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! 

Award Photos
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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.

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Thursday
Feb022023

Down to 4

Here is the gallery.

We are now down to 4 and tomorrow 3. 

How did this happen so fast? As you can see Nicky was giving him kisses ever so gently. 

Videos are already up. 

It is Nathan's day off but he still found the time to get puppy love. That's is critical, imho. 

You will have Chai to follow till the next set of pups. 

Wednesday
Feb012023

Full Day as 4

I need to take the pups upstairs again. It is Dennis' day off so it's on me to figure out time. They are playing quite quietly for the most part. They so enjoy their play sessions.

Videos will go up as I find the time.

Only 1 boy remains and 3 gals. Soon, we will be down to 1. 

It's going to be a fun experience with first that you will experience with your little one - us too!

Tuesday
Jan312023

Kirby's New Family

Here is the play and family gallery.

This is Kirby's new family. He is going to live with Teddy who was the rescue we took in. Teddy did quite well with all the munchkins herding him. 

Lots of changes for these little ones. 

The pups are now feeling the changes. Another one does not go until Friday and then one will remain on Sunday. Chai as we are calling her will have an adjustment too.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Monday
Jan302023

Kirby's Last Bath

Here is the bath gallery. The play gallery is on Misty's blog.

So, Nathan bathed him. I took the photos. Nathan spent way too much time stating I should be doing this. I said it was my day off. He said that doesn't matter. Tell me how you really feel... but I persisted and he did do him.

Meet Talemaker's Kirby's Dream Land - Call name Kirby. Kirby is going home to be Teddy's best pal. 

How did he do in the bathing process? Not a single issue so what did Nathan have to complain about. So laughing. Glad he finally gave a puppy a bath as now he knows he can do it. Just in case I kick the bucket, he needs to be able to do this.

I can't believe we will be down to 4 tomorrow. No one goes home on Wednesday and that is Dennis day off. Thursday no change and that is Nathan's day off. Then the rest go on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am counting on the reality that I will be washing the rest. 

Sunday
Jan292023

2 Departures Today

Here is the gallery of the afternoon play.

This family has a long drive to London but they are not the only ones. One pup will be making its way to the Ottawa area.

Just wait - these 2 will be best buds. Can't wait to hear when it occurs.

That's it till Tuesday. We will have blog updates but the next pup departs on Tuesday.

Check out the videos. I am uploading them now from the afternoon.

Sunday
Jan292023

Ruby's New Family

Here is the gallery before departure.

I think Nathan needs to pay attention with taking photos directly into the light. LOL We will fix later. Today, I do not have time - apologies.

I hope Ruby fared well. We miss her already.

Woodruff has a long drive to London. He departs starting at 3.

The crew played well and had a lot of fun.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Saturday
Jan282023

Last Baths Before Home

Meet Talemaker's Ultimate Gem - call name Ruby. She is the 1st to depart tomorrow. She was excellent in the bath. I had no issues with her at all. Dennis helped me with photos. I am so busy today, so I apologize for the lateness. I am far from done but needed the blogs done. 

Be sure to watch the videos.

Meet Talemaker's Sweet Woodruff - call name Woody or Woodruff. He is the 2nd to depart tomorrow. How was he in the bath and drying? He was a star. No complaints or fussing from either. 

Check out the bath gallery.

The play gallery will be in Misty's blog. 

I am trying to wrap my head around the reality is that tomorrow night we will just be 5.

Friday
Jan272023

Play in Open Space

Here is the gallery.

We started opening up the rooms so they can run from one to the other and they still appear to be hitting the pads for the most part. Sometimes you see one halfway on and off but they are doing really well.

I am going to do short blogs as I simply have way too much to do to get ready for pups departing. As it was Nathan's day off, I was upstairs with the pups twice thus far. The 2nd time I just played instead of videos and photos. After all they start departing in a couple of days and truly want my time with them without getting preoccupied with a phone and camera.

Check out the videos.

Thursday
Jan262023

The Journey Begins

Check out the videos.

The pups had a full day and about 8pm, I will take them upstairs for the 3rd time. Yes, it's me. I am making headway on getting the paperwork and bags ready for the pups departing in 3 days. I am hoping the 1st 2 get done by tomorrow so I can start in on the rest. 

We did go out and buy treats, food, toys - I had some things on hand such as a stuffie, blanket and had to order tote bags. I need to put designs on things. 

I am also the cleanup person tonight with everything. Now that is scary but until then, I will have fun with the pups. 

They are growing up and are well wonderful pups. 

The last one goes home on the 5th. So from Sunday till the 5th, pups will be departing here and there. 

The day before departure they get baths, photos. So much excitement for the new families!

Wednesday
Jan252023

1st 2

Here is the gallery.

The 1st two pups depart on Sunday. I am hardly ready but did get their paperwork done today. Nathan tomorrow goes to buy the shampoo, the toys, poo bags, treats and the food. I have to create the tote bags, sherpa bag name tag, stuffed animal, blanket - my mind is blank. Is there anything else I need to print? I need to make a list.

Then the next 1 doesn't go till Tuesday. 

It will be a very busy time. Make sure you bring a carrier bag - sherpa or sherpa like. If you buy one from Amazon, it will collapse on them. Just be aware. 

They can sleep on your bed in one or on the floor or in an xpen with a pad and toys in it. It's up to you but They must be in your room at night or they will cry. Teething toys are good and any toy that makes them think and get busy.

Check out the videos.

Names of the 1st 2 are:

Talemaker's Ultimate Gem - Call Name is Ruby (Last Born Gal)

Talemaker's Sweet Woodruff - Call Name Woodruff or Woodie