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.

Thursday
Jun232022

First Deck Walk 4 Weeks 1 Day

Here is the gallery.

It was too hot to stay outside long but I did manage to get a video of it. Videos coming soon.

It is always interesting to see Nathan's perspective as he now starts interacting with them. I get to spend from birth till departure with them. He often sees things I do not see. It gives me pause and has me looking to see if his fresh eyes are - well fresh eyes.

Right now I have no issue putting the gal on her back and she is super relaxed. She won't stay on her back for him but she knows me real well. Add in the reality that it was a new environment, she went on her back for me but not for long. The boy he didn't try with but he rolls all over and is often belly up. LOL

Here is the gallery.

They are pretty good at new environments already. They do play outside the pen while we clean. They explore and check things out. They both seem to be curious. 

I really really like these two.

Wednesday
Jun222022

4 Weeks Old

Here's looking at you at 4 weeks old.

Here is the gallery.

I did plan to take them outside but its hot and I groomed all day. sigh. Pups are eating well and playing. 

Videos - not many are going up shortly. 

They are genuine characters. They make me laugh and laugh.

I can place them on my legs when sitting on the floor belly up and they are mighty comfie.

Tuesday
Jun212022

Almost 4 Weeks Old

Here is the gallery.

Pups were walking outside of their pen today and did real well on just flooring so we changed their pen setup to include uncovered flooring. We wanted to take them out today but it is way too hot. Maybe in a couple of days when it cools off. I think I got the out of pen on video. 

They are eating really well. Soon they will be playing outdoors on a regular basis and going upstairs. 

The boy does waggy tail a mile a minute when he sees me. The gal wags but not as crazy as the boy. 

Videos are going up soon. 

Monday
Jun202022

3 Weeks 5 Days Old

Here is the gallery.

These pups are edging up to 4 weeks old. Soon they will be going upstairs with cameras across the hall from us without Dennis or mom at night. This is the journey of independence from mom for the night. This won't happen till after they are 4 plus weeks old. 

Soon we will take them out on the deck and upstairs to play getting them used to different environments. 

I didn't get to take many videos overnight and today. I am simply exhausted and had a full day of grooming. Videos will be uploaded shortly.

Sunday
Jun192022

3 Weeks 4 Days Plus Grandkids

Here is the gallery.

It is a busy house today and the son and daughter-in-law is shopping and we are taking care of the kids, pups and dogs. Tonight everyone arrives at 530ish. 

How did Hallie do with the grandkids with her pups and most of all how did the pups do with the grandkids? Hallie was magical - wanting to share and the pups really enjoyed the chaos, I suppose as there is no other way to describe it. Reminders as to not carry and walk with a pup was noted many times. Sit only. 

Can I use your computer? Can I use your camera, can I swim - can the pups swim with us. The grandkids are now with Dennis so I can do a blog before company arrives. How I will get the other blog done - who knows. This is day 1. 

Pups are eating really well without issue. They do drink water but not enough yet to do without feeding from mom during the night. They have had to do with getting woken up and now I have had to say - they need sleep. LOL

Check out the videos. I promise to get them up shortly.