Newsletter January 2010

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Description of the Goldendoodle" target="_top">FAQ: Goldendoodles</a></li> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/faqs/labradoodle_faq.htm" title="History & Description of the Labradoodle" alt="History & Description of the Labradoodle" target="_top">FAQ: Labradoodles</a></li> </ul> </div>  <a class="menuitem submenuheader" href="#" title="Proud Owners & Their Doodles" alt="Proud Owners & Their Doodles">Doodles & Owners:</a> <div class="submenu"> <ul> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/doodles_n_owners.htm" title="Proud Owners & Their Doodles" alt="Proud Owners & Their Doodles" target="_top">Doodles & Owners<br>• Introduction •</a></li> <li><div><a href="#" title="Goldendoodles & Their Owners in Canada" alt="Goldendoodles & Their Owners in Canada" class="subexpandable">Goldendoodles <br>in Canada</a> <ul class="subcategoryitems" style="margin-left: 10px"> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/inCanada/index.htm" title="Goldendoodles & Their Owners in Canada - section 1" 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href="http://goldendoodles.com/train_gwendy/index.htm" title="Articles written by Canine Consultant Gwendy Joysen" alt="Articles written by Canine Consultant Gwendy Joysen" target="_top">Canine Consultant<br>• Gwendy Joysen</a></li> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/training/trainers.htm" title="Owner Recommended Trainers" alt="Owner Recommended Trainers" target="_top">Recommended Trainers</a></li> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/training/must_speak_dog.htm" title="Must Speak Dog by Rochelle Sundholm" alt="Must Speak Dog by Rochelle Sundholm" target="_top">Article: Must Speak Dog</a></li> <li><a href="http://goldendoodles.com/training/dogwhispered.htm" title="What My Dog Whispered in My Ear by Sherry Jones" alt="What My Dog Whispered in My Ear by Sherry Jones" target="_top">Article: What My Dog Whispered in My Ear</a></li> </ul> </div>  <div><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="http://goldendoodles.com/navbar/1x1.gif" HEIGHT="6" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div>  <a 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the Month has $25 donated to the Shelter or Rescue of their choice.  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >To learn more on how to enter or vote, click here</FONT> -  <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/photocontest/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/photocontest/"><U><B><U>Photo Contest</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/photocontest/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/photocontest/"><U><IMG SRC="26cb00500.jpg" border=0 width="256" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>A NOTE TO OUR BREEDERS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you offer a training program for your pups?  </B>Let's help people find out what services you offer.  We'll be adding a new category to the breeder fact sheets called 'Training Available' where you can list any extra programs you offer to help prepare pups for their new homes.  Contact me with any information and I'll be happy to add it.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT SITE ADDITIONS</B></div> <div> Thank you to everyone who helped to contribute to our growing body of resource!  <I>Send in your recommendations, news & fun photos and we'll be happy to add them.</I></div> <bR> <div> RESOURCE</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Training  -   Adventures in Canine Training, Inc.   </B></div> <div> •  article on Canine Development - Puppy Socialization</div> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/train_aict/aict_puppy_socialization.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/train_aict/aict"><U><U>http://goldendoodles.comtrain_aict/aict_puppy_socialization.htm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Recommended Groomers    </B></div> <div> •  in  <I><B>Cambridge, Ontario  </B></I><I>-  </I>CAMBRIDGE GROOMING CENTRE - Brenda Crozier</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/groom/groomers.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/groom/groomers."><U><U>Recommended Goldendoodle & Labradoodle Groomers</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Recommended Trainers    </B></div> <div> •  in  <I><B>Carrollton/Addison, Texas</B></I> - DOG CITY Training Center - Paula Weir</div> <div> •  in  <I><B>Houston, Texas</B></I> - In-Home Trainer - PETIQUETTE - Jim Burwell</div> <div> •  in  <I><B>Houston, Texas</B></I> - In-Home Trainer - DOG TRAINING SERVICES OF HOUSTON - Kelly Dillen Green</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/training/trainers.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/training/traine"><U><U>Recommended Goldendoodle & Labradoodle Trainers</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><B>  Doodle news</B></div> <div> <B>•  </B><B>January 2, 2010 -  Surf Dog Ricochet    </B>A wonderful YouTube video showing a pup trained as a Service Dog, finding her path as a SURFice Dog, by Judy Fridono, www.puppyprodigies.com.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGODurRfVv4" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGODurRfV"><U><U>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGODurRfVv4</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>•  December 22, 2009 - </B>THS workers can return to work, judge rules <B>OSPCA to remain in charge</B> of animal care until legal battle is resolved.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/ths-workers-can-return-to-work-judge-rules/article1409730/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati"><U><U>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/ths-workers-can-return-to-work-judge-rules/article1409730/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> •  <B>December 8, 2009 - </B><B>The trash that led to Toronto Humane Society arrests</B>: OSPCA sifted garbage for evidence.  Read more in the Globe & Mail -</div> <div> <A HREF="http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20091208.HUMANE08ART2303/TPStory/?query=Internet" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/st"><U><U>http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20091208.HUMANE08ART2303/TPStory/?query=Internet</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> •  <B>November 26, 2009  -   Toronto Humane Society officials arrested</B>, face animal-cruelty charges. The shelter's president, chief veterinarian and three others face criminal charges.  Read more in the Globe & Mail -</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-humane-society-officials-arrested-face-animal-cruelty-charges/article1378385/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati"><U><U>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-humane-society-officials-arrested-face-animal-cruelty-charges/article1378385/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> FUN STUFF</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  A Dood For All Seasons</B></div> <div> <B>• New addition to Autumn :   </B>Marli & the sun</div> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/autumn.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/autum"><U><U>http://goldendoodles.comfun_stuff/autumn.htm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>• New addition to Winter :   </B>Stella & Brodie playing at sunset  <B>: </B> 'Twas the night before Christmas with Mojo <B> :</B>   Murphy</div> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/winter.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/winte"><U><U>http://goldendoodles.comfun_stuff/winter.htm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Doodle Romps!   </B></div> <div> <B>• </B>South Florida Romp - Beau's 4th Birthday Party!</div> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/doodleromp2/southfloridanov2009p1.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/doodleromp2/sou"><U><U>http://goldendoodles.comdoodleromp2/southfloridanov2009p1.htm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Photo Fun</B></div> <div> <B>• </B><B>Winter Holiday Fun  :   </B>Merry Christmas from Finn   </div> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/winter_fun.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://goldendoodles.com/fun_stuff/winte"><U><U>http://goldendoodles.comfun_stuff/winter_fun.htm</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> COMMUNITY</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="449" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#003366 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#003366 HEIGHT= 125 WIDTH="325"><div> <B>Send us your old sweaters and help spare shelter dogs </B></div> <div> <B>from the winter chill</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://bignutshell.com/blogs/dogproject/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://bignutshell.com/blogs/dogproject/"><U><B><U>http://bignutshell.com/blogs/dogproject/</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="26ac70630.jpg" border=0 width="112" height="99" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Canine Cancer Campaign  </B> </div> <div> Find out more about the K9 Cancer Walk</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.caninek.org/k9k.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.caninek.org/k9k.html"><U><U>http://www.caninek.org/k9k.html</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="26b50f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Connor's House </B> </div> <div> Find out more about Connor's House blood drive</div> <div> January 17th, 2010 or at any future blood drive</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.connorshouse.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=9&Itemid=25" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.connorshouse.org/index.php?op"><U><U>http://www.connorshouse.org/</U></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <U><IMG SRC="267790640.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://goldendoodles-labradoodles.ning.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://goldendoodles-labradoodles.ning.c"><U><B><U>Goldendoodles.com Community</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Are you a Dood lover, or do you want to learn more about them? 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