Lexy loves to go outside, too - but she wants one of us to go outside too.
We spend a lot of time outside.
She not only scratches but barks wildly if she really wants out - and that's just to look around. On nice days I prop the storm door open for her. Don't have a good place for a doggie door.
She has to watch all the neighbors and all their dogs. I think God appointed her watchdog of the world and nobody is going to tell her any different.