Golden Retriever Education
As Good as Gold is delighted to offer education to our members and the general public about responsible pet guardianship. The area is led by Linda Lewiston, DVM, MS, KPA-CTP. Linda brings experience as a veterinarian along with dog training credentials to this position.
Please review our Golden knowledge base below.
Golden Education Topics
Although goldens are sweet and loyal and make excellent pets, many people focus on the looks and status of a golden without thinking about the commitment that they will need. Goldens are smart, witty, and perpetual puppies. If you don’t do your homework before deciding to bring a golden in to your home, you could be in for quite a surprise.
Things to Consider Before Adopting a Golden
Health
All breeds have certain illnesses or genetic defects they are prone to. Listed below are some of the most common medical issues found in Golden Retrievers:
Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Eye Disease
Heart Disease
Seizures
Cancer
Nutrition
As Good as Gold believes in a holistic approach to dog food. Many advertised dog foods that look great on TV have additives, sugar, preservatives, corn, grains, and sometimes even sawdust in the ingredients.
Less is more. Look for labels with fewer ingredients, and make sure that the first two ingredients aren’t corn and wheat, since many goldens are allergic to either or both of those ingredients.
Linda is willing to consult AGaG members on health, behavior and training topics. Please contact Linda by email at [email protected]. Briefly describe the issue you’d like help with and indicate dates and times you are available to discuss the issue and we will reach out to schedule a follow up.
Educational Articles by As Good as Gold
Winter Activities and Enrichment
Indoor fetch: Make use of the "get it" and "drop it" commands! Have your pet fetch a soft ball [...]
Anxious and Fearful Dogs
Some of our readers may have attended the As Good as Gold training seminar held this past September by then [...]
Understanding how behavior works
Classic Conditioning Also known as Pavlovian conditioning or associative learning, both terms for what happens when an animal learns associations [...]
‘Twas Days ‘Til the Holidays- Holiday Safety for Pets
‘Twas days ‘til the holidays and all through my house, I, a pet parent was planning with my spouse. A [...]
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is caused by an organism called Borrelia burgdorferi. This organism is well known to cause serious disease in [...]
Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is a huge problem among companion animals, especially golden retrievers. Excessive weight gain has become the most common preventable [...]
A Day in the Life of a Home Visit Volunteer
This is the second of a series of articles to acquaint readers with the work and accomplishments of As [...]
Cold Weather Tips for Goldens
Winter weather has arrived, and temperatures are dropping below freezing. What does that mean for your golden retriever? Many golden [...]
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
I am sure you have heard the term positive reinforcement training. But what does that term mean? What is positive [...]
Winter Activities and Enrichment
Indoor fetch: Make use of the "get it" and "drop it" commands! Have your pet fetch a soft ball [...]
Anxious and Fearful Dogs
Some of our readers may have attended the As Good as Gold training seminar held this past September by then [...]
Understanding how behavior works
Classic Conditioning Also known as Pavlovian conditioning or associative learning, both terms for what happens when an animal learns associations [...]
‘Twas Days ‘Til the Holidays- Holiday Safety for Pets
‘Twas days ‘til the holidays and all through my house, I, a pet parent was planning with my spouse. A [...]
Lyme disease
Lyme disease is caused by an organism called Borrelia burgdorferi. This organism is well known to cause serious disease in [...]
Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is a huge problem among companion animals, especially golden retrievers. Excessive weight gain has become the most common preventable [...]
A Day in the Life of a Home Visit Volunteer
This is the second of a series of articles to acquaint readers with the work and accomplishments of As [...]
Cold Weather Tips for Goldens
Winter weather has arrived, and temperatures are dropping below freezing. What does that mean for your golden retriever? Many golden [...]
