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.

Wednesday
Jul012020

Bella's New Family

This is Bella's new family.

Sorry but by 11am, it was already hot. The pups had fun but I imagine they were saying - let's go cool off in that pool. LOL I know I was.

Here is the gallery before Bella departed.

The pups enjoyed their 1st time outside for the day. We take them out first thing in the morning and wait till 11am. It's a riot how they come running out the door.

Tuesday
Jun302020

Bella's Last Bath Before Departure: 2 Updates Today

I have to say this girl is hysterical. She doesn't complain once when I bathe her or dry her but hold her up for photos and she glares at Nathan. I so wish this girl was staying as she is a fun one. She is mighty expressive. Then when you play with her she rolls over on her back for you to rub her tummy and play with her. What a great combo. I think she takes after her grandmother and well Jeannie is mighty special! Jeannie also rolls so you can rub her tummy and she gives me these expressive looks. So does Stone, her grandpa.

Here are her bath photos.

She is the 1st to go tomorrow. Everytime I look at Jeannie snuggled up to me I will think of Bella!

We have mighty good looking pups - all 15. Wow!

Tuesday
Jun302020

Sam's New Family

Sam was the first to depart and as he had a bit of a drive, we took the crew out early. It was great fun and it tuckered them out.

Here is the gallery before departure.

I really can't believe they are departing but my only saving grace is I am so busy that I can't think. Nathan says oh boy we have 3 tomorrow and I said after it is done, I still have blogs and galleries and videos to upload.

But he bought me an ice cap today. LOL

I have already uploaded the videos. I didn't have as many as I did for Logan but they have a daughter with a new Instagram acct and she needs photos. LOL

We miss this guy already.

Monday
Jun292020

Last Bath Before Departure

A bath today for 1 Willow boy today  - departure 11am tomorrow. His name is Sam - Sam I am!

He was perfect in the bath and he cleans up well!

Here are his bath photos.

We did his pads, his nails and cleaned around his bum so he doesn't get any stickages.

Oh will miss these pups. They - all 15 have been true characters - immensely love them!

Sunday
Jun282020

Willow's First Swim

I thought this photo was priceless. She really was great at swimming. Oh my... They were truly enjoying the experience. No one flailed as they do when they are afraid. A couple dipped their head partially under the water and went oh this won't do so they started swimming. Everyone was a strong swimmer. It was really an amazing experience to watch all of them. We do have videos that I already uploaded.

After they saw, a few were cold and well they needed a towel.

Here is the swimming gallery.

Saturday
Jun272020

Departure Dates

I will add a photo later if anyone took one but here is the order of departures with Willow's pups.

Maybe 30th or 5th - awaiting confirmation

Half masked Brindle Boy - Talemaker’s Just Sam called Sam

1st of July

Choco Gal - Talemaker’s Bella - called Bella

3rd of July

Small Brindle Boy - Talemaker Pickled Tink called Pickles

4th of July

Both Side Masked Brindle - Talemaker Got the Luck called Luckie

Larger Brindle Boy - Talemaker's Rock called Rocky

Friday
Jun262020

Wild Times

See Stormy's crew to see who is going the 1st day. It's going to be a wild and exciting week for all the parents and siblings picking up their new addition to their family.

Pups has had 3 sessions out today and they are outside with Dennis - just went as I was typing. They confidently go from deck to deck. They literally have a blast.

On the 2nd day of departure for the pups, I still am missing the mid day puppies pertinent info. maybe Rebel With a Cause? No - that's a name I want when we keep one. LOL

Here is the gallery.

For the 1st time the pups woke us up at 650am. Why? Well the dogs saw a squirrel run across our bedroom window and they barked so the pups woke up. I am closing the curtains TONIGHT. You have to be proactive.

Thursday
Jun252020

Light Blog

Got way too much to do and actually after I am done on the blogs, I have to get back to grooming.

Dogs had fun outside today. I was out with them for a bit but mostly it was Nathan and Dennis.

The dogs are truly enjoyable, at this point. I can't believe the 1st 3 go home in 6 days. I need to get my magic shoes out and allow more hours in a day so I can get it all done.

Wednesday
Jun242020

Oh the Fun of the Run

Here is today's gallery.

We are windy and cool and the pups are loving it. We think rain is coming though so the last play session will have to be upstairs. We are hoping for heat so we can get the pups in the pool. With the son gone - the one that cut the grass, we have it waist high - not really but it feels that way. Nathan is having way too much fun to cut it but I want the pups in the grass, in the pool and in the car before they go home. More things to get done before July 1st.

Why is it when you think you have a ton of time it turns out that you don't.

Pups LOVE, LOVE the wind and didn't flinch at the thunder the other day. They are really great pups.

Tuesday
Jun232020

Love Day

Even Sky got into this Love business. I have to say we have great pups and older dogs. I just love them to pieces.

Here is the gallery.

Nathan has been at it all day with puppy selection. He kept coming into me to discuss. He's out getting Japanese and I may have a gin and tonic or a pain pill. Not sure which.

Pups had a ton of fun today. They got rain sprinkles on them, I am told. Good conditioning. No concern by any.