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.

Tuesday
Oct112022

Sailing Down Ramp

Here is the gallery from this afternoon.

It was warm and delightful outside. I think this was taken after Spirit's Maury had a bath. They were playing like crazy but it is different - more quiet with less pups. 

They were enjoying the great weather. Me too!!

There are also videos from this play session.

Monday
Oct102022

Gomez's New Family: 1 of 2 Blogs Today

Here is the family gallery.

Gomez is going to live with Lola, as you can see in this photo. Lola may see him as a gremlin at first but she will warm up to him and be glad he's her partner in crime. They are going to ahve the life!

Here is the gallery before Gomez departed.

Two of Willows departed today and 1 of Ella's will depart next.

It is getting empty around here.

Videos go up right after the visits.

Monday
Oct102022

Leo's New Family

Here is the family gallery.

It was cold out but the puppies played and played as you will see in the videos

I try to get the videos and the galleries up between departures. It's a mad rush. LOL

Next one to go is Willow's Gomez.

This choco boy is amazing. He's such a fun but even keel puppy. He will be fun to train.

Here is the gallery before he departed.

Sunday
Oct092022

Last Baths: Departures Tomorrow

Here are the bath photos.

How did Leo do with his bath? He was amazing. No issue with any of it. Wash me, rinse me, blow dry me and yes even hang me up for photos.

Nathan told someone today that it takes 5 minutes to dry them. I says it takes 15 to 20 minutes each dog to dry. We won't talk about the photos, bath etc. After I did Leo, I said some 5 minutes. Guess if you do not do, you do not realize. 

It does take time and for the puppy sake I wish it was 5 minutes. I wish for my sake it was 5 minutes. LOL

I can't believe that Leo is the 1st to depart tomorrow.

Here's the bath gallery.

Gomez is the 2nd pup to depart tomorrow. We have a 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Then 4 days in a row after that only 1 pup a day. Then the last is the last 2.

How did Gomez do with his bath. He was great but he sure wanted to go out and play. Just like Leo he didn't mind any part except that he could hear the pups playing upstairs. 

He is the 1st to give me kisses while drying. Moose did the same. Made my day!

Videos are up.

Saturday
Oct082022

Mojito's New Family

Here is the family gallery.

Mojito has a long drive to the Ottawa area. I hope he is faring well. Mojito is going to live with a Portuguese Water Dog plus a grand human family. I can't wait to see any videos and photos of the new housemate and the kids. Going to be a fun journey.'It was a cold one today. 

The videos are already up. 

Friday
Oct072022

Mojito's Last Bath Before Departure

Here is the bath gallery.

How did Mojito do in the bath? He was a star. This is the puppy that found Nathan's ripped jeans enticing. I think come next spring he will have to come to swim. He just loved the water that much!

We have 2 pups departing tomorrow. This one starts at 1pm. I also have to cook a turkey somehow and someway but won't be missing the departures. He won't be getting any of my yummy turkey but hopefully he will get some at home. LOL

Still got some stuff to do before they depart and need to get it done tonight. 

Check out the videos.

Thursday
Oct062022

Shall I Ramp It

Here is the gallery.

Sometimes they look at the ramp as if to say - shall I? The pups really love this ramp. It is just plain fun and I get that. They run down and up it at lightening speed. It's a riot. We followed them not sure about it and as they went they gained extreme cockiness or is that confidence and arrived at running up and down. I think they will miss the ramp. Those that visit, we will have to put it out for old times sake!

Videos are up. 

Wednesday
Oct052022

Laying Down on the Job

Here is the gallery.

I am sorry that I am so late in blogging. Right after I finish the blogs, I need to stuff all the bags going home Sometimes it pays to rest and watch. I think that is perfect. It's the little things that count!

I can't believe pups start departing in a couple of days. Oh boy lots to do.

Videos should be up. I have been multi-tasking.

Tuesday
Oct042022

Willow and Her Babies

Here is the gallery.

Above is a headshot of Leo. He is in the 2nd batch to depart. Willow is really starting to play with them now. They now understand she is no longer the milk bar. LOL

Videos are up. 

Monday
Oct032022

Short Blogging Today

Here is the gallery.

The pups played upstairs and outside today. I have to say its getting so cold we have to take the plants that are going inside in over the next 2 days. Yikes - who needs that now? At least the pups won't be trying to eat the plants. 

They truly had a blast today! Now off to get puppy things ready and watch the Saffron while I do. 

Videos are going up shortly.