Golden Retriever Education
As Good as Gold is delighted to offer education to our members and the general public regarding responsible pet guardianship. The As Good as Gold Education Coordinator reaches out to veterinarians and certified animal behaviorists to bring you insights regarding the health and good citizenship of your pets.
Golden Retriever Education Topics
Goldens are known to be friendly and can make excellent pets. Responsible ownership is paramount to success in their forever homes. Prepare for your new addition by researching appropriate care by contacting your veterinarian, and enlisting the advice of a certified animal trainer. We provide additional educational materials below.
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.
Educational Articles by As Good as Gold
Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is a huge problem among companion animals, especially golden retrievers. Excessive weight gain has become the most common preventable [...]
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 [...]
