The closest I have ever coming to leaving the dogs outside when I was not home, was when Cincy was a little under a year old. I had taken the girls for a walk, and Cincy just would not stop pulling. As a "punishment" I put her in the back yard, and continued to walk Sadie. We never left out street, and still I was worried the whole time she would try to get out of the yard, or someone would let her out....so short story long, yes, I think it is a big deal!!
I wouldn't be so concerned about the temp, as the other things mention...if had gotten bored or scared, or even if something nthe other side of the fence peaked his interest, he could have escaped, or got hurt trying. And you just never know what neighbors may do if a dog is barking all night....BB guns, poison...i just don't trust the unknown with my dogs.
Glad to hear he seemed to do okay last night. I hope next time she will take you up on your offer of letting him in and out!
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