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.

Friday
Oct072022

Time for Sleep

Here is the gallery.

The puppies had a blast today. Dennis had a meltdown as he thought the turkey was thawed and I had to cook it today. I will start prepping it at 8am before the 1st departure and the ones remaining will have yum turkey. 

This is the last full day as 13. They eat. They play and then they sleep. it's such a tough life. they do have an immense amount of fun. This one will be flying on a plane. 

Check out the videos.

Thursday
Oct062022

Last One

Here is the gallery.

Frankie will be the very last one to depart. She will be with us the longest. She is also the one going the furthest away - something we just don't do - selfish as we like to see them so I hope they send photos. She has been delightful. She is curious and ever so loving. 

So going to miss this crew and hate I am too busy near the end. Got to figure out a better way.

Videos are up. 

Wednesday
Oct052022

Franke and Her Pals

Here is the gallery.

I am sorry that I am so late in blogging. Right after I finish the blogs, I need to stuff all the bags going home with the pups and when I get up tomorrow, I start grooming. I also still have paperwork to do on one puppy. So - late night - short blog. You know the drill but pups are starting to go home this week so I must keep at it.

The pups had a day like it was summer and they sure embraced the weather. Me too. Despite having an insane schedule, I got my puppy time and fresh air. Dennis is upstairs playing with them now.

Videos should be up. I have been multi-tasking.

Tuesday
Oct042022

No Photo Day

Here is the gallery.

I glanced through the photos I clicked today and I couldn't find Frankie but maybe I am just blind. LOL

Pups had a great time outdoors.

I have way too much to do seriously. Wish I was Nathan. LOL

Videos are up. 

Monday
Oct032022

Short Blogs Today

Here is the gallery.

Tempie so loves this gal. She plays and looks for her and well she can't help rolling her on her back to play.

Videos are going up shortly.

Sunday
Oct022022

Girl Named Frankie

Here is the gallery of 3 crew plus Frankie and Lilly and Jamie play.

I must admit she was quiet at first when the siblings left. After all they were in a separate xpen but she is flying around playing and truly enjoying. This gal will be here till the 15th. She will be one of the last 2 that will depart that day - I think. We shall see. 

Videos are coming soon.

Saturday
Oct012022

Two Departs Today - 1 Remains

Here are the family photos.

You know memories are the best especially when they are attached to a moment. 

Today Theo dug into his human's dad's pocket and stole his keys and dad didn't realize till I saw him with a mouthful of keys. He also escaped out of the xpen as Nathan forgot to close it. What a start of a fun - keep you on your toes experience.

Here's the gallery from the play. 

Next one starts to depart at 3pm. The photo and galleries will be attached here. 

Videos are up.

Here is the family gallery.

That's it till the 15th. The lone dog Frankie is now in with the 3 crew. They seem a tad confused but they will figure it all out. 

Pups played like crazy and then it was time for Rosie to depart.

Here is the gallery of the play before departure.

They are now fast asleep and is a tad late for dinner but they chose sleep vs eating. That's okay. Lots of changes over the last 2 days. Changes for Tempie too. 

Videos are up.

Thank you so much for the chocolates and Keg gift certificates. It is Nathan's all time fave place and mine too!

Friday
Sep302022

Two Tempie Blogs Today: New Families

What wonderful emotion captured with Dash's new family.

He was the 1st to go home. We heard he is following her around and didn't eat. That is all normal. He had food before he left, besides. It takes 2 to 3 days and you are all they want. :-) So many changes for these little ones.

Here is the Tempie only gallery of the play during the morning departure with Dash.

 Great happiness with Maggie's new family.

This one has a 4 hour drive. I hope they all survived it. It's a huge change for this little one. Long car drive, new place and all. I suspect they will not be getting home till an hour from now. Missed indeed!

Here is the Tempie only pup play during Maggie's departure.

Theo and Rosie will depart tomorrow. Then Frankie will join the 3 crew till the 15th of October.

Videos coming soon - I hope.

Thank you for the muffins, snacks and fruit.

Friday
Sep302022

Tomorrow's Departure Baths

Theo's last bath photos.

How did he do? Absolutely amazing. Okay - we are going to do this and that's okay with me. Tomorrow his humans come to get him. Will miss this entire crew. So much...

Here is Rosie's bath photos.

How did she do? Oh my gad is she a poser. Look in the mirror - is that me? Do you want me to pose - here I am. I had to laugh. 

These 2 depart tomorrow. The last one called Frankie will depart on the 15th. She will go in with the 3 crew tomorrow after the departures and everything upstairs and downstairs will be 1 pen. Life is about to change for many. Good things often come with change.

Thursday
Sep292022

Two Departs Tomorrow

Here is Dash's bath gallery. 

How was Dash in a bath? He was so funny but seemed to like the water but he was not crazy over the dryer or the time it took to dry him. I know it had a lot to do with here he was stuck taking a bath and everyone else was playing.  I so laughed but all and all he was really a good boy. Most hate the dryer and you have to condition them. 

Here is Maggie's bath gallery.

How did she do?  Another water dog. She was great in the bath. The blow drying was more than fine but the dogs were away and sleeping after play so she didn't have any - hey that's not fair that poor Dash had. I will remember that when I do more baths tomorrow.

The next 2 that are going home are Rosie and Theo. The last - not sure I have a name for but he is hanging around due to airline restrictions and come Saturday night will be in with the 3 crew. 

If I have mistakes - apologies. I am extremely busy and time constrained. 

Pups played outside and had a blast. The 3 crew has hit the challenge of playing without fear as the Tempie pups have. 

Here is the gallery from the play.

They have had 2 play sessions outdoors and will soon have a 3rd shortly.

Videos are up and I have dogs to groom.