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.

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Saturday
Dec302017

3 Weeks 5 Days Old

The Leti crew are becoming some cute characters. As you can see they jump on each others back. They try to run. They roll over and boy do they love humans - and those kisses are the best!

Here is the gallery.

I gave them a chicken strip to gnaw on as they seem to be teething and Mommy Leti wanted to steal it. They found it delightful to mouth them. Then they fell asleep. Leti still wants the strip and I suppose she will have 1 of them after the pups and moms go to bed. 

Leti is eating everything she can.

She is also feeding them standing up. I suppose she was tired of one or two fighting for room. 

Tomorrow perhaps food and opening up the xpen to a larger unit and putting an area for food. now to get Leti not to steal it. hahahahaha

Leti is being quite good about Saffron being here in the room. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

Friday
Dec292017

They Are Adorable

This crew is really going to be fun. They already are. They are trying hopping and jumping already. They walk all over the place. I have now told Dennis to sleep on the couch instead of staying up as they seem to find mom and still gain. Soon they will have food and come outside the pen to play.

Here is today's gallery.

I am fascinated in watching them. You will be too. Be sure to check out the videos. 

Thursday
Dec282017

Over 3 Weeks Old

Pups are doing pretty good on the pad. Mommy Leti dotes over them as if they are prized posessions. They are! They want for nothing.

Check Out The Gallery

I hear their voices every now and then calling for mom. They are pretty steady on theor legs and at times I see them trying to run. It's a riot. 

In less than 2 weeks they too will be having their sessions out in the hall, trying food and a whole new world will open up. 

Be sure to check out the videos.

Wednesday
Dec272017

Perfecting Skills

It's wonderful to watch the pups walking all over the place, looking out and making sounds when they want mom to come. They are even using the pad at times. We are starting to get them used to it by placing them on the pad each time we see them wake up and after they feed. This will condition them to using the pad but some are making their way without help. Bravo, little ones.

Here is the gallery.

The pups no longer have mom's food in the pen as they kept going after it. We will get them used to food at 4 weeks.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Tuesday
Dec262017

3 Weeks Old

This crew is going to be so much fun! They are curious. They peer out looking around. 

Here is today's gallery.

In one more week we will try them on food. Yes, that time already. We already caught one in Momma Leti's bowl. Got to love it! When Adele's litter departs, we will increase the size of their xpen to allow more room. Now that they are after mom's food we will put the pee pad where the food is as they have limited space at the moment. When Jeannie's litter departs we will increase the pen a bit more and put a couch back in here. So many changes for these little ones but they will be exciting ones!

Be sure to watch the videos.

Monday
Dec252017

1 Day Shy of 3 Weeks Old

Here is today's gallery. The pups have adapted to their new area quite well and momma Leti has relaxed though she does tell Jeannie no you can't come in to take care of my babies. 

The pups are eating well. They are walking really well even over the bumps of beds etc. 

I can't believe they are going to be 3 weeks tomorrow. How did the 3 weeks go by so fast?

leti remains to be a doting mom who is so proud of her babies. It is delightful to watch.

Be sure to watch the videos. they are getting bigger so creative feeding is getting explored. Sometimes leti even stands up and lets them hang on. I guess she doesn't thinj they are too young but a side feeding makes it difficult to get everyone getting a milk slot.

Sunday
Dec242017

Two Weeks 5 days Old

Yes, I finally got the energy to move the pups into a new area (Jeannie's old area) and Jeannie's pups into the Leti xpen so they can be close to Adele's. It does take quite a bit of time but good to have the dryer functioning. It was used heavily today.

How did they do - really great. Leti is another thing. She is too busy protecting her pups as its an open area but she will adjust when she realizes she either lays in there with them or I lock the gate to keep the others out. Leti is such a great mommy.

Here is today's gallery.

It was time as one of the pups actually escaped. That was okay as I had soft blankets out so the plop was cushie.

Be sure to check out the videos.

The pups are doing great and they want to wish those that celebrate a happy holiday!

Saturday
Dec232017

Two Weeks 4 Days Old

The pups now have toys in their whelping box as they are trying to play and chew or can I say mouth them.

Here is the gallery.

The pups are highly curious and can be seen peering or trying to climb out. 

I have such fun playing with them and get this they give me kisses!

Be sure to check out the videos.

We were hoping to move them out of the box tonight but it is already late and I am not sure I am up to it. Hoping tomorrow I will be.

Friday
Dec222017

Two Weeks 3 Days Old

Oh my gad are they cute or what! They play, they try to climb out and they are very curious about the world outside of the whelping box. I am impressed.

They continue to gain weight well and they are playful and agile.

Here is the gallery.

This is going to be a fun crew. Leti - is such a magnificent mom too!

Be sure to check out the videos.

Thursday
Dec212017

2 Weeks 2 Days Old

The pups are doing great! They play with each other now. They practice walking and then they eat and sleep. Leti sometimes feeds them sitting up as they can find a milkstation easier. 

Be sure to check out the gallery.

Soon they will be comiung out of the whelping box. An indicator is when it gets too crowded or they try climbing out. 

Leti is such an amazing mom.

Be sure to check out the videos.