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
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease (named after the Connecticut town of Lyme) is an illness caused by a type [...]
Understanding the Language of Dogs, September 2025
https://youtu.be/YMOx1-UrCKI
Locating a Lost Dog
Locating a Lost DogMia, a 5-year old golden doodle, spent 18 days alone in the 3.400 acre Glacial Park Conservation [...]
Preventing Dog Bites
Several AGaG members were proud to attend a thoughtful presentation by Steve Dale at DuPage Animal Services in Wheaton on [...]
Collars and Harnesses
Prepare your dog and yourself before heading out to explore the great outdoors, which includes other pets and their [...]
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 Dog Behavior
Classic Conditioning Also known as Pavlovian conditioning or associative learning, both terms for what happens when an animal learns associations [...]
Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is a huge problem among companion animals, especially golden retrievers. Excessive weight gain has become the most common preventable [...]
