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.

Thursday
Jan252024

The 5 is Playing

Here is the gallery.

They had a blast and I had a blast watching them. I was upstairs with them twice and Dennis will go up with them shortly the next 2 times.

They are playing quieter. It always happens when the numbers reduced.

They also played in water today thinking it was great fun. I was not impressed but laughed inside.

The toilet flushing no longer bothers them. Nathan goes out and they peer out a window waiting for his return at times. It's a curious example of curiousity.

Life is fun. They run. They sail through the air and well just love those mind toys.

We have a few days before the next departs. I have to get everything done and I try here and there but the humans think I need to do other things. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Wednesday
Jan242024

Percy's New Family 

Here is the gallery of the morning play today. 

Percy has departed. We miss him already! He's a truly fun puppy! Getting quiet. The pups and I believe the humans had a wonderful time before departure. Next one to go home is Pippin but not till the 28th.

He was so adorable giving me kisses while the play was going on.

Here is the family gallery.

The play went on and on. They had fun.

Here is the gallery before the departure.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Tuesday
Jan232024

Percy's Last Bath: 2 Blog Day

Here is the gallery.

This boy was a star in the bath - for all of it. Now if it stops snowing, he may be departing tomorrow. :-)

He is now upstairs playing and enjoying life.

Two blogs today. 1 departure, 1 bath.

The pups did have an event-filled day!

Tuesday
Jan232024

Cody's New Family

Here is the gallery of the family photos.

What a cutie and he is already in his home. Can't wait to hear how the kids are with him after they come home from school.

Here is the gallery before and during the departure.

Later today, Percy will get a bath and have his photos. I will place that in a different post. He departs tomorrow. 

The pups are sleeping. They do not usually feel departures till there are only a few left. They do have a great sleep after expelling energy.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Monday
Jan222024

Two Blog Night: 1 Pup Departs Tomorrow

Here is the gallery.

Sorry I am so late but I am still not done with Cody's stuff to go home. It has been an insane day and if someone gives me info the day before and I say yes - best check my sanity level.

Pups had a great time playing upstairs. I think I will be having a late night. I will get to videos soon. 

Soon they will be heading upstairs. I will be finishing blogs then finishing Cody's stuff. I think it will be a late night.

I can't believe the 1st Sage pup departs tomorrow. 

What a day and I will miss this crew!

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Monday
Jan222024

Cody's Last Bath Before Departure

Here is his bath gallery.

Cody's full name is Talemaker Cody Leverton. He was great for the bath and he is the reason I am so late on blogs as I spent all day getting things ready in among my usual stuff.

He departs tomorrow at noon. 

Sunday
Jan212024

Last Sage Visit Before Departures

Here is the gallery.

We had a play session then a family visit and the pups are just waking up. They really expelled their energy today. Play, play play... and now assigning pups will be figured out hopefully tonight.

There are no losers here. The pups are all quite sensational, imho. I am biased but I have also been blessed to spend each day with them.

Exciting times to come!

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Saturday
Jan202024

They Are After Me

Here is a gallery.

Nathan says, I am being attacked and it is so delightful.

I can't believe we have a puppy visit tomorrow. You are going to love the pups. 

They play with spirit. They jump. They run and their abilities are getting perfected every day. 

I know I am biased but they really are such a source of enjoyment.
I can't wait to share them with you tomorrow!

 

Friday
Jan192024

Playing Up a Storm

Here is the gallery.

Pups had a grand time playing today. They have been upstairs twice so far. They jump and run with ease. It is interesting when playing tug who wins which time. They seem to take turns.

On Sunday they will have the visit and then pups will get assigned but we will need choices in right after the visit or that will delay everything. So please, come visit and choose and then all my work begins. LOL I have already started to prep but too much I need to do after pups are assigned and I have names etc

Pups just arrived back downstairs and it seems they are not ready to go to sleep yet - how unusual. They will fall asleep soon. Every now and then they are not ready for sleep.

I put a huge ice cube in their water and they spent time batting it around and making a mess.

Life is fun for pups!

 

Thursday
Jan182024

Oh the Play With the Adults

Here is the gallery.

Life is grand when you have play in your life as these pups do. I watch them and they have pure joy. They tug, they pounce, they run and other times just chill. 

I so love watching. Don't you?

Soon these pups will depart. I will miss them...

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.