Well, I guess that I'm the oddball out here because I don't say "Goodbye" to Missy, or give her a hug or a kiss. I just go! If she barks to come with me, I nicely say "Sorry Missy, but you can't come this time". She never barks when I leave, sometimes she does when I get back. When I get home, she gets my full attention after I've taken all of my kids shoes and jackets off (and my own) and put away groceries or what not because that's usually where I've gone if Missy can't come with me.