Education Program Area Purpose
The purpose of the Education program area is to educate 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.
Educational Articles
Below our articles provide a wealth of information on canine topics including training, shedding and health issues such as hip dysplasia, seizures and cancer.
Collars and Harnesses
Prepare your dog and yourself before heading out to explore the great outdoors, which includes other pets and their [...]
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 [...]
