Friday, June 24, 2016 at 8:16PM Too much going on today. I had dogs to do before Pet Expo for others and myself. Then after doing one they cancelled. hehehe Well at least he is clean now.
So, on that note I am only going to share some photos taken today. I am too tired. Sorry...
Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6:13PM 
SUMMER PET FEST DETAILS: June 25-26 2016 10am to 5pm daily at Downsview Park’s Festival Terrace, 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto, ON M3K 2B6. TTC accessible. We will be there this Saturday at 930am.
See more about the location here.
Tracy, Dennis and Jon will be holding down the fort - so to speak - for the morning.
We hope to get some swimming in this weekend. It wasn't all that warm today.
Sorry this is so short but weather was good and instead of clicking so much I got to play with the dogs. I know you don't begrudge me that. Plus we have the Katie here just for the day. It's a treat!
Started thinning out Coops coat and that takes awhile. Will be doing that daily till they finish their move, get set up etc. We wish them a safe, easy and enjoyable move. I know moving is not fun but does Cooper know French yet?
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:28PM 
Cooper is a riot. I groomed him as I did everyone today and he stretched out as if to say - time for a nap.
Og Rocco - I had you poifect for going home and there you make yourself a mess. Just love it!
Truffie was in that midset - you can forget about brushing me you know!
Reggie laid on the pool stairs and well he needs to be brushed out again. It's been one of those days.
Benji had a full comb out as did all but he kept saying - don't be stingy on those treats. I don't do this for nothing.
Kona is laying his head on Ella as I type. I have to laugh!
Guess what? Add to all the excitement - Saffron is having her heat. Got to add some excitement around here. It's pretty boring, you know!
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 9:00PM 
This was my no groom day and aren't they a gorgeous natural looking crew. Tomorrow I play catch-up. Not often I head to the vets with pups so I know you forgive me. hehehehe
Everyone is doing really well. I notice I need to wash my door window at the back. It's a lovely blur. I bet you when I clean it tomorrow 2 minutes later it will look the same.
Blogs are short but I vow to do better tomorrow.
PS: Kona shares his treats with Ella.
Monday, June 20, 2016 at 8:39PM We are all having a blast but now I have to haed outside with the dogs and pups before we get rain. Will play catch-up on Wednesday but will try to get something more up tomorrow.
Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:37AM 
We wish the Stella a huge happy 5th birthday today! Hugs from the Talemaker crew!
Huge Happy Birthday to Moolly too!
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 8:03PM 
Sorry as it is Father's Day the blogs are short. Here's a gallery from today. Also check out Spice's blog to see Luna playing with the pups. These are not all of the photos. I am simply out of time.
Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 7:39PM 
Tomorrow we will try to get Kona, Rocco and Ziggy in swimming. We were too busy to do a swimming day even though I jumped in the pool between visits it was a hurried experience. I wanted to get in after but well there was the blog and puppy play et. Now that it is edging up on 8pm I may do a tv show with Nathan and the dogs so forgive me.
Kona is so smittened with Ella that its hard to explain. It's like the boy that gives flowers to the next door neighbour gal each day and just gazes into her eyes. Ella just LOVES it. Love to know what Ella has.
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 9:11PM 
Ella and SparkySome of the dogs wanted to swim, some not. Kona and Ziggy was very happy not going in even though they were invited. I think it had something to do with Dennis relaxing in thed tv room with food. hahahaha
Roxie Going to Jump on raft
She Made It
Ella and ClaritySeems like Trouble is a water dog and we will have to try to get her in again tomorrow. Maybe we will try Ziggy and Kona tomorrow or Sunday. Benji's here for a bit so we have time to comb him out before swimming times.
You see, I comb out all dogs before swimming and then after swimming so my ability to do x number of dogs is limited. I can only do so much and thus the issue. I still have a dog to groom and it si 9:16pm. That means a very late night for me plus my usual dish, pen etc clean ups.
Here's a video (keep trying) of Sparky, Clarity, Trouble and well Kat drying himself. Roxie, Ella and Inula also went swimming.
Videos:
Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:05PM Sorry no update. We actually spent so much time with the dogs that it's now 9pm and I didn't get to this blog but let's see....
Ziggy wants to sit on my lap while I eat. Sparky wants to snuggle at tv time. Dolly (now home) wants to play like a crazy monkey.
Kona is totally smitten by Ella. He especially loves her after she swims. Now what is that about?
Rocco plays with every one and I swear I have to get a video of him and his slow bowl. It's a fun sight each meal time.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:00PM Tried to get everyone interested in swimming and everyone would rather take a nap with Nathan. What is that about?
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 8:38PM 
Our friend Mary came down and spent some time with the pups. She is in town with her husband and they dropped Sparky off to visit us. We are thrilled.
The dogs are doing well today. The Kona comes back tomorrow for a visit.
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7:22PM 
Do you feel better now? Nathan's Ankylosing spondylitis is giving him issues so he is getting massaged with the massager and kissed by the Ziggy. Can't get better than that.
Do you know Panda still plays with Trouble like she is a wee baby. Trouble no longer sees her as a milk bar.
Logan has such soul-filled eyes. I had so many hugs from him today.
Brewski was so funny today. I rather think he is enjoying the cool. He tackled Stone today and flattened him. Oh, it was all in fun but seeing Stone's surprised face was priceless. Didn't capture it. Starting to think I need a camera in my hand ALWAYS.
Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 8:59PM 
Ziggy LOVES comfort. He also loves this cooler weather. Me, not so much. But I reveled in seeing the dogs enjoy it. It was windy. It was cool but Ziggy and the crew is now laying all over the tv room and on Nathan watching tv. Ah, the life!
Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 6:04PM 
Leti's baby came to visit and all LETI WOULD DO IS SAY - NO MILK AT THE MILK BAR - YOU KNOW.
It was great to see him. It is actually too muggy hot out so not many photos but Ziggy is having a blast. Mickey also came for a bath and play. It's quiet around here!
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 7:52PM 
This is Oscar and Stone having a blast. Inside, outside they manage to have fun. I painted a table today and they had to play indoors till it was dry. It only took an hour so we played crazy chase games in the house.
Oscar departs tonight. Ziggy arrived. Man oh man will miss Oscar sitting on my neck or lap watching tv. Maybe Ziggy will take up the spot. We shall see. Off to watch tv now.
Tomorrow we get to see Elvis. Mickey and Mia. Hoping the rain forecast is wrong. Wishing I had pool time today. Oh well.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:01PM 
Look who is on the cover. This issue just came out today. Hope you enjoy. Blog is well just this as I have no clicks. Everyone is having a complete blast!
For more info go to http://www.havanesebreed.com/ - Issue #35 starts off with an article by Gillian Ridgeway called Double Your Fun followed by Separation Anxiety by Dave Thorpe. Then we have an article by Melissa Westgard about Havanese Life in Sweden. Bill Burns is back with a three part article titled What’s Going on Here? Christine Kreutzer shares a Nursing Home Story and Inge Shears writes about A Thanksgiving Feast. Suzanne McKay is back with a contribution called All the Same. “New Places, New Faces” continues the ongoing adventures of Lyndall Fry writing from the viewpoint of her dog, Saki. Wendy Allenby shares her Uniquely British Perspective while Kate Hamilton shares a story titled Nothing for Granted. Scott C. Tomassi sent in a wonderful article about the 2015 Morris and Essex Kennel Club Show. The Pox of Popular Sires is a thought provoking article by Carol Beuchat PhD. Pat Parkhouse sent in coverage of the 2016 Canadian National and Regional Specialty held in BC and Rita Thomas contributed an article titled Havanese and Autoimmune Problems. I shared a one page anonymous poem called Just a Dog and finally Know Your Responsibilities by Tom Wettlauffer.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 5:38PM 
We wanted to do grass time with the wee ones but the grass is too long and too wet but that was okay for the older crew as you can see in this video. It's ever so cold for this time of the year. I had to take in some plants.
Rain is coming again so that means brusha, brush. :-) Can you believe I was brushed today?
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 5:42PM 
River and her sister Tosca having a blast. No gallery today. Life got in the way.
Monday, June 6, 2016 at 7:23PM 
I had so many great moments of play and then I went and deleted them. I think I have so much on my mind that I did an oops and it was unfortunate as I had brewer flying through teh air. When I realized this and I took the camera out again, he was spent. I did manage to get a few others but Logan was too tuckered out. I even had him giving a huge kiss to my daughter. when you screw up, you really screw up. Here is what I did catch. I am still upset with what I lost.