Poor baby. I have never left my dog in the house by herself. She goes outside when we leave. She doesn't fuss anymore she had 40 acres to roam around. Doesn't ever go to the end of the driveway so we don't have to worry about her getting in the road. She likes to mess with the cows. I have left her inside when one of the boys was still in bed. I've been asked not to do that anymore. She goes to their bedroom door and starts crying or pouncing on it until they get up.