Could tethering (to me) lead to separation anxiety?

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

Hi DK friends! I'm in need of your expertise on how to raise a single pup who is able to be alone but bonded to his peeps and well supervised.
We had Ripley (lost him in Sept to lymphoma) who I'd tethered in the beginning to me and he trained beautifully to what was and wasn't appropriate house behavior, but he did at times howl after we left the house and was sad to be alone. :(
Now we are picking up a new pup on the 26th (so scared and excited about this one!) and I'd like to tether him to me - but read that it can lead to separation anxiety?? How do I manage this one?
I apologize if this should be in puppy madness, just hoping to get some training savvy ears here! Thank you!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations on your new guy, I can't wait to "meet" him. :)

And I don't think this should be in Puppy Madness; you need some experience here, lol. 

Unfortunately, I haven't had a puppy since 1990, lol, and never tethered. I also haven't researched a possible link between tethering and separation anxiety, although I'm going to do that now. My instinct is that they it does not lead to separation anxiety, as I've known many dogs with separation anxiety who were never tethered as pups, (I had one), and many pups who were tethered and didn't develop separation anxiety.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Took me all of 10 seconds to find this: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/developing-separation-anxiety-wi...

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

Hi Karen! This was a great read, thanks - and now I'm going to buy Perfect Puppy in 7 Days and make everyone in the family read it! I guess I will have to find a balance between tethering and training him/her that our leaving is temporary and ok. Need to read more about exactly how to do that. :) thanks for your support!

[Kamela & Beckett]

Our breeder recommender Perfect Puppy in 7 Days. Great book, but it is out of print now I believe. You can buy it on Anazon from 3rd party sellers or try eBay. Congrats on new puppy- so exciting!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sophia Yin is wonderful, especially with dog/kid issues. 

[BG and Gavin]

I have never heard this criticism before and think that quite the opposite is true. However I think that tethering to you is just a small part of the overall puppy program. IMO other parts of that same program should be a structured routine that includes play time, crate time, alone time, outdoor time, walking time, training time etc. Congrats on your new edition. It's so exciting starting from scratch. If I was starting again with a puppy I think I would immerse myself in Doggie Dan website before beginning. His philosophy has impressed me.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I agree.  I think the Doggy Dan program is excellent and really agrees with my thoughts on training.  I do think that balance is the key, and structure which includes some tethered time is great.  I also think it's so important to get the puppy used to you coming and going so that he gains confidence that you are going to leave, but you will always return.  Making coming and going a "non-event" helps so much.  I would get a puppy used to being crated in a room with out me for periods of the day.  My guys are 6 and 7 and I still use a "routine" for coming and going.  I gate them in our bedroom and I always say the same thing "lay down and go to sleep...I'll be back in a little while".  I never turn back....just walk out.  When I return I show no emotion.  I go to the room and make them sit calmly and then I take down the gate and pet them.  If they are jumping around....the gate stays up until they're seated.  I think the rituals really help them.  I can't wait to see puppy pics.

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

Thanks BG - part of routine is a great point. Also a great reminder about Doggy Dan, will definitely sign up with him again. :-)
And Jane, great point about it being a non event. I do vaguely remember that from DD. Love your ritual saying, so sweet. I hope this all comes back to me, I'm getting so new puppy excited that I'm forgetting training things!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I'm so happy for you first of all! Congrats.
Perhaps only use it part of the time if you chose to, then
it shouldn't be a problem, yet you'd get some of the benefits from it.
Didn't really use the technique for my too and they have had excellent
house manners. I think they both had run of the house by 6-8 months.
Either way, I think you'll have an awesome doodle!

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

Thanks so much, Leslie! I'm going to dare to be hopeful that we will have an awesome doodle, and for a long life. This is so bittersweet for us and exciting. :-)

[Cindy and Olive (Ollie)]

One will be ours!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh they are all adorable!