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.
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 [...]
Dog Collars, which ones to use?
There are many types of collars for your dog. Some collars are part of a positive reinforcement approach to training [...]
How Do I Know What to Feed My Golden Retriever?
There are many opinions about what to feed dogs. There are grain free foods, limited ingredient foods, designer brands and [...]
Food Allergies in Dogs
Itchy skin in dogs is more than just a minor annoyance. Red, oozing bald patches, rashes are a real discomfort [...]
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 [...]
