Dog chewing, why not leave with a muzzle on?

Have only quickly browsed some of the replies, but u really do need to go back to basics.

Part of the problem, could be, what u are doing whilst u are in the house with him, that may have a knock on affect on when you leave him.
What do u do when you arrive home, and he has been in alone?
Where does he sleep?
Where does he spend his time, when u are in the house, i.e. with u, in the kitchen, e,t,c?

I understand u stating that he does not like the crate, and he escapes, but believe me it can be done, and it's one of the better methods of triaining when reverting back to or starting from scratch, in regard to training a dog to feel comfortable with it's own company, without distress and anxiety, we crate train literally hundreds of dogs, otherwise, we would be sending them out to new homes, like yourself, and the same problem you are having would be an issue with one of our dogs, and more so for the sake of the dog, we would not do it.

There are ways to secure the crates, believe me, staffi's are great ot making mince meat of crates, but it can be secured.
It's a very delicate method re training to the crate, and patience is required, but it can be done, Im crate training 2 as we speak, it has to be done whilst u are present though, that is the most important factor.

If u could answer the beginning questions, I may beable to give u somemore advice, if u need it.
I would personally raher re crate train, than muzzle.
 
No judgments here just my own experience.

When I moved from my house with a lovely yard + in-house maids and 24 hr company ( in south America where my lab had never never been left alone ) to a downtown apartment in Europe and having to work and leave her on her own and clearly unhappy, she went crazy and although I took the time to take her out, spend my breaks on being with her, etc... I felt so bad and guilty, and occasionally angry at her for taking revenge on anything she could get her teeth on (which she had never done before !), I realized she really couldn't handle this new lonely life.The situation was obviously due to one of these life changes some of us go through but it was so unfair on her it made me sad, guilty and like I was being cruel to her...

I made the big decision to get her a companion: A puppy Daschund female joined in and my girl instantly took to her and cheered up !

Just had two dogs to walk instead of one ! But the difference in my girl was amazing and it made me so happy. The two of them eventually got into mischief but in a different (and funny) way, just like two sisters having a laugh at their mum's expense
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Thanks, many people have told me he will grow out of it. I hope so. My friends dog is almost 2 years and will still chew if any thing is left out. My boy was a rescue dog and was a mess, almost staved to death when the rescue people picked him up. He never settled into kennels at the rescue place. He was homed and brought back again. He is so much happier now he has a stable for ever home. When I first got him, he would not leave my side. even if I had a shower he would get upset. So he has come on a massive amount. The fact that I can go out at all is an amazing thing. It has took me a long time and patients to get to the stage that I can go to work and he can stay at home. I have brought him an big smelly messy bone and touch would not touched the matress the last two days. Fingers crossed it was a blip. When I first used to leave him even for a few minuites, I come back he was hyper and stressed. Now he is calm and relaxed when I return. He was such an insecure dog when we first had him, all he need was time and understanding and confidence in us. He is the happiest he ever has been in his life
 
I'm sure in time all will be well, my staffie used to eat (well not eat, he'd just pull apart & spit out) my duvet, dog before that used to chew the carpet & latest addition's favourite was the door frames & skirting and they weren't rescue dogs but they all grew out of it as I'm sure your boy will.

He sounds like he's a lucky boy to have you
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As a breeder of lurchers and whippets which i have had for 25 years i have to admit they prefer not to be solitary dogs , is there an option to get a friend for him perhaps a little girl he would turn some of his affection to her and not miss you so much. Males in particular are very devoted to their female owners my boys follow me every where and i love it. good luck.
 
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