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.

Monday
Jul042016

Brulee's Bath

How was Brulee's bath? Well he doesn't like the blow dryers in his face but when I only had one going on he settled down. I think the pups are confused at this point. I almost think it is better to go early vs. later. There is less confusion for them. But they are resilient and they do get it. Here is the gallery of Brulee's bath.

I am really missing them but I am also happy for them. 

Sunday
Jul032016

Pippin's Bath

Before I hang them up in the air - well not literally but I feel that way holding with one hand and in position while Nathan clicks - I always give them a hug. Nathan caught one of those moments.

He was not a fan of two blowers. One - fine - 2 not. But 1 takes much longer little one. He is a mighty fine looking boy but hey they all were rather stunning - don't you think?

Here are his bath photos.

Saturday
Jul022016

Chiclet's New Family

Chiclet has a long way to go to Ottawa. They have a stop over at a friends to eat and then will continue on their way. Such a big day for a little one! Here's the family photos.  Safe travels, little one! Here's a gallery of Chiclet and his siblings and pals before he departed.

Here's a video before Chiclet departed.

Friday
Jul012016

Teddy Boy's New Family

What a delightful ball of fun he was tonight playing and running through the tunnel. Here is his family's photos.  Now we are down to 9. It's been a long day especially for me as I had adults to groom/bathe/haircuts and then puppies that are going home. Tomorrow is just as busy except we only have 2 departing. Here is the gallery before Teddy departed. Plus here is the video unedited. I don't have time to verify I didn't spin the video camera etc. 

Hoping tomorrow the weather is good so we can do this outside as the pups really love the deck and grass.

Here are a couple of more videos:

Here Comes That Food

When There Was 12

Quieter Morning

Friday
Jul012016

Chiclet Bath

How did Mr. Chiclet do? He was great in the bath. Wasn't crazy about the 2 blow dryers but soon adjusted. He let me clean his pads and clip the bum area without issue. Here's his gallery.

Tomorrow night we will be down to 7 pups - oh my!

Thursday
Jun302016

Teddy (Boy) Bath

Such a grand Teddy bear boy. This is the one that the vet said he was such a relaxed guy and he was with the bath, the blow dryer - all of it. Here is the bath gallery.

It's so interesting that 2 Teddys are going home tomorrow. One a boy, the other a gal.

Wednesday
Jun292016

Connor's New Family

He's departed and we will be placing up a video later but here is the gallery. Sniff he will be missed but we know we will get to see him. Here is the family photos. A Jeannie and Spice puppy departs tomorrow so look for their bath photos tonight on their respective blogs.

Tuesday
Jun282016

Connor's Last Bath

Here's the gallery.

How did he do? Wonderful in the bath. Wonderful trimming pad hair and getting brushed. He wasn't afraid but really would rather bypass having 2 hair dryers in his face. Lucky Heather... he's going to be such a delightful new member of your family. He's a snuggler too! We will miss him. 

Tuesday
Jun282016

Two Updates Tonight

We will have a regular update then the bath photos of the pup departing tomorrow. I won't tell you who it is till after the bath.

I had my moments with all 18 to offer them my wisdom. Not sure if they listened. Are they different as 15? Yes!

They are trying to figure out where they fit and who is boss. Funny how 3 can mix things up. Then tomorrow another. We will see how it all unfolds but Dennis now has them out so they can chase those woolies out. Then I bathe the one going home tomorrow. It's going to be a VERY busy week with all the baths and paperwork and bags to create. 

Here's a video of the crazy play so you can see what I mean but they have already calmed down.

All 3 moms know they have missing ones. They are fine. It doesn't hit them till they are no more. Then we distract them with really fun things. They then realize its not so bad being without responsibility. 

Here is the play with 15.

Monday
Jun272016

Hot Day in Paradise

Yes, it was another hot day in paradise but that big King Crimson Maple sure gives you significant shade. It's why even though it is hot we can still do the grass. It really is cooler in the grass area. 

Tomorrow the gal departs. We will miss her. She has turned into a pup full of beans. I bet you it will get quieter without her. But we will miss her fun. We will report on how the dogs react.

Then on Wednesday white blaze on his chest boy will depart. You will see his bath photos - his wet and dry look. 

Here are some videos as promised:

Last Night as 18

More Morning Deck Play

Grassy Times

Leave That Pad Alone

Time to Chow Down

Early Morning

Deck and Treats (Name recognition)

Playing Then Napping

Time to Go Out Yet?

18 Oh Food