I have never locked my boys outside because I always go out with them, but then again, I have no children to attend to in the house either so its easier for me... but you have no idea how many times Ive locked them in closets, in the garage, in a bedroom, sometimes I call and call for an hour and then finally go hunting and they are panting behind some closed door whining to come out! LOL Poor babies! Glad Zach is ok though!
