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.

Monday
Sep042017

Another Tie

Heat Dates: August 22, 2017 to September 12, 2017

Jeannie X Truffie

August 31, 2017 10:19am to 10:33am 14 minute tie

September 1, 2017 3:29pm to 3:48pm 19 minute tie

September 2, 2017 9:21am to 9:37am 16 minute tie

September 3, 2017 2:28pm to 2:47pm 19 minute tie

September 4, 2017 9:25am tp 9:42am 17 minute tie

Sunday
Sep032017

Yes Again

Heat Dates: August 22, 2017 to September 12, 2017

Jeannie X Truffie

August 31, 2017 10:19am to 10:33am 14 minute tie

September 1, 2017 3:29pm to 3:48pm 19 minute tie

September 2, 2017 9:21am to 9:37am 16 minute tie

September 3, 2017 2:28pm to 2:47pm 19 minute tie

Saturday
Sep022017

Another One

Now time to comb outHeat Dates: August 22, 2017 to September 12, 2017

Jeannie X Truffie

August 31, 2017 10:19am to 10:33am 14 minute tie

September 1, 2017 3:29pm to 3:48pm 19 minute tie

September 2, 2017 9:21am to 9:37am 16 minute tie

Friday
Sep012017

Playing Before a Tie

Heat Dates: August 22, 2017 to September 12, 2017

Jeannie X Truffie

August 31, 2017 10:19am to 10:33am 14 minute tie

September 1, 2017 3:29pm to 3:48pm 19 minute tie

Oh my gad was that long. I bet its the day to count from.

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Nathan says they are the right height for each other. Amazing what a brush out does with Jeannie.

Thursday
Aug312017

Jeannie Ties 2017

Jeannie was so thrilled to be with Truffie - it was unreal. Got to laugh. She even made sure her scent was all over the mat they use. Even though we clean it, I am sure she said that Adele was on this.

Heat Dates: August 22, 2017 to September 12, 2017

Jeannie X Truffie

August 31, 2017 10:19am to 10:33am 14 minute tie

Thursday
Aug172017

Happy 3rd Birthday

This is Max chillin.... He is at the cottage now enjoying his birthday!

Three years ago you came into the world. How did time go by so fast? Above is a photo of Patches and Abby celebrating their 3rd birthday! Aren't they adorable?

Got email from Max's family. Here it is:

Hi Darlah and Nathan,
I cant believe 3 years has passed since our baby Max was born. Sorry it has been so long since we communicated. Max is such an incredible dog and loves his 2 cousin doggies at the cottage. Max still loves the water and if you say "boat ride" he bolts to the shore and waits impatiently haha. Max is so calm and easy going and sleeps silently for 3 hours when we drive to the cottage, one short pee break and he is excited to jump back in and get going.
He is still a cheeky puppy and the neighbourhood all love him as he greets and kisses everyone... I have never seen a dog lick so much it is adorable. Bill and Max are the closest as he spends more time at the cottage with him.. Bill can't walk anywhere without Max following - which is funny as one of the best pictures you took was Max kissing Bill on the nose on one of our puppy visits. . He gets along with every single dog and we often told what a lovely nature he has.
Hannah works at our local animal hospital and gets alot of exposure to dog personalities boarding and getting medical attention and still says we are so lucky to have such a calm loving dog you can take anywhere and that is full credit to you both!!!
I hope you are both keeping well and thank you both again for giving us the sweetest most loving doggie we have ever had. When Max returns from the cottage we will send a photo...xx
Best wishes Kerry, Bill and Hannah

 

Wednesday
Mar012017

Training Raven

Well, we found a different collar for Raven. Well, I did. It seems the clanging up against her with her name tag bothered her. So, I put another collar without any such things and that felt better.

Today she started out - really do I have to heel for these treats - really? Soon she got into the groove. Today she had mini pieces of steak. Yum. I will work for that!

We will have a session tonight. We only do 5 minute sessions. 

Oh and she sits, does beside me and look at me with ease. It's just this heeling business. Do I really need to do THAT!

Human Daddy took Stormy up for a nap. Is he playing faves?

Sunday
Jan292017

Akemi Update

Mommy says I eat, play, and even sleep to " Rapsody". She promises the Beatles soon!

This is my snuggle pad, notice the shiny ribbon? Sooo much fun! Mom is very proud of my "performances" in the back yard. I'm going to see the vet Monday morning. Then we have "play dates". Yeh! 

Friday
Jan272017

Raven's Weight

Raven had her 2nd vaccination. She weighs 5lb even.

Tuesday
Jan242017

Gizmo Update


Sorry - I am doing updates as they come but with illness I almost forgot about this one. Gizmo is such a cutie pie with a grand personality.

From his human dad:

That basket with the paw in the background is his toy basket.  He owns three (different folks have given them due to our name) Lambchop squeaky toys that are (or were) as big as he was.  He hauls them around like the man he is.

But we keep them in that basket when he’s not terrorizing them.  He will climb in that basket to have a nap with his 2 or 3 friends that are in there.  It’s very cute to see. I guess it reminds him of his siblings.

From me:

So adorable, don't you think?