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
May052023

Nami Pool and Rain

Here is the gallery.

We have a LOT to do so blogs will be short. Pups were outside in wet again. It is good conditioning. They ran and played like banshees.

Check out the videos.

Thursday
May042023

In and Out

Check out the gallery on Willow's blog.

I have to say the pups had a blast outdoors. You will have to watch the videos I am uploading as they show Rebel and the pups chasing her. It was a riot. She had fun and so did they and when they got too much they jumped up on the table. It was so funny and I needed that!

These pups are so fun now. They sure can run and expel their energy. Nothing like a total puppy fix and it was!

Wednesday
May032023

New Tunnel

Check out the gallery on Hallie's blog.

We got a new tunnel that is circular and has a bed in the middle or you can unzip and have it straight. The dogs had a blast with it. Even Nami ran through it much to my delight. Then the pups jumped over the tunnel into the bed that paused - hmm how do we get out.

Check out the videos to see what they did.

Oh they like the other tunnel too but when I saw it on Amazon, I had to try it to see if the pups would enjoy and pups and adults did but especially Nami and her pups. She was chasing them through the tunnel and it was as if they were giggling at her play with them. 

Every now and then something new is a good thing and adds fun.

Tuesday
May022023

Oh The Fun

Here is the gallery.

The pups had to play indoors today as it was simply too wet but we hear Sunday and Monday is warm. Will we get pups in pool by then? No chance to get 16 in the pool but maybe some including me. LOL

We still have 1 person that has not responded to us with the choices. I am having heart palpitations. I need a gin and tonic. LOL Going to be a challenge getting everything done. We will do what we need to.

Here are the videos.

Monday
May012023

Enjoying the Outdoors

Here is the gallery from the outdoor play.

The pups are about to go upstairs after having a blast outside then eating and a serious nap. They are having 16 1/4 cups at a feeding now. Is all eating 1/4 cup - not sure. It depends on their size.

They run. They play. They have a TOTAL blast. It was nice after a weekend indoors to get them outside. 

Check out the few videos.

Sunday
Apr302023

What a Weekend

Galleries can be found on Hallie and Willow's blog.

The pups were sensational - don't you think and the moms are too. They are social loving human beings. I hope their friendliness wasn't too much but I love how they love. 

Please send us your top 3 picks along with a blurb about your lifestyle. Send us possible pickup dates.

Videos will be uploaded after blogs probably during the time I am eating. Have not had time to eat today.

Saturday
Apr292023

Before 8 Week Visit

Here is the gallery

Pups had a play session before the visit and soon they will wake up, people will show up and they will be spirited soul. Though they have never played in the kitchen.

So, let's see how it goes. 

I also have 2 dogs to groom after the visit. Oh boy so other blogs may be late. I need to do the dogs before blogging.

We have been busy as it has been raining all day. 

Check out the videos.

Friday
Apr282023

Afternoon Outdoor Play

Here is the gallery. Each gallery on each blog is unique.

Pups are nice and fluffy. They are so happy to play outside. They had 2 play sessions outdoors before the rain arrived. Next one will be upstairs. Play, baths, blow dry and play again. What a day! Tomorrow visits.

Check out the videos coming shortly.

Thursday
Apr272023

Outdoors Imagine That

Here is the gallery.

We had Rebel playing with the dogs. Rebel is a chocolate. I am posting her so you can see the colour of the coat. Rebel had her hair chewed off by Nami then Chai and whomever. Why? She plays hard and was a physical dog. She is now older and her hair is coming back in. 

Rebel loves playing with the pups. I hope I got the photo of a Nami pup on her back biting her ear and she didn't care. It was a riot. 

It was grand to have an outdoor play session.

Check out the videos.

Wednesday
Apr262023

Run and Play

Check out the gallery in Willow's blog.

This weather has to get better or we will be wearing jackets this weekend. LOL Pups really fly when outside and I want to show you the double deck experience upclose. We shall see.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Tuesday
Apr252023

Vet Visit

Gallery of all 16 pups are on Hallie's blog. There are no videos. I apologize but it has been a simply insane day. Vet very late. 2 dogs that changed their grooming day to today - 1 still to do. I think today challenged me and the pups are running upstairs. I suppose I could do a video but really sometimes you simply feel like you are overextended. Adult dogs take 2 hours (it means I will be grooming till a 930pm pickup) and when you have lateness (vet got stuck in emergency surgery)  well 16 takes time and changes - well I could cry. 

Pups in all 16 weigh from 2lb 8oz - Nami's to the largest in Hallies of one of the chocolates weighing in at 4lb 4oz. Hallie's start high and slow down sooner. Nami's I have no clue as this is her 1st but I suspect they will be on the low end of the standard as they have smaller features and Willow will be about her size.

Great reports on the pups. You will enjoy them this Saturday. Off to do the main blog, then do a dog and I have not eaten yet. Oh boy...

Monday
Apr242023

Busy Busy

Nami Pups This is the individual shots of the litter. I did these to expedite the checkups tomorrow.

We had a very busy day as the vet is coming tomorrow. It was too cold to go outside though they do need to get used to it but they had enough changes today as they were also dewormed. Next deworming will be individuals 2 days before they depart. 

Gallery of Play Upstairs

Pups are doing well.

Videos coming shortly. and other blogs as well. I have a dog to groom.

Sunday
Apr232023

Changes

Gallery can be found on the Willow blog.

This little one has colour coming out at her roots. She is going to change. She is like a package you open slowly and do not know what you are going to get. How fun!

They do get light, dark and change throughout their lives especially the sables.

Be sure to check out the videos.

Saturday
Apr222023

Corrections

We have mud outside so floor cleanup, laundry from towel drying and brushing out is my priority. Check out Hallie's blog for the gallery of the play session today.

We have 3 play sessions sometimes 4 every single day. Each time we do one of us cleans all the bedding, washes the floors, changes the pads to start anew. It's a crazy process. Add the fact that the pups just recently added playing and knocking the water dishes all over the place and we have even more clean up and correction as we do not want them to do that in YOUR home. A sharp NO loudly interrupts the behavior. If they try it again we repeat and maybe louder. They get it. At least they are not eating feet so much anymore. Bravo, little ones! You are smart!

So much to do with pups.

Videos are already up.

Friday
Apr212023

Afternoon 2 Deck Play

Here is the afternoon gallery of the 2 deck play. The morning can be found on Willow's blog.

The pups are really loving the extra room. By the time you visit them they will be running up and down like crazy puppies. You watch. Dennis chastised me for taking more photos and videos but why not. It is soon going to rain so I am ever so glad that mother nature allowed us 2 outdoor sessions today. Tonight they will be playing the halls upstairs. Fun but not as fun as outdoors. 

Nathan can't help himself but to play at their level. I am ever so glad.

Be sure to check out the videos.