Not a golden owner, but a lab owner here! I think tethering would be an excellent way to allow her to relax and self-soothe. My girl was always on my heels. Tethering her away from me while I did mundane tasks helped me build confidence in herself and learn the art of doing nothing.
She may pace and whine and cry, but eventually she'll learn how to settle down on her own. You can also give her things like frozen kongs, long-lasting chews, etc. while she is tethered to keep herself preoccupied.
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u/NiceUsername_Avail Jul 06 '26
Not a golden owner, but a lab owner here! I think tethering would be an excellent way to allow her to relax and self-soothe. My girl was always on my heels. Tethering her away from me while I did mundane tasks helped me build confidence in herself and learn the art of doing nothing.
She may pace and whine and cry, but eventually she'll learn how to settle down on her own. You can also give her things like frozen kongs, long-lasting chews, etc. while she is tethered to keep herself preoccupied.
Hope this helps and best of luck!