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.

Sunday
May252025

Sunday News

Here is the gallery.

This is a windspinner I made. Just having fun. It helps to decorate the garden.

We went to a seminar today at Whos Walking Who. Gillian is back involved so it was great to see her. Dogs came - dogs departed and more tomorrow. I have to get up and do 3 dogs starting at 730am so they are ready. 

When we were coming back from Ajax we noticed low funnel clouds but by the time we hit the DVP, they were gone. It is now bright and sunny outdoors.

Dennis was on a marathon of cleaning dog beds so for the last 2 days, I have done way too much laundry. He does this often. LOL

Getting tired of the rain. How about you?

Saturday
May242025

Day Off

Camera is not working so we have to find the other. So no photos today. Dogs are having fun. Weather is not good. 

Not much to report - weather and camera - oh boy....

Friday
May232025

Really More Rain

Here is the gallery.

You may see the dogs getting muddy. I am doing the best I can getting mud out. Think they are growing tired of wetness. Us too!

We had a lot of activity indoors. Dogs played. We played running games and hide and seek. They had a ton of fun but think they enjoy sun and warmth. Well maybe I do but I suspect they do too!

Thursday
May222025

Wet and Dirty

No gallery today. The dogs are getting muddy and wet. I almost want to give up it is so bad and it is supposed to be this way all week. 

Pippin has departed. Thanks you truly for Purdy's cherry cordials. I haven't had them in eons. So genuinely lucky to have them in our lives.

We went to get Starter Mousse as dogs like Harlow need the softness and the way she likes it makes it desirable. She doesn't do great with hard kibble these days. Warning, if you get some, cans have reduced half in size and are now up to 4.35 a can twice a day. It used to be just months ago 3.00 a can and twice the size. Raising prices have begun. Getting crazy. We are down to our last bag of kibble so we will see what has happened with prices. If this keeps going, we may have to raise boarding fees. We are trying not to even though we are cheaper than everyone.

It is damp cold outside. Dennis is doing crazy games with the dogs inside as he totally believes they need fun - me too. We do this everytime the weather is bad. We work their minds and body. Nathan does his part snuggling at tv time.

Hope all of you are staying dry and warm.

Wednesday
May212025

Between Wetness

Here is the gallery.

Inbetween rain the dogs went out. We had off and on rain all day and they say it will be like that all week.

We also had no internet but we have a backup so I managed to still get on. Our outage also made the news. LOL I suspect it was due to all Richmond Hill being out due to an update they did and Scotia Bank was completely down. 

Dogs still did runs in the hall and games. They have been very busy. They are now chilling watching tv in my office and in the tv room as well as hanging out all over Dennis. 

I have to laugh as one dog that isn't supposed to have a bath came in black so I am drying them out and going to attempt to blow the mud out of the coat. Lets hope I am successful. I have NO control if a dog rolls or doesn't. I can act like a crazy person to stop them but sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. 

Tuesday
May202025

Dogs Do Smile

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As we are exposed to so many dogs, it is fun to see the ones that do smile widely. It makes your heart skip a beat.

We have much rain all week coming so today Nathan and the dogs are lounging. Dennis just got finished feeding and I am blogging - soon to do the dishes. 

We have sun out so outside is great at the moment. We all want summer. Will we ever really get it?

I think I recovered from nonstop activity with family being here. I feel old - lol. As much as I exercise nd get healthy, I was exhausted. 

We have a couple of bird baths in the backyard and the dogs were chasing the birds that landed. It is as if it is a game. The birds fly away. The dogs lounge and then it all begins again.

Monday
May192025

Lounging in Sweatshirts

Here is the gallery.

It is cool. The dogs don't seem to mind. Our pool is not busy. LOL We are recovering from a busy weekend. The busy-ness comes back tomorrow. The dogs are having fun indeed!

I am starting to groom tomorrow at 7am.Pickups all seem to be early and today is my day off.

Ms Pepper departed. She will be missed. Ollie and Petey arrived. So did Ms. Tia! Did I miss someone? Nathan was in charge so ... 

Sunday
May182025

Cooling Down

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I have to laugh. Leo drank a huge face of water and Pixie was eating her hair. They so make me laugh. It was a great visit with them. They have now departed.

Family has departed. They got up at 2am to drive back to North Carolina. It was great to see them. I gave a sticker maker to the grandkids as I do not use it that much but they just adored using it so it found a new home.

Now I need to groom a dog and then recover. I am tired after this weekend and I so wish it was warm. I have a sweatshirt on outdoors and still am cold. As a matter of fact I have a sweatshirt on indoors too. I so want a consistent week of heat. We shall see when that comes.

I have a friend doing supernatural with me. It is great to see she is using it and she is having fun. Fun is what it is about.

The dogs are chilling mostly indoors now. A plant was starting to turn brown due to cold and Dennis had to desire to bring the plants in so it is what it is.

Do you read a theme here? It is COLD. :-)

Saturday
May172025

Playing Catch Up

Here is a gallery from the past couple of days.

Just a few photos to share. We are tired. I need to do dishes and head to bed. The dogs had a ton if fun. May tomorrow be more of the sam

Friday
May162025

No Gallery Day

Just too much going on so no gallery. We have family here so it is BUSY!

Thursday
May152025

No Gallery Day

Just too busy so I will add today's photos to tomorrow's gallery. With family in, it is a zoo here. LOL 

Dogs are enjoying. They have been playing. I did manage to get my exercise in but it was truncated. It is what it is. I could have swam but the girls didn't have their swimsuit - for shame.

Life is busy with dogs and humans.

Wednesday
May142025

We Have Visitors

Here is the gallery.

Family has come in and we are busy, busy, busy but in a good way. I was hoping the weather was better but my friend in the mountains next to Park City, Utah had snow. Imagine that so we are not so bad.

Dogs had fun today. Nava was here  for her combout. 

It was a lot of fun with the dogs but we await pickups and then Dennis will watch the dogs while we head out to eat with family.

Dennis vacuumed the deck yesterday. Yes - a wet and dry vac and he vacuumed it. I laughed. It worked.

He is tired of cleaning floors due to debris they drag in. 

Catch you tomorrow.

Tuesday
May132025

Busy Week

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We have family coming in tomorrow so we will have short blogs all week. 

I just had combed out Hallie and here she is a mess of all messes. I laugh as it shows how much she embraces life. Cassie is sitting next to her. She is still a full of life busy dog that we adore. 

Dogs played. It is now sprinkling so they are inside playing. 

We have much to do as family is coming in a day earlier than we suspected. Dogs are going to love the grandkids. It will be fun!

Monday
May122025

1st Really Hot Day

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The dogs had fun. Me, I had to transplant plants, check sprinklers, exercise and well getting the bed etc ready for the grandkids coming in on Wednesday. I am thankful that I overwinter my plants. I still have cannas to buy but the rest is from plants we bring in. It saves a great deal in new plants as plants are sky high this year. 

We have family coming on Wednesday. I did manage to get into the pool as the dogs watched me. I did that after all the transplanting. I so needed it. 

Dogs played like crazy in and out. They totally had a blast. 

Harlow looks like she is finally putting on weight. She eats 3 times a day.

I think dogs and a couch is calling me. Dennis is still working. 

Sunday
May112025

Happy Mother's Day

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If you have canine with 4 paws and/or human - this is a celebration of mom's day for all the moms out there. You make everyone's life easier!

We had a mad dash of play here throughout the day. I did go to the garden center and oh my gad are plants high this year and so is potting soil. The cheap soil we got from Loblaws was filled with debris. I was unimpressed.

This week we have family coming in so it will be mighty busy. It will be fun but lots to get ready for. 

I have 2 apple watch straps if anyone wants for nothing. I use one with a buckle and Apple wouldn't accept a return. One is a magnetic link strap 46mm and the other is a braided solo loop midnight 46mm. They each cost $129 <-- yours for free for pickup. Hate to just throw them away. 

Saturday
May102025

Warm Day

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It was a wonderful day outside today. Kandoos mom went way out of her way to make me a cake and bring me Italian ice that they don't make any longer. How wonderful is that and we got to see Kandoo too - bonus!

Above is Harlow. She was lounging today outside. She was in heaven. It makes me happy when she so enjoys!

I am trying to go to a garden center tomorrow. Went to the Farmer's market closeby but they are not going to do plants this year. For shame. 

Hoping everyone has a wonderful mother's day. 

Friday
May092025

Getting Ready

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We have family coming in so we - well Dennis and I are organizing the basement so the grandkids can sleep there. That meant moving exercise equipment etc. We also have a bed there so I have to make it and get a lot of cozy blankets down there. They come in next week but I really don't want to do it last minute. 

Pictured here is Pippin giving my leg hugs while I clicked. He is such a loving boy.

The sun was out bright today. The dogs loved being outside. I am also trying to get the pool ready. They say one day next week may be swimming weather. It feels so late this year for heat. Oh well.

It is Mother's Day this weekend so I hope everyone celebrating has a mighty fine day.

I do believe the dogs were in heaven to

Thursday
May082025

Chills Coming

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Frost they say tonight. We just put on our air. I am so laughing. Have to cover plants. 

This is Bailey jumping for joy. 

The dogs found the rabbit today and chased the poor thing all over the yard despite me saying NO!

Nathan is sick so he has been in bed all day. 

We had fun despite the cool. 

Family coming next week. It is going to be crazy busy times!

Wednesday
May072025

Lounging

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Wonderful weather for lounging for humans and dogs alike. Poor Nathan has major allergies so he is miserable. 

Next week our grandkids and son and daughter-in-law come to visit so we are busy getting the pool ready and the bedrooms they will use. It is going to be fun - busy but fun. 

Pippin was in pure heaven - well they all were sitting outside. I need to clean the air conditioner before we can put it on. My office is mighty warm but still the dogs come to keep me company. They love like none other.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day. 

Tuesday
May062025

Warm Day for Play

Here is the gallery.

The dogs had fun. Life is good in and out. The play is - well ongoing and maybe they are celebrating warmer times. 

Our outdoor furniture is out. The dogs are laying all over it - us too. I actually got to sit outside today to play on the ipad.

Wjat about you?