PM 
Shlomo and Maui
Ollie and MauiEven though it is mighty cold, the dogs played. Maui always brings fun to the crew. Maui was just here for a grooming. Ollie is here for holidays.
Shlomo was making the best of the cool air playing up a storm.
As you probably know, the pups are now in with the older dogs. Chase thougt they were gremlins yesterday. Today Chase decided they can be fun. Many think of them as gremlins.
Mr Reggie and Harlow is departing this evening. Ms Tempie got a bath for a xray tomorrow. Me, I am still very tired - maybe grouchly. LOL
The dogs want dinner? How do I know? They gather around the counter top. We don't usually feed till 430-5.
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 5:31PM Thank you to Nathan and Dennis the dogs had a LOT of fun today. Remy has departed. 3 pups departed. Two full grooms occur as soon as i am dine here and I need to uploaded videos for the other blogs. Please be patient. It was an usually busy day. Can't wait to cuddle with dogs in bed.
As it was so cold out, Dennis did a hunt for the treat game. Yes, there are winners but he makes sure EVERYONE gets a treat.
Shlomo was the huge winner today finding 5. Chase found 4. LOL Ollie found 4 too but knows the drill too well and wanted mire. They are small treats so not to worry. We do this to stimulate their senses and plain have fun and they do. It takes more time for Dennis to hide the treats than anything else.
Thank you to Dorothy for bread, soup and donuts. Yum Incredibly appreciated!
Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 5:21PM 
After this blog, I have to brush out the dogs. What a schedule but we have to do what we have to do. Okay, I need to do what I have to. Poor Nathan is trashed as he is used to naps and he is not getting any. One has to laugh. At least he's not brushing out dogs.
It is cold out and as the week goes on, it is supposed to get even colder. I am also washing Remy tonight for tomorrow's departure just in case Spirit does something. I will freshen him up tomorrow.
Soon Ollie and harlow will go and I need to figure that out too.
Shlomo dislikes his teeth cleaning. Every time I comb him out he gets his teeth cleaned and it's as if he says to me - really? I can't give him a treat after as what is the point of the brushing? Maybe I need to give him the treat first then brush. LOL
Despite the craziness, Dennis had played running games inside. He is now feeding and they are enjoying. They are also barking for their supper. LOL
Friday, January 7, 2022 at 3:49PM If dogs could talk they would say, are you bleepin kidding me? They simply don't want to stay out long. Can you blame them? Chase, who is pictured above was back up on the deck to come in despite Dennis trying to make it fun for them. This has been some winter weather this season.
Ms Daisy and Ms Daisy departed today. Yes, we had 2 daisy departures today. One was a play day and one was here for a few days. Karen, who owns black and white Daisy brought scones and tea. She made them herself and I do believe they are the best scones I ever did taste.
Thanks go to St George's pups for sending us cookies. Now to figure out how to get them. LOL
We washed the pups departing tomorrow early so now I can invest time with Ms Spirit who is on her own time journey.
Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 3:47PM 
This is Barney and Bonham out investigating. There are not many action photos but that is due to the ice that seems to appear today. Dogs are smart. They won't run when it is like this. Mr. Bonham really likes investigating just like a few of our dogs. Smell here, look here. I think I see something. I think it was a dmell fest today as you will see in the gallery.
Even though Spirit is not doing anything, I must get the bags ready as Nathan just came home with items. So.... till tomorrow.
Dogs are having fun. I have been grooming whenever I can. I have prepped dogs for 7am tomorrow grooming and pray Spirit cooperates. Maybe I will get up at 6am. LOL
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:47PM 
This is Teddy. He was here for grooming today.
Checkout Spirit's Page as we are in juggling mode but we had dogs come, depart and will depart tomorrow. I may do them late tonight. We will figure it out as I have so many other things to do.
Dogs didn't enjoy the cold wet standing water in the backyard and there was some if that but as I am typing they are running the halls with the chase game. It is so fun to see them enjoying each other and simply having a great time.
Off to get things done.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 7:18PM 
I just now finished grooming at started at 7am. I now have to do blogs and attempt to finish stuff for pups starting to depart on Friday. My grooming schedule is about the same each day so... it is what it is.
I just finished the one above. Tired is an understatement.
Thank you to Ronnie for bringing a lasagne. Really was thoughtful.
Dogs are departing today, tomorrow etc. The holiday is concluding. Thursday pups 3 have to be washed. Think Ollie is going on Sunday. That means Sunday at 8am he gets bathed before the pups departs. We have pups departing Sunday at 11, 1 and 3 and it usually takes an hour and 15 minutes so hoping his departure is around thise times as taking photos and videos is important too.
I sound off I know. I am simply tired. I have blogs to finish and bags to finish for pups and food doesn't get in till Thursday. Not enough waking hours.
I will tell you that despite it all the dogs are having fun. Nathan and Dennis took photos and videos. I had no time with the pups. I was a top nag to get videos so we are severely short in that department.
You see most often its Dennis or Nathan that take photos of the adults with a little of me. It is all me with the pups with every now and then a video from Nathan. I nagged and nagged Dennis to take puppy videos. He thought 1 was enough. LOL It was THAT kind of day.
Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7:41PM 
Here is Ms Murphy. She has not been here for awhile. It is good to see her.
I am extra busy this week as pups are going home and well, I am grooming and not making headway with the pup stuff.
Lots of restrictions again with 5 people max can visit. Not that we ever have visitors since the pandemic but I wonder how that affects puppy pickups. Dennis said he will go outside so we can add a person. LOL
A number of dogs departed and that is why I am so late as I am doing grooming from 7am on.
Nathan is watching tv with dogs. I am blogging and trying to upload videos and well I envy Nathan - really.
Dogs had fun today. They always do.
Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 7:40PM 
This is Daisy saying, I am the leader of the pack, you know. LOL
I have 2 dogs to finish for tonight and I am surely behind trying to do blankets for the pippy people.
So no time. Please understand. No dinner. No time.
It is what it is.
Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 5:51PM Very few photos today. It happens at times. We are down the the crunch before pups depart. So, apologies.
We had a fun night doing hunt the treat and the run game plus tv time. Nathan went to bed early with dogs that wanted to go early and I went up a bit later. The streaming of the New Year's festivities in Canada was lousy, I must say or maybe it was just me. I had a tall gin and tonic with lime to ring in the new year.
Tomorrow Coco departs so she is my 1st grooming. Charlie gets a groom out as he is a bit dirty but they said no bath unless he really needs it so I will blow him out with waterless bath and do a quick clean up.
Ms Daisy arrives and she will have fun. It is also our grandson's Elijah's birthday but he lives in the states. We will facetime. Benny is arriving tonight - yes a different Benny. We are excited.
I hope everyone had a great New Year's eve and day. The dogs had a blast but we always make sure they do.
PS: Nora is jealous of Shady too. LOL
Friday, December 31, 2021 at 4:10PM The weather is still inbetween so we are playing inside more than outside.
We have some fun things planned with the dogs. As we do with the pups, we will do some run games. I have treats I will be hiding and no one misses a treat, even if they can't find them all. They seem to enjoy the game. The idea is to work their minds. We will also have tv time but that's an every day thing that they enjoy.
I did some brushouts. Nathan is putting in some steak to their meals - yum yum for them and yes good quality. LOL
I can't believe that in less than 8 hours it will be 2022.
I hope the new year brings many smiles for each of you. No matter what goes on - havanese make out hearts skip a beat and I hope it does the same for you. To a better new year.
If you need a laugh, Bailey and the Misty puppy gal was playing in our guestroom. It made me smile. I hope it does you too. Here is the video.
Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 5:52PM Shall I go out? Shall I go in? In the gallery you will see my bulbs starting togrow. Even the plants are confused about this weather.
I comb out and they look a mess minutes later. Ollie who had a bath a couple of days ago looks like he never had one.
In laps, out of laps. Everyone says it's almost New Year's Eve. What fun things do you have planned? I started figuring out places for treats. We will do a hunt. We will do running games inside as they say it will be warm and raining tomorrow. I want to eat something good and ring in teh New Year but I will probably snore my way in. How about you?
One thing I am sure of is in bed I will have a mound of dogs surrounding me. Now that is special and a grand way to say hello 2022.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 6:14PM 
Have to groom a dog departing so blog will be late. Sorry... Here is Phoenix who will depart shortly (smile). He will be missed.
I listen to a dear friend in Utah and all the snow she is getting. She has to go out and pack teh snow - can you believe and then there is us, wet inbetween weather. I can't let Phoenix out as he will get dirty. You have to laugh. I hate inbetween weather and so do the dogs. They do go out many times but they play indoors. I hope January brings powder snow. So does our son who tricks ski.
Rocco and Reggie remember each other - brothers - it is nice. Shady gets jealous of Nora if she gets lap time and he didn't notice and then when he does he's right up in the lap.
I have that sherpa bag that was missing. Seems it has been at the front door all along. Our new sherpa bag that we ordered to replace the one that was missing arrives tomorrow. So now I forget took ours and had the missing one. It is here. My mind is a dangerous thing - not usually. I usually remember everything but its busy and well it happens.
Ms Harlow departs tomorrow night to join in the New Year festivities at home. Everyone else will be celebrating with us. We will play games and I will sing and they will howl. It will be fun!
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 4:07PM 
Ms Ellie's brother wanted to surprise his mom and dad by having Ellie home when they arrived. Thing is he forgot to tell us so we looked at him at our door and said you are a day too early. Ellie has not had a bath. How far away are you from us? Oh close so go home and come back in 2 hours so I can give her a full groom.
Very nice to plan a surprise but he overlooked telling us. I am so laughing and with lunch getting cold, I groomed her and here she is. If I never had kids, I would have shook my head in disbelief but how can you get upset at a kid wanting to make his parents happy. It is precious.
It's another wet and mucky day. Dogs do not like the wet no matter what we think. You can see the play but its not as crazy as usual. It; like us walking out in the muck but they come inside and play their hearts out.
Leo arrived today and is having a great time. Thank you immensely for the Summerhill prepared meals. Wow - so nice and with it being so busy - thank you!
Reggie arrives tonight. Phoenix departs tomorrow. Reggie and Rocco are brothers. Will they remember? It's going to be fun to see.
Monday, December 27, 2021 at 12:06PM 
Hi Darlah, Nathan and Dennis,
Wishing you all the best for the holiday season.
Benji would especially like to wish his Talemaker friends all the best for 2022.
Happy New Year.
Vivien, Glenn and Stephen
Watson:
Wishing you all the best in the new year!
Abby and Zoey and I sending our wishes of a safe , peaceful and Happy Holiday season to all ..Susan
Monday, December 27, 2021 at 11:09AM 
The dogs like this snow much better than the snowball type or the rain. They are enjoying it.
We miss many events as we do not carry a camera around with us and sometimes you go to grab the camera and the action stops. It's just life. We apologize if we miss shots. But everyone and I mean everyone is enjoying. We make sure they enjoy each day.
Charlie who arrived yesterday was batting the other dogs trying to engage them in play. It was so funny.
Ms Astro, Thunder, Coco the maltese and Older Coco departs today. They will need a brushout despite baths. Who can say no to snow play?
Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 6:16PM 
It is so funny that after eating you can often see then hanging out as if they are having a gabfest. I have to laugh.
If you do not see your dog, blame Nathan and Dennis. With the 8 week puppy visit concluding today. I also had 5 dogs to groom to depart. I start out at 7am tomorrow to get tomorrow's visitors done before they depart. No one seems to be having any issues at the airport. I am glad. I miss these dogs when they depart.
Everyone really is having fun - seriously.
Right now, tv time with Dennis and Nathan and they all enjoy the spots they choose. Nathan got up to get a drink and they scrambled to fill in his spot. Hey - he's coming back.
Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 5:50PM 
Lola wants to wish everyone a happy Holiday Season!
Dear Darlah, Nathan, and Talemaker Havanese Family!
We hope that your Holidays have been going well. Wishing you all the very best during this season and in the New Year 2021!
Cheers!
Inga, Dave, Cassie, Sylvia and Lola
