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
Friends & Associates
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.

Entries by Darlah (388)

Friday
Dec112015

Murphy With Pups

Oh yes she plays her heart out with the pups. 

Next puppy Charlie goes home on Monday. That means on Sunday he will get a bath. On Monday he departs and then on Thursday Radar from Roxie's crew departs. He will be the first one from that crew to go to his home.

Oh and yes they can sit on the top of the crate with ease. I think the 2 litters are agile.

It's a busy but fun time here.

Here are some videos:

Going to Sleep Pups

Afternoon X-Pen Play

Puppy Fun Play

On Top of Crate

Crate Paws

Morning Chow Down

Morning Puppy Play

Milling Around Pups

Late Afternoon Puppy Play

Thursday
Dec102015

Indoor Outdoor Fun

They just ADORE outdoors and with this lack of deep cold, they are loving it. I still want to see white stuff but bet they will experience it with their new familes first, I bet. 

I guess I will experience it with River and Stone. :-)

Here is a video of them playing and trying to deal with the over exhuberant Inula. Also be sure to check out the gallery.

Wednesday
Dec092015

Two Updates Today

Does Adele realize one is gone? Yes. She will adjust. Usually they don't react till the last one departs. But she has one hanging around so all will be well. 

Here is a video I took when there were 9 this morning. No sound - just music. That was a Nathan request. We were going through the paperwork etc and that's not fair to have on video.

Here is a gallery from today.

Pups had visitors today so they played mid day and they are back upstairs running their heads off - well not literally. I can hear the pitter patter of running feet as I type. To say they are having a blast would probably be an understatement.

I just love these pups.

More tomorrow. I need some down time tonight.

Wednesday
Dec092015

Oliver's New Family

Click on Photo for Larger ViewOliver departed. He is just now beginning his forever journey. You can follow his journey on their instagram. What's the url? He will be taking a class with his sibling. That will be so much fun. We also need to sign up for classes so if anyone is interested, let us know.

Going to miss this little one. His siblings and pals are deeply snoozing. Around 2 we will be heading outdoors and adding some video and photos to another entry.

Give Oliver a hug from us.

Tuesday
Dec082015

Two Updates Tonight

Oh did we have the time of our life. This is the very last full day as 9. How did that happen? Next one goes home on the 14th. Check out our video of our play outdoors. All 9 pups are doing the stairs now up and down. 

Wow, way to go pups. You certainly keep perfecting your skills. Here is a gallery of their fun

Here are the dates for departures:

9th, 14th, 19th, 21st - I still have outstanding paperwork I need - names etc

Be sure to check out Oliver's wet and dry photos below.

Tuesday
Dec082015

Oliver's Last Bath Photos: There Will Be 2 Updates Today

He wasn't crazy today about a bath. Oh he hardly complained but he didn't play in it. It was as if he said I have other things to do, you know and he does as this is his last full day. He needs to play like crazy and just enjoy. His journey is about to begin and it's going to be a fun one.

He cleans up rather well, don't you think? Here is the gallery of his wet and dry photos. Full size will be sent on request.

He is now upstairs playing with his siblings but no photos will be taken. Dennis just wants play time with them. I will be doing another entry today of all the pups and their adventure outdoors.

Monday
Dec072015

Changes This Week

We have some changes this week. Come the 9th, Oliver the red sable will depart. He is the first to make the journey. So, tomorrow afternoon he will get a bath. We never do baths the day they depart as it is an added stress, even if they do like it. It is a change. So we try to minimize changes that last day. 

So, tomorrow you will see Oliver's wet and dry look. I also have to get everything ready for him to depart. Tomorrow will be a busy day for me plus I have some grooms for others. 

Wednesday we will be down to 8 pups. The next one won't go home till Monday. So we will have a large gap with down to 8. Will the dynamics change with 8? It always does. Stay tuned.

Here are a few videos.

That Man Came to See Us

See They Use the Pad
They also go outdoors now too.

Getting Our Play On

Sunday
Dec062015

Chase is On

We had some potential puppy people over and we took the opportunity to get the pups exposed to even more people. The key to a balanced dog is to get them exposed to many people, places and things in a 'positive' way. When people come over we always try to get one or two to the door. 

Here is the video from the visit. Here is the gallery.

Oliver the first one from the Adele crew departs on the 9th. Not sure how that happened as it's a tad early but they are ready. I thought the first was the 12th. That means paperwork to do, a bath and a bag and literature to get ready. Oh boy. I am hoping the treats come in on time. 

When do the busy times stop. hahahahaha

Saturday
Dec052015

Mysteries of Outdoors

There is so much to do outside. Now if the snow would come so these humans can experience it with us. Selfish I know but hey you get them the rest of their lives. Here is a gallery from today. As you will see the pups are having the time of their lives. Me, I am off to wash a dof departing tomorrow. Sorry for such a short blog.

Friday
Dec042015

Simone Came to Visit

We had Ruth here (photos and videos tomorrow) and we had Simone here. The puppies had a very full day going otdoors twice and having 2 sets of visitors. Lucky them. 

They are amazing pups. Such a delight and they can do stairs. heh

Here are a couple of videos.

Morning Fun Play

Play and Spraying Pad

Yes, we spray the pad so they don't eat it. :-) Havanese are paper shredders.