That is NOT ok! I would call animal control. Although I don't think they are breaking any laws (depends where you live) that really isn't right.

What the heck is the point in getting a dog if you leave it outside to freeze?!? Even though Goldens may like the cold weather it doesn't mean you should leave them out to get lonely. Dogs are pack animals and they thrive on human attention. They need people to be happy. I coulden't even imagine what my dogs would do if they had to sit outside all day.