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Our mission is dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of Golden Retrievers and golden mixes who are in need. In addition, AGaG educates the general public about:
ALL As Good as Gold Members are entitled to these benefits:
New adoptive families receive an honorary membership when the adoption contract is received.
Renew or start a new membership online or download a print-ready copy to your computer. (If you need us to send you one by mail, contact us by phone or email.)
See the some of the dogs AGaG has helped in Success Stories.
We look forward to personally welcoming you to our organization and to the world of making a difference for the dogs – plus having a good time, too!
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 no doubt already perform many of the actions listed in this article, read on to see if there might be a few more you want to add!
Health and Wellness
Regular vet checkups are crucial – consider scheduling one in September. These visits will identify and provide the right vaccinations for your dog’s stage of life. Vets will do an overall checkup and can recommend the right nutrition based on your golden retriever’s age, weight, activity level, medical issues and allergies. Regular dental care and nail clipping are also important.
Safety
Golden retrievers need accessible fresh drinking water and shelter from the elements. Their collar, harness and leash all need to fit appropriately. Puppies chew on everything, so puppy-proof your house and yard with appropriate fencing, elimination of harmful objects, poisonous plants, fertilizers, wires, chemical pesticides and small children’s toys. Pick-up that dog waste or your dog may munch on it.
Training
Every golden retriever needs basic training. It provides the skills they need for everyday life. The Canine Good Citizen program is a great way to verify that the basic level of training has been achieved. More advanced training in dog sports such as agility, nose work and dock diving is also available.
For a complete list, please visit our website: www.asgoodasgold.org/september-is-responsible-dog-ownership-month/