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! 

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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.

Friday
Feb192016

Short Update Day

All the dogs are great (taking a nap with Nathan at the moment) - Danielle not so much. She is in emergency as she has profuse bleeding from the stoma. So we are hoping they can correct it and stop the bleeding and send her home but not sure. 

We are still hopeful. I am updating the other blogs. This one will be short. Beauty of the ipad.

Thursday
Feb182016

Just a Few Snaps

Dogs are really doing well though we now have 4 gals in heat in the tv room separated from the boys and tonight the grand daughters will be sitting with them watching tv when we have the 6 week visit with the Leti Puppy people. 

Heats last 3 weeks.

Everyone loves Caddie and Envy.

I am tired. Wish I could take a nap but maybe it's an early night to bed. 

The dogs are coming in slushy and I hear by this weekend it may be warm again.

Murphy is a drenched rag today. Got to get her dry before departure. heh

I promise tomorrow I will click more. 

Wednesday
Feb172016

Short Updates Today

We have visitors today and we are going out to eat with them. Yes, that means the boys are coming. That means blogs have to be done early and I have to get out of my grooming clothes. hahaha 

A few days ago Roxie started her heat. Adele started hers today. Kat thinks someone is in his prime as his teeth are chattering. 

It's called the crazy times.

Dogs are all playing but it is rather slushy out there. Check out the gallery. Coco and Doozie have been amazing us with all their bows and twirls. It's a riot and quite wonderful what Carol has done with them. 

That's it for today. 

Tuesday
Feb162016

Three Updates Today

Circle of love... and the dogs are loving the snow. Even managed to get one of Cooper early morning before he went home. Mostly these were snapped by me this morning. See the gallery.

This is snowballs on the belly weather but it doesn't seem to be an issue with the pups. They ignore that they have them.

Tuesday
Feb162016

Happy 5th: More Bday Below

Five years ago, I wrote - Meet Fiona and sire: Paula's chocolate Phantom - pups. 2 gals, 2 boys. From top, gal, boy, gal, boy. Now to catch shut-eye while Nathan relieves me. 36 hours without sleep is tiring.

Happy Birthday Lady Abigail, Truffie, Sadie and Cody!

Roxie's duo also arrived today.

Tuesday
Feb162016

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Katie!!  Wow...has time ever flown!!!

Happy birthday to her brother Odin as well.

Roxie with her 2 beauties!

Monday
Feb152016

Need a Brushing Crew

Teddy has departed. Levon and Trigger has arrived. It's still cold but they are playing outside a bit more that our deep freeze days. See the gallery. This gallery was taken early today.

Just before bed Cooper will get bathed. He departs first thing and I didn't want to get up at 6am and start bathing. So, tomorrow morning he will just get lined combed. Cody and Micky will also depart. But then Alvin comes for a play day. Frannie and Ozzie will drop in. It's going to be a fun week but not sure if Kat and Truffie will survive the boyfriends coming in Wednesday. They will be here 1 week and then when Paula returns from her holiday, we will have to drive them to Barrie at the crack of dawn. It will be worth it at the end of the day.

But I have to say I surely wish I had the pool. Crossing my fingers that April is deep hot spring. hahahaha

Sunday
Feb142016

Happy Valentine's Day

Here's a skimp gallery. I apologize but its still too cold for the dogs to run so I can snap and well its a holiday.

Dogs are loving playing indoors. We are hoping the deep cold goes soon so we or I can get back to snapping but tomorrow I have baths to do for others. Cooper will get done just before bed tomorrow night as his Momma and Daddy are coming early Tuesday. This way I can just touch him up and he won't get dirty. We will also say goodbye to Cody, Mickey and Teddy this week. But we have Levon and Trigger dropping in so a lively place will be had. 

Daisy said NO WAY to going out today though we did manage to get her out she thought this was not what sane beings do.

We have plans to watch tv - perhaps something romantic and get draped by dogs. It will be a fun day and I may even have a gin and tonic. heh

We had leftover Chinese - not as good as fresh but hey we had it yesterday. Looking forward to a relaxing rest of the day, I hope.

Saturday
Feb132016

Way Too Cold

Lifting paws is a sure sign it is too cold and if you are Daisy you lay on your tummy and lift all 4 paws and then stand on 3 legs. What a riot she is. Cooper comes in very quickly but he doesn't seem to be bothered as much. They are only out a minute or 2 or 3 at the max. It's an indoor day for the most part. It will be quick outs and ins. Here is the gallery. So this is all the photos you will get. 

I think the biggest issue is humans and dogs are not used to it.

Also Spice and Jeannie are in heat so Kat has lost his mind. This is not fun seriously.

We also may do Chinese today as it is bound to be too busy even with take out. We are waiting to see when they open. They tend to come in when they come in. 

Friday
Feb122016

Half Smile Day

Yes, this is a half smile - oh - I may be thinking up something delicious to do smile. What a riot. Love it!

We have snowflakes in the air. Dogs are still finding it too cold so not many photos but we are playing like crazy indoors. Here is a gallery. As you will notice with Cooper's hair that it's also windy on top of cold. 

For Valentines Day, I may make some chicken strips for the dogs - freshly made. They have to celebrate too and I surely love them to bits - ours and those that visit! Have to make the day special for them too. May start Saturday night.

Us, we are going to do takeout Chinese. I already made a list and we are going to watch tv bathed in dogs. What better way can one spend it. May even have a drink to celebrate

Last time we went out for dinner on the 14th we had to have a set menu and someone tried to pick a fight with Nathan for accidently bumping into his girlfriend. We figure its easier going another day or staying in and getting food in. People get crazy when it is too busy. 

So, if you are going out, breathe deep and just ignore and enjoy each other. If it is you and the dogs - well even better, I say. heh Dogs are the very best company ever! 

Thursday
Feb112016

Too Cold: Few More Pix Added

Yes, Daisy has the foot up. After I quickly clicked this, in she went. When a dog lifts their paws they are telling you it is uncomfie. So no wild running photos. 

The blogs will be extra short but realize they are playing, They are having a ton of fun mostly indoors and they have more humans to play with. That's a win/win.

Here is today's gallery. It's not like yesterdays but hoping it warms up tomorrow and we will have another huge gallery.

Wednesday
Feb102016

Finally Snow

You finally get photos when I go out and click. I was sick all last night - not up to par but was sick of not getting many photos so I went out and clicked. Here is the gallery. It's still lightly snowing but here's hoping it stays. The dogs surely love it. It's as if they went ahhhhh its snow!

Tuesday
Feb092016

TV Room Snoozes

Here is today's gallery. We finally got a very light dusting but really unless something happens, it won't stay. Dogs were out taking advantage of it and then in usual fashion they take a nap. It is important that they do as they play so hard. 

It's nice to have the grabdkids around as they get the running ala grandpa fashion.

Everyone was standing in line for their comb out this morning. They really like the Crumps Beef Tendersticks. Comb outs didn't last too long but they are knot free.

Monday
Feb082016

Mostly Heads

Nathan seens to be under the weather (snoring in the office) - Jon too. Me, I am just playing catchup. Looks like Jeannie may be in heat. So we play the game of separation. Here's today's gallery.

We almost had snow but it went away as fast as it came. 

The dogs are LOVING having extra people around. I have to laugh as that includes the visitors. They have so many laps to choose from and so many to try to get treats from. 

We had a mad game of running in the back. I rushed to get the camera and realized I didn't have a stick in it. Nathan loves when that happens.

Still, we managed to have great fun. We just didn't capture it so you will have to imagine. Sorry about that.

Sunday
Feb072016

Late Updates

Sorry late night as it was Nathan's brother's 60th birthday party. Tracy, Dennis, the grandkids and Jon held down the fort so to speak. I just have a few photos as I really want to watch the game. They watch golf so now I get to watch football after blogs.

Rocco and Cody are also here but no photos. They are having a great time. When I say a great time - oh my gad the dogs love our grandkids being around as they also play with them. 

Tomorrow I promise I will click but with the party - well I am so behind.

Saturday
Feb062016

Such a Day

I brush Cooper out and he is a complete mess. Why? He just LOVES to go under the deck and he plays a game of hunt and seek with Spicy. It's a riot. But today, I give up. Just know he will be clean when you pick him up. heh

Oh River you are so funny playing with Patches. Such cute faces you make and Patches is find of you too. 

Nothing like a visit froma brother. These two played like they never had a break from each other. It was a riot to watch.

Catch the gallery today.

Magic was also here for a trim and bath. 

Friday
Feb052016

Just Chillin: 2 Updates Today

PJ and Lucy have departed. Today I relied on Nathan to take the photos of the adults. As usual he didn't get many but maybe I will try doing it tomorrow. :-) Here is the gallery.

Dogs are doing really well enjoying each other.

River has started sleeping with Sarah. When leads were put on Stone and River they did the bucking bronco. Oh we have work to do. 

Coops decided that as soon as I watch tv my lap was it. He found that if he spread out wide that he didn't have to share except with 1 other. Yes, he knows what he is doing. It's so funny!

Friday
Feb052016

Birthday Celebrations Last 2 Days: More Photos 

Shady and NoraHappy 4th birthday to Shady, Lucy, Brie, Ozzie, Biggie, Envy and happy homecoming date for Nora!!

TreLaciRingoHappy 4th birthday to Tre, Kobe, Laci and Ringo. 

Exciting times!!!! How did the time fly?

Thursday
Feb042016

Chase and Fun

Nathan only took a few photos today. Not sure why but it may have something to do with the coffee maker dying before our morning coffee and running out of dog food, chicken run and a can opener dying. So, he had to do quite a bit of running around so less clicks. Here is the gallery.

Charlie was over for his grooming. He had a total blast. I do believe he missed seeing River and Stone - oh us too but nothing like some pack mates.

Soon I will be heading into the tv room and guess who will be on my lap? Coops and Teddy. After Coops gets on he spreads out so no room except for 2. That's okay. The rest snuggle on the couch with everyone else.

Wednesday
Feb032016

Warm But Windy

Cooper arrived nicely groomed and now look at him. Between the play, the wind and well just rolling around he fits in nicely as all of them despite brushing look like they haven't been touched. 

Oh well - they had fun and it was warm. Now we wait for the temps to drop.

Nothing like living the life of a dawg. 

Here's the gallery.