“I was a problem child. I never got out of the terrible-twos. I tried to let everyone know that behind my handsome face was a sweet boy who just wanted to be good. The thing was, I didn’t know HOW to be good. I jumped…
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If you feed your dog Fromm foods and purchase them at any one of the three stores listed below during the month of August, each purchase results in a 6% donation to As Good as Gold, so stock up during August! Participating stores are: Pasquesi…
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Regular adult ($45) and children’s ($20) tickets are now available for As Good as Gold’s Day at the Races on Sunday, July 31. Join us for an afternoon in our private tent in the Park Pavilion at beautiful Arlington International Racecourse. Starting at 12:30 p.m.,…
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Being a responsible dog owner includes caring for the health, safety, enrichment and training of your golden retriever. While you no doubt already perform many of the actions listed in this article, read on to see if there might be a few more you want to add!
Health and Wellness
Regular vet checkups are crucial – consider scheduling one in September. These visits will identify and provide the right vaccinations for your dog’s stage of life. Vets will do an overall checkup and can recommend the right nutrition based on your golden retriever’s age, weight, activity level, medical issues and allergies. Regular dental care and nail clipping are also important.
Safety
Golden retrievers need accessible fresh drinking water and shelter from the elements. Their collar, harness and leash all need to fit appropriately. Puppies chew on everything, so puppy-proof your house and yard with appropriate fencing, elimination of harmful objects, poisonous plants, fertilizers, wires, chemical pesticides and small children’s toys. Pick-up that dog waste or your dog may munch on it.
Training
Every golden retriever needs basic training. It provides the skills they need for everyday life. The Canine Good Citizen program is a great way to verify that the basic level of training has been achieved. More advanced training in dog sports such as agility, nose work and dock diving is also available.
For a complete list, please visit our website: www.asgoodasgold.org/september-is-responsible-dog-ownership-month/