My mini dachshund/rat terrier mix is probably 10 times worse than your golden! She knows the word "squirrel" and if anyone says it she runs around the house looking for one out the window. And when she sees one she whines, growls, and whimpers and has actually climbed a tree to get one. She pulled it out of the tree by its tail! She is absolutely squirrel crazy. Sorry I can't help, but at least you know you're not alone