howling / barking

Question
hello i have got a 5 month beagle.the problem i am having is when i leave the house he goes mad and starts howling and barking to the point the neighbours have complained.he is in a crate with a teddy,a tshirt with my scent on,a kong toy and a ticking clock,i am to the point now i dont know what to try next,will he just get used to it or will i have go to the extreme of getting a bark collar ( which i am against.he doesnt have to be left that often its only about 1 hour a day.

Answer
Try a Kong stuffed with peanut butter and frozen.  I think most Beagles are food motivated enough to concentrate on licking the peanut butter out until tired enough to fall asleep.  

If that doesn't work, you may have to talk to the vet about medicating him.  I would rather see that than the shock collar.