The problem is I am homeschooling my son and he sits there constantly nosing us begging to get let out. I'm close to letting him go out and leaving him there. He is a big dog with thick fur, so he will be fine, even if he is a little uncomfortable.

I don't know what the deal is, he will ignore us until the moment we start school and then he won't leave us alone. My son is easily distracted, so it really can be a problem.