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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Tuesday
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Guess Who Thinks She's Boss

Jeannie tried to control Simba and Zoe's play. She wasn't successful but she did try.

Zoe was amazing how she corrected and ignored Jeannie when she was being bossy.

Reader Comments (3)

Jeannie sure likes to be in charge. How do you temper this so that she fits into
the pack instead of trying to be top dog ?

October 23, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKathy

Yes, good question Kathy! I was thinking the same thing

October 23, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLori

You have to correct consistently and treat and praise when they react appropriately. You do this with all dogs. Each has their own challenges in something. She thinks she is helping but she has to realize through positive training that it is good to be cheeky but let the control go as its just not fun to be bossy. Control is too much work. It is simply better to have fun and through conditioning you can get her to figure that out.

If you notice they didn't allow her to get her way. They ended up doing what they wanted and ignoring her. You also noticed she kept looking at the camera. She is a gal that looks for approval. Give her the wrong approval and you cultivate ill behavior. Give her the right kind and you cultivate the behavior you desire and throw in a ton of fun.

She is not for a first time owner. She will be a challenge but a very fun one. Dogs with attitude get a lot of attention in the ring but you have to channel it.

She loves playing with all sorts of dogs. She loves people. She loves life.

I will have fun conditioning her when Nathan is gone. I am up for this challenge. Remember boundaries, rules and consistency and it will pay off.

Nathan today was doing off lead heeling. Her focus was unbelievable. She will do anything for a treat and that's a good thing. It's more of a challenge when they don't care about treats.

I can't wait to see her in the ring.

October 23, 2012 | Registered CommenterDarlah

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