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Puppy Choosing Process
A question I am always asked when homes are looking at joining my waiting list, or once they have heard the great news that their girl...

Johanne
Nov 21, 20215 min read
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I'd like a calm puppy please.
95% of homes seeking a dog always ask for a calm puppy. I have a few observations on this. Firstly, temperament isn't set by sex, it is...

Johanne
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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2022 Puppy Plans
2022 Litter Plans

Johanne
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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Puppy Availability?
Puppy Availability

Johanne
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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No Sex Please !
When speaking to a breeder for the first time, a home may feel they need to be specific about what they are seeking and can often...

Johanne
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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Garden space
All breeders have their own personal quirks in what they deem to be the right and suitable homes for their puppies (and some couldn't...

Johanne
Sep 3, 20211 min read
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Worldwide Australian Labradoodles
It came to me the other day just how many of my dogs are from overseas. I have imported four dogs from two different breeders in Canada....

Johanne
Aug 22, 20211 min read
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Dogs are Animals not Fur Babies or Teddy Bears!
What is she ranting about now, I can imagine some of my regular website readers will be thinking. Its not a rant, but a definite...

Johanne
Aug 22, 20213 min read
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Child Friendly Dog Please
Labradoodles are well regarded as being sociable dogs and great with children. In the main this is true, but as a responsible breeder I...

Johanne
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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Litter Lists and Plans
Just a quick note about how I am allocating my litters now. For the last 8-10 years I have allocated families to specific litters....

Johanne
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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What really loving a dog means...
This is a post I have muddled through in my mind a few times. If I was to describe my best owners, like other breeders we would say; the...

Johanne
Aug 7, 20212 min read
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Welcome to the new look !
After a a lot of effort the new Northbound ALD website is up and running. Thank you to Simone at SH Graphic Design for her brilliance and...

Johanne
Jul 31, 20211 min read
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Training...I forgot...
You have spent months scouring the internet researching dog breeds. You have found me as your breeder and waited 12months for your...

Johanne
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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Implanter Qualified
As a breeder and a professional, it is important to me to keep learning and progressing. This can be in the form of reading, research,...

Johanne
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Puppy Reservations Temporarily Paused
Thank you all for accessing and reading through my website. As a responsible breeder of Australian Labradoodles I am finding myself in a...

Johanne
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Right Owner, Right Dog, Wrong Home
So that doesn't make sense....or does it. What do I mean, 'right owner, right dog, wrong home.' I must hear or read on social media every...

Johanne
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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