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.

Sunday
Nov162025

Insane Time

I have no photos today as Dennis formated the stick. What is going on? This is silly crazy. All I can do is just before bed take some more photos and it seems I do not have yesterday's videos up but going to check on that. Not my usual... Okay - now I am not taking photos at bedtime. See below. 

Okay, Dennis found the stick. He placed it in the drawer not realizing it was today's stick. 

Here is the gallery.

Apologies...Recovered yesterday's videos. 11 is actually 1. I have no energy to change but 1 is 11. Okay - I THINK I fixed that. 1 should be 1 etc. It was opposite as that is how recovery worked. I hope I fixed it properly but they are all there hopefully in sequence.

Pups had a blast today. They ran and ran with Nathan. I do believe I got today's videos up. I think I need a stiff drink or something or just chalk it up as a comedy of errors. Thankkfully this doesn't happen every day.

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Saturday
Nov152025

8 Week Visit Plus Play Gallery

Here is the gallery.

It was fun - hopefully. Pups were great. Got to tell you these outdoor cots are great indoors. I may have to get another. 

Vet visit coming. Puppy choices coming and assigning the pups come and then they go home - well 4 do. 2 are still available. It will all come together. 

Pups are sleeping now and then they will go upstairs to play!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

We also just had a play session where Nathan was running with them. See the gallery.

Friday
Nov142025

Bath Time Visit Tomorrow

Here are the bath photos.

This is the littlest gal. She wasn't pleased with the bath but she was compliant. Her siblings were playing which was an issue. 

This is the other littlest gal. She was chill.

This is mustache boy. All the boys were great with the baths! He rather liked it!

This is the tri boy. He looks the most like the littlest sister. 

This is dot on the lead. He was playful in the water and on the table.

This is ring around neck boy. His face is going to lighten up.

Here is the play gallery.

We will see you tomorrow for the visit. The pups are clean, fluffy and you are going to love them!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Thursday
Nov132025

What is in Store

Here is the gallery.

Tomorrow the pups have a bath, photos and individual shots on the floor for the blankets etc It takes approximately 20 minutes per pup times 6 so 2 hours. With floor photos, it may be longer as this is new. 

Will they enjoy or want to run for the hills? I have had both types. Tomorrow we will see. Then on Saturday we have a puppy family visit. Going to be fun. Pups will smell delish and be fluffy. 

It is Dennis' day off so I am doing all the puppy sessions, cleaning, washing floors, setting up xpens, dishes, pads and on and on, So, when we have a day off, I am working my ahem off so forgive me if this is short. 

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Wednesday
Nov122025

Playing and Playing

Here is the gallery.

I had Stryker and Daphne upstairs. I had to remove them as they were a tad too much for one of the pups - mostly Daphne. She was just overly fascinated with this pup and the pup was having none of it. It was one of the girls. Otherwise play was good and they had a ton of fun.

I have had them up twice. Dennis will have the session before bed. I end up doing the cleanup in their downstairs pen while he has them upstairs. There is not much cleanup to do but we like to have it fresh always. I have this belief if they learn to live in a clean environment they appreciate a clean environment. 

After the last deworming, no one had bowel issues. Bravo!!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Tuesday
Nov112025

The Fun Play

Here is the gallery.

Yoshi pups were upstairs with me today. They had a blast but started to pull pads apart. It always happens at this age but we correct and stop it from becoming a habit.

The things pups will try!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Monday
Nov102025

What is in Store?

Here is the gallery.

On Thursday this crew will have baths. I need to do it Thursday vs Friday as Friday is Nathan's day off and I need help with photos etcThen on Saturday they have their visit with the 4 families - still have 2 available. Have never advertised so not sure what to do. 

Pups had a roaring grand session with Dennis this morning. I had the afternoon shift and we practiced no chewing so I was no fun you see. But I am used to having those jobs.

They are really really confident now gettring up and down from that outdoor bed. It is amazing how a little trying perfects their skill. 

Sometimes Stryker and Daphne can play with them and sometimes they forget to be gentle. It is their age and normal but great conditioning to expose!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Sunday
Nov092025

Pups Just Want to Have Fun

Here is the gallery.

Pups are mega relaxed and have so much fun playing. It is wonderful to watch.

They are getting pretty agile too. 

It is the highlight of my day next to going out in the snow with the adults watching them achieve and just have fun!

Saturday
Nov082025

Yoshi Human Visit #1 Plus More Just Added Gallery

Here is the gallery.

We had a puppy visit and I hope everyone enjoyed the experience. We will do it next week, same time - more fun? 

The pups are fast asleep and will be that way for a bit.

What a great crew!

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.

Friday
Nov072025

Puppy Madness

Here is the gallery.

Pups had fun this morning. They are awaiting their next play session but Nathan is napping with older pups and Hallie mom etc so we await them waking up 1st.

We have Daphne here from Hallie's last litter and Stryker and Daphne are in over the top excited play. Daphne was playing with the Yoshi pups a bit rough so we removed Stryker and her and will keep trying.

The pups didn't mind but I want them to be more gentle. 

The pups had a blast.

Be sure to check out the shorts. Plus the main directory of the videos here.