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 education@asgoodasgold.org. 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
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 [...]
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 [...]
