I have to try to scoot my way through a half opened door when i go out, b/c Dale tries to join me! We need to work on him staying when we go out the front door. Once he joined me on the front step with the mailman!! The mailman froze!! I assured him that Dale wouldn't hurt him, but Dale can be very intimidating! So, no puppy dog eyes for me when i leave...just big doggie toes stepping on my feet, as i try to exit the house! Then he watches from the window, and then probably goes to sleep