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.

Saturday
Jul122025

Another Hot Day

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We always have heatwaves but this year off and on nobstop muggy heat. Thank gad for air conditioning. The dogs would be miserable and so would I. LOL

As you can see, Ollie is getting delicious play and kisses. 

I had a very full day of grooming so I did minimal exercising to keep my streak. It may be that way for a few days. I am actually too tired to do another dog so I will get up at 7am and skip breakfast. LOL My schedule is like this till Wednesday when I will take my day off. Please do not ask me to groom on Wednesday. I need a day off. My day off was supposed to be Monday. 

We have 17.5 old Remy here who will depart tomorrow and come back in August. He is doing well and we have no issue having him back. Besides, it creates memories that I will treasure forevermore.

We do have a full house but it is a fun one. No one seems to be going to the states but some are going to Mexico. 

Tomorrow we have Vivi, Logan, Panda and Benji departing the rest is coming for the day. 

I am so tired today that I probably am not making sense. I need a couch with dogs. I am that tired. 

Still, the dogs had fun. They do not want to stay out. I don't either. lol

Hallie and Nami have just started eating 3 times a day. 

Friday
Jul112025

Play is the Game Today

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Yoshi and her daughter Tickles played and played all day long. They had such joy in play today. They were not the only one.

It is muggy and hot. They say rain is coming but I don't see it. It is simply more comfortable inside.

With a full house, Nathan likes it extra cold as he says during the night he gets hot with the dogs. Me, I have dogs all over me and I have blankets on. It is so funny.

It was a greenies sort of a day. We were handing them out. The dogs love them - all but one. 

Thursday
Jul102025

Smiles

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Ellie is outside smiling her head off. What a happy gal.

It was a less humid day so the dogs spent more time outdoors.

The dogs played. They had a ton of fun and I am finding more and more the dogs appreciate the grates, the air conditioner and the cool floor.

We had to go to Walmart to get baby wipes and found a cooling bed. It was large and on sale for $20. We will see who uses it tonight. Even if I place it on the bed - well we will see.

We also stopped at Baskin Robbins and I got a sorbet. It was so delightfully refreshing.

I also ran with the dogs down the sidewalks. It was fun and I can do that now with all this exercise and not even feel tuckered out. It feels so joyful to do this with the dogs before it got too warm.

Wednesday
Jul092025

Indoor Playing and the Rain Came

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The rain came down heavy but before then we had a ton of play. 

It is my day off so I am going to go upstairs and veg. 

It has been a day of Dollar store, Loblaws and well back home as it was terribly humid today.

The dogs love the indoors due to the air conditioning. Can you blame them?

Tuesday
Jul082025

Getting a Happy On 

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Harlow had a great day. She got a cheeseburger and her dad was with her. She was delighted but she still wants that air conditioner. It was great to spend time with her dad too.

This was a no pool day. 

I had some grooming to do. We had a visit. I got my exercise in. Tomorrow is my day off and yum it is popcorn time, I say.

We have a busy fun home, at the moment. Dog friends are in abundance - new - old and everything between. 

I even mowed the lawn. What can I say - hahaha miracles as no one else can. Nathan says he can't. Dennis is allergic so it is n

Monday
Jul072025

Cooling Down

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It is a small gallery. Nathan and I are out to the Keg for Lobsterfest thank you to a giftcard from a special someone's little one's family for his birthday. It is Nathan's fave restaurant.

Dogs were enjoying the cooler weather. It was great chillin'. They said that they were happy that it was cooler but still warm. I heard them speak to me - honest. LOL

No swimming today but that is okay. No day off - till Wednesday. It is a crazy week but a fun one. 

Congrats on a baby being born - grandchild for Ellie and Coco's parents.

Early blog so not much to talk about but we are still doing fun things. The dogs go and come and we have fun!

Sunday
Jul062025

Hot Day Today

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It was steamy hot today. Dogs were only allowed out now and for short periods of time throughout the day. Go out, do your business and back in despite you wanting to laze outside. We have a number of senior dogs that just can't tolerate the heat. Harlow is one of them. So, we are careful.

Looks like no day off for me tomorrow. Nathan missed a dog so she will be done tomorrow. I will take Wednesday off. Oh well. It is supposed to cool down tonight - hooray!

The dogs had a lot of fun and we have a full house, at the moment. It is a fun house too. You should see bedtime. Can you give me some room? LOL

Saturday
Jul052025

Pool Day

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Tiny went into the pool today. We shall see who we bring in tomorrow. We invited more than ours but to be honest they preferred indoors as it was simply too hot. 

The dogs are all getting along rather well. It's a party fest!

Friday
Jul042025

Pool Time and Heat

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Astro went in the pool with a couple of her pals. She kept swimming to Nathan. Then wshen she was done, she laid on the stairs and just stayed there as if she was making up her mind - should I swim again? She swam twice. I combed her out and let her air dry as I did the others.

It was a hot day today but not bad. We laid on the outdoor couch and dried off.

It is Nathan's day off but he took her in so I could take photos.

The dogs were playing like crazy dogs so they had a ton of fun!

Harlow seems to recover for a day - feeling much better now and was out looking for squirrels. 

The 2 brothers - Lachlan and Ollie were having a fun reunion. I think Marley was a wee bit jealous and then joined in.

Ms Gucci gets her groom early tomorrow. She d

Thursday
Jul032025

No Gallery Day

We are dancing our way through the kitchen and having a blast. I groomed a ton today so I forgot to click and it is Dennis day off. Nathan does take photos every now and then but he was running errands today.

No one got in the pool. 

Everyone is having a heck of a blast today. It's a good day.

Ms Harlow is feling better. Stormy was a bit out of sorts. She is starting to eat again. Her tummy was off.

Wednesday
Jul022025

Chillin Day

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It has been a low key day. Tomorrow we get to see Rusty and Luna. We are excited. 

Koda we checking for squirrels. It is a riot as she is so intent on following their movement.

Dennis fixed most of the sprinklers so far. Our irrigation guys went out of business and broke a lot of things on closing so now Dennis is repairing. 

All the dogs had a great deal of fun but it was muggy today so although they went out longer, they decided indoors was much more refreshing. I get that!

Tuesday
Jul012025

Happy Canada Day

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Astro was lazing at the pool on the diving board. The dogs had a chill day.

Dennis is fixing the sprinklers and I am the designated put them on per zone over and over and over again. 

It is 7pm and I want to go to bed but still have a few hours.

It is still hot outside. 

The dogs ran - they played and they had great fun. Now they are doing their nightly watch tv time with Nathan. They are creature of habits. Some take naps - some choose not to. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

Monday
Jun302025

It is Raining

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Best place in the house is always in Nathan's lap. 

We have very warm rain and the dogs have been playing. 

Life in this dawg house is mighty fun. It is a non grooming day as it is my day off. I wanted double layered popcorn and Nathan refused to get some. I should go myself but not motivated either. Guess I need to make a lap and have dogs on me too!

Sunday
Jun292025

Weekend Sunning

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No pool for anyone today. I still have a groom to do as soon as I finish this blog. I am also trying to eat. 

Dogs had fun today. It wasn't too hot or too cold. 

Dogs departed, dogs arrived. Astro is out of her mind having fun. But I do not see her in the gallery. I am confused. Dennis was on the camera but I was out with the dogs. It was a good time but now to get back to work.

Saturday
Jun282025

Do They Have Fun

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Dogs do have fun and they do smile. It makes my heart skip a beat when I see them interacting. Life should be fun. I am proud that we manage to even get a 1st timer enjoy and make new friends. 

They all get to that comfie enough to enjoy stage, Some by themselves, others by connecting them with a dog we know will bring their fun out. It is so important to enjoy life - humans and canines.

Friday
Jun272025

Love Fest

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The dogs had a love fest with Nathan today. Me too but he had them all draping all over him. It was a sight to see. All this on his day off. He always brings the dogs that want to go for a nap. 

Pepper, Bohnam and Axel departs tomorrow. Baths and grooming tomorrow. Bailey is visiting as her humans are moving and packing - I so feel for them. Shady, Nora, Socks, Hazel and Ollie departs today. It has been a fun house. It is a great start of the weekend!

Thursday
Jun262025

Sorry Short Blog

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I still have 2 more dogs to groom. This will take me till bedtime and then I have dishes, pads to clean, floors to do as it is Dennis day off. 

I have not eaten so I will be eating and grooming after this blog. 

It did rain so no watering plants. Dogs tracked in all sorts of debris and I had an unexpected dog depart - our oldest visitor at the moment - a Kat son. He was supposed to go home in a couple of days so I had to get him groomed. He doesn't do well with groomings and does the overreaction with his owners. He is old - can't see as his cataracts dull his vision but he knows this house well - usesa the pad and enjoys swiiming still and the great outdoors, He gets around but he won't stay in position and is constantly moving during grooming. He is teaching me a great deal. He doesn't sleep at night and wants to eat at 3am. I love this dog! 

All that and the dogs have my floors looking saturated with all sorts of debris so I must wash tonight. Wish me well.... It will be a long night but I assure you the dogs had fun!

Wednesday
Jun252025

Cooling Down

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Dogs were appreciating the cooler weather. Still warm but we had them out for short bits. Tomorrow rain maybe and the heat really breaks. 

Several dogs are going home. 

It is Dennis day off so if I don't make time for photo clicking - well no gallery so I will do it. Nathan could too. :-)

One things about being busy, I don't look at he news and for that I am thankful. 

Dennis is waiting till it cools down as he is gardening in the heat and will do a hide a treat game. He always makes sure everyone gets some treat even if they don't find one. Would a dog understand if he didn't? Nah so he makes sure they are all taken care of. 

I hope you are celebrating tomorrow's cooler weather coming and Dennis will celebrate not watering if it actually rains. 

Tuesday
Jun242025

Saying Hi

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Cassie is always asking for the treats. She is a riot.

It was a long day today. I started grooming at 7am and finished not long ago then exercised and didn't get in my full time. 

The grand daugher and her boyfriend came for a swim.  Wanted to spend time with them but I was in my grooming room. I wish I had a swim with them.

I was so busy that I didn't eat till just a bit ago. Long day but dogs got out 1st think in the morning and are about to go out again. Due to the heat, we are being careful especially since we have a few seniors that are visiting. 

Shady and Nora is here. They really had fun. They say weather is breaking tomorrow. I hope so. The dogs need to get outside more. Dennis hardly took photos - apologies. I will try to do better tomorrow. The operative word is 'try' but we shall see. 

I need to start doing water dishes and make my coffee for early tomorrow. As we are not going out as much with dogs, we have to change pads frequently. 

Monday
Jun232025

Chillin

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With this heat we go out late and early - mostly Nathan. They say 1 more day of heat. 

Dennis fixed hoses. He weeded in a sweatshirt - yeah don't believe that. Dogs appreciated being outside but we canb't bring them out past 8amish and after 8pmish. We are surviving and they are still enjoying. 

Hope you are managing to stay cool.