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.

Monday
Apr142025

Pool Open

Here is the gallery.

The pool is open. It is too low. Too green and Nathan refuses to do anything till it is warm. I wanted to at least put the pool cleaner in. He says not for a week.

Dennis has built a upside down house for the baby rabbits that mom can get in but they can stay safe. Leave it to Dennis to think it all through. He loves animals so. 

I have a crazy schedule this week. Dennis has two days off this week due to his birthday so I will be busy but it is the least I can do for all he does here.

Dogs looked in at the pool. They walked around and wondered what is up but otherwise they are adjusting to an open pool. I will be glad when the pool water is not 50f as it is now.

Lately dogs are attempting to wake us up at 6am vs 7am. I think a boarder must have a very early schedule and that is the time they want to get up. Not me. I need that 7am.

Sunday
Apr132025

Playing In and Out

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Reduced blog. Not feeling well so this will be short. Ms younger Daisy has departed. So has Winston. Tomorrow Tuppy, Elvis and Rosey. I need to get better so I can groom tomorrow.

Off to crawl on to the couch.

We have baby rabbits. One of the dogs made one bleed so Dennis is trying to isolate them from the dogs. Joy - Dennis is beside himself. I won't go look as I do not want that visual but it is weighing on my mind.

Saturday
Apr122025

Happy Passover

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Happy Passover to those that celebrate and happy early Easter. The dogs had fun. 

They played and played and played. Many depart tomorrow as they are here for Passover overnight. It will be a crowded bed tonight. LOL That is okay for me. 

Friday
Apr112025

Wet Weather

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Tuppy is not impressed with all this wetness. He surveys the other dogs and turned around and came back in. I so laughed. I am with Tuppy and so is Bailey. It is time to get good weather. Even Harlow said are you kidding?

I am sitting here blogging with my feet in a massager getting massaged. I am staying away from news - a break...please. Who can live in chaos daily?

Dogs come - dogs go and inbetween they have a heck of a lot of fun. For that, I smile! 

We are going to warm up blankets again and do the watch tv and get warm thing. You should try it especially after they come inside. They love it!

Thursday
Apr102025

Snow and Rain

Here is the gallery.

It rained. It snowed - it rained again. It is a crazy April. Usually by now we have an odd warm day.

Still, the dogs ran and played and had a ton of fun.

Willow has recovered but I am not sure we did from the cost - close to 2500. It was unexpected and hard to deal with. She was supposed to go in for a check up but as she is fine, we are delaying cause it is yet another cost. We do have a doggie dentist up north that the people who clean teeth referred us to but as we didn't realize it was a tooth, we were stuck with the costs. You live and learn. 

For those that are dealing with stock prices, I feel for you. One of our dog people said it took their retirement away. I feel so awful. 

I think everyone needs warmth and to come swimming!

Today I washed and heated up blankets and the dogs are snuggled in. Some dogs love the warmth of a warm blanket. Harlow is one of them. 

Wednesday
Apr092025

No Pool Opened

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It was too cold for the pool to be opened so it is delayed till next week. Nathan handled it so I am not so sure.

Dogs were loving rolling all over the cover so they will miss it. Good that it is days away when they can't do that.

We had quite a few day visitors today. You will see the fun they had in the gallery. 

Today Sherry dropped off a birthday present to me. Wow how nice.... Thank you - truly.

We are about to watch the last Daredevil. Now to find something else. Dennis and I watch something or other hanging out with the dogs.

Tuesday
Apr082025

Cold and Snow

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Yes, in April it snows. The dogs do not mind but we do. Every year we are shocked by snow in April but it always arrives. Dennis birthday is April 17th and it snows more times than not on his birthday. We are so trying to call our pool people off as we feel it is too early tomorrow but he has not returned our call. We shall see.

Mr. Tchibo is departing tonight. Daisy is arriving tonight. 

Thank you to Tenshi's mom for the shepherd pie. We had it for lunch today - yum!

Dogs played heavily today and enjoyed but they come in and use the pads. I have to laugh. Well, less yellow snow. No matter what the weather is other than rain, they seem to make the most of it.

Monday
Apr072025

Play Fun Now

Wolfie is very relaxed and settling into play with the rest of the dogs. Can't do galleries again. I apologize. I am hoping by tomorrow. Everyone is having fun. 

Sunday
Apr062025

Cold is Coming

Here is a mini gallery. It doesn't have everyone. 

Wolfie and Tchibo has made Nathan their person. One will sit on his lap and the other on his neck. They adore him.

Both Maurey and Gucci departed today. They will be missed.

Toronto will be colder than the Arctic Circle this week Southern Canada will play the role of the Arctic this week as a temperature flip brings some extreme anomalies. Our pool is supposed to open Wednesday. LOL 

We have a dental clinic I think May 1st. If interested send Nathan email.

Saturday
Apr052025

Rain Off and On and a Gallery

Here is the gallery.

Dogs arrived - dogs departed. It is raining off and on so not much time outdoors. But they are managing some.

We still have ice on the pool and the pool is supposed to be open on Wednesday. We shall see how that goes.

It is Dennis day off but I did manage to do a gallery and it worked.

It is one of those days that all you want to do is snuggfle with dogs and watch tv. Wed have watched all Daredevil - all Severence. We shall see what else.

I am now doing highs on Supernatural and sometimes even getting 100%. How have I improved. Only level left is Pro. We shall see when I can up my level but I sometimes do Lows and Mediums and still enjoying. It is still fun. I don't have to go up a level to enjoy. Just interesting what you can do by doing it. I am getting healthier. 

I watched a video of someone that did supernatural with their border rerrier and the dog kept nipping her ankles. I would stop that but was rather comical, to say the least.

Friday
Apr042025

No Gallery Again

The hosting site is still looking into why the galleries aren't getting uploaded. I hope they fix it soon. It is frustrating but the dogs had fun today. It wasn't as warm as yesterday but still good enough. 

They say snow isd coming and our pool gets open on Wednesday. What a scream!

 

Thursday
Apr032025

Incredible Weather

No gallery day. I have an issue with the app not allowing me to push out a gallery. It happens. We will try to add today's photos with tomorrows.

We have Willow into the vet for a broken tooth. We get to pick her up in an hour. 

Weather is great so hope to give her fresh air on my lap outdoors. We shall see what condition she is in.

Dogs are loving this warmth. It will be cooler tomorrow but still warmish.

I just finished combing out Nava. She comes on a regular basis to be combed out. She is not a fan of the combing but is getting better with each grooming session. That is what it is all about.

Wednesday
Apr022025

Then it Snows

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Hard to believe we had snow but it is only April. LOL Harlow and Charlotte was enjoying it. Actually most of the dogs enjoyed. Tomorrow melt and heat - really?

Nathan said the roads were clear - well wet but no ice. My driveway is slushie. 

Tomorrow Willow gets her tooth extracted. 

It is funny that the dogs really liked going outside even though it felt bitter cold. 

It was a dog day of fun though!

Tuesday
Apr012025

Get That Fresh Air

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The dogs really enjoyed outside today. It was bright and sunny. It wasn't terribly warm but.... I opened the bedroom windows to get an exchange of air. The dogs followed me to exercise. That was a disaster as they don't get that I need to move. Tried it - didn't work out.

They followed me up to the bathroom so I could shower and with the door open, it was cold. That's okay. It was a short shower. LOL

Hazel and Socks depart tomorrow. Human dad is out of the hospital tomorrow. We celebrate that he is able to go home. Now we await hearing from both parents of Jamie and Charlotte. We hope things are going well for both. Health scares are bloody - well scary and we want you to know we are thinking of you. Jamie and Charlotte is having a great time. Jamie is attempting to be Mr. Romeo and Charlotte wants to be boss. It is sp funny.

Everyone else is having a great time!

Monday
Mar312025

It is Cold

Here is the gallery.

Hard to believe the pool may get opened in a week. I know tomorrow will be April Fools day so do not get taken in with any jokes. You know what day it is!

Dogs were having fun despite the cold but there was no rain - bonus.

They had fun looking for the rather fat and large rabbit. We have found her too. She doesn't appear to be afraid of the dogs. It is a riot. 

I still have a dog to groom tonight and I am tired. I just finished my exercise. But groom I must.

I want to thank Ronnie and Elana for taking me out to eat last night. It was great company. Elana made me an oil painting that I need to frame but the frame I have is too small. I either have to fold over the white edges or get a larger frame. Still thinking about a solution.

Jamie seems to be in love with Ella - I mean totally in love with her. It's the 1st time on a visit that he has thought - wow I can't get enough of her. It is a riot!

Off to groom. 

Sunday
Mar302025

No Gallery Day

It is a no gallery day. It is wet outside and inside play is best when it is so wet and muddy out back.

Jamie and Charlotte are back for an extended care. We are excited. Oakley was here and has now departed. Logan and Panda has departed.

I am off to eat with Elana and Ronnie tonight as a birthday fun night. 

Dogs are going to get a good run inside before I depart to help them chase their willys out. Then they will veg and watch tv with Nathan.

Saturday
Mar292025

Mini Gallery

Here is the gallery.

It is a rainy cold day outside. Not many guests and not many photos taken. It is Dennis day off and he is still in bed. LOL

Dogs are enjoying themselves but mostly indoors. 

Now that I have been exercising since December, I can now run the halls with the dogs and I do now and the dogs LOVE it. It brings massive smiles that I can share that with them!

Friday
Mar282025

Rainy Daze

Here is a mini gallery.

Amy came for a groom. It was good ro see her. Socks and Hazel departed. 

We have hardly any photos due to the rain. But the dogs are having fun and I am playing catchup combing out the dogs here and there. 

It is Nathan's day off so he is chilling watching tv with some of the dogs. 

Last night I put on the fam and I guess the dogs were cold. I like it that way and just put extra blankets on. They were lining my body under the covers. I guess it was really cold. LOL

Thursday
Mar272025

Ouch

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Willow was shaking as if she was afraid each time she ate. We looked in her mouth and didn't see anything so we took her into the vet. She is a highly confident dog. They found a broken tooth in the inside that was splitting most likely they said from chewing on something. The rest of her teeth looks great. So, next week they will remove it. We had blood tests done.

It is the furthest tooth to the back of her mouth in her upper jaw. I had just shaved her down as she was constantly rolling in leaves and what have you so at least she will be nice and short for IV etc. I am going to let her grow out again but after summer so she can swim without worry about having to comb her out with each swim as she so enjoys the swim. 

We are also watching Socks and Hazel and their dad had a 7 hour surgery - oh boy but we heard it went well. We are ever so thankful - very nice people indeed. We were worried but I bet his family was too. Massive hugs out to all of you! 

Nathan had to go to Lifelabs for a urine and blood test and the gal couldn't find a vein. He is bruised. She must have been new at it. He went locally and it was EMPTY. It is never empty. 

We hear an ice storm is coming this weekend - oh boy. 

Got to go comb out Logan and Panda. They depart tonight. 

It is a quiet house but a fun one. Harlow is back to eating 90% of her meals. She is also looking for rabbits so that makes me smile!

Wednesday
Mar262025

Ice Coming

Here is the gallery.

Harlow has been a bit under the weather but she is now back out looking for rabbits. I say that is a good thing as she loves it so. I do not brush them out when under weather as I do not like to aggravate them when they are not well. Think about yourself? When not well, all you want to do is rest. Now Harlow is not resting so much but I will get to comb her out in a day or two or I may just do a portion here and there. I am deciding what is best for her.

We had Daisy here. She hasn't been here for a bit. We also had Nava here to play and have a comb out. 

We are supposed to get icy rain over the weekend. Thrilling - eh?

We do have the pool booked to open the 1st week of April and they will push that back if it is icy. Can't open up when the cover is frozen. If you don't book early, you are apt to be in May for opening. Here is how it works. If the 1st week of April has ice on the cover they delay for a week. They push everyone for that 1st week to the next week and the next week's people gets moved ahead too. 

Personally the dogs, Nathan and I can't wait till swimming weather.

I want to thank Tenshi's parents for the wonderfully wrapped present in cloth. It was so pretty I didn't want to open it. LOL Goodies from Japan - wonderful!