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.

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Friday
Apr122019

Pingo Update

He is so adorable, don't you think?

Here is a video of Pingo playing his humans new whistle game. :) 

Hello! 

I wanted to send you a little update and share a few of Pingos little quirks! 

He isn’t much of a cuddler. He prefers snoozing in his pen and on the floor than on our bed or couch. So much so that we have gotten used to leaving blankets and pillows around for him to cuddle up against. :) we don’t mind, we understand it takes time to get used to our movements and smells. 

Pingo loves to play, he has fun toys but always opts for a dish towel. He is a simple creature, it would seem. 

When he is sleeping and not playing he can be found on his back, under a blanket, squeezed between two pillows, or hugging a stuffed animal. 

He eats his food happily, and drinks lots of water. And hits the pee pad every time. 

Pingo is incredibly polite with strangers, a bit cautious but warms up quickly. He learned sit, and lie down on the second day. He knows his name, responds to whistles, and LOVES fetch. We are slowly teaching him paw and stay. All in good time.  

He is nervous around microwaves and washing machines and today I learned that he barks at shadows. But honestly, I do not blame him, those are all very scary things.

My mom owns a Boarder Collie and a German Shepard mix and although they are renowned to be smart dogs, I think Pingo would give them a run for their money. 

 He is far smarter than I would have anticipated. Sometimes I look into his deep brown eyes and I can feel him, listening, thinking, and learning.

He is a little nervous around the brush, but he is getting used to the comb. Which is what I will use for the time being. I want to keep his coat long. And see how it progresses in colour. So eventually, with lots of treats, and patience he will get used to it. 

Below are images of him sleeping. All on his back, as usual. I am going to try to send a follow up email with a video of a game my friend and I play with Pingo. She whistles, he runs. I whistle, he runs back, he could do it for hours if we let him.  

Dusan and I love him more than anything. When he learns something new we tell everyone we know. We are proud parents and thank you all for all the work and love you put into these lovely creatures. 

Enjoy the photos 

 

Reader Comments (6)

Oh he is adorable ❤️

April 13, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterAngela

Yeah Stormy really makes some sensational pups. All with personality plus!

April 13, 2019 | Registered CommenterDarlah

What a delightful little soul. That laying on their back is precious. We give so many belly rubs its a wonder they have any hair left on their bellies.

What a sweetie! 🤗

April 15, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterLiz and Abby

Sweet.

April 20, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterShannon

Love the video, he’s adorable

April 25, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterSimone Bronfman

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