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So I just bought a new pleather sectional in September and my dog already shredded and destroyed 2 cushions... Anyone have any ideas on how to stop this? It's when I'm gone to work part of the day... Can't keep him outside because to cold.. I have a million toys for him too so... Help please

I recommend getting advice from someone who has education in this area, not all us random people on eBrandon. Dr Liana Mawer is excellent:  
 
http://www.petmobilevetclinic.com/index.php?id=dogbehaviour

Invest in a dog kennel Peave Mart has one on sale on Friday 48x30x32 $110.00 If you leave home put the dog in the kennel. When you come back dog still in kennel no more damage

Just about anything you don't want them to.  
Only thing that I can think of is to block off access to that room while you're away. You're right, certainly can't keep him outside.  
I had to put up a barricade to the living room until my dog learned not to pee on the carpet. He was fine in the kitchen with a comfy bed and toys.  
Good luck!

Either buy a kennel or block him out of the room. Dogs often when bored will chew so you might not be able to stop this, especially since you are not home when it happens. The kennel will keep your dog safe when you are not home, no risk of chewing, hurting itself.

No doubt the pleather smells like a chew toy? Kennel or blockade would be the answer I would think.  
Good luck

We have a 6 month old puppy who would chew everything in sight if left on his own. We bought one at WalMart - it is wire with a plastic bottom so he can see out, It is big enough for him to turn around and stand up. We put in a big towel and he sleeps there and also goes in when we are out of the house. Works well.

How old is your dog? Dogs go thru various stages just like kids do. Mine chewed holes in each of the couch cushions just enough for him to curl up in. He was younger and still either pup like or a rebel teen. Now that he is older he doesn't do that anymore. Kenneling would be a good idea although it may be possible for them to get out of as well.

Just an added suggestion. Check the pet stores for an anti-chew spray. It's non-toxic and might help with your dog's chewing stage. I know there is a Bitter Apple one that helped immensely for a friend's puppy who was a chewer.

this works wonders just turn it on when your out on amazon they have this one https://www.amazon.ca/PetSafe-Pawz-Away-Indoor-Barrier/dp/B000A76ZYS  
 
and you can order addons like a mini one that you can put in proximity of the garbage can if that a problem they learn fast with this

You need to walk or run all the energy out of him. You didn't mention the breed of the dog. This makes a difference in behavior. Some dogs require more mental stimulation, German Shepherds and Husky's for example. They can be very destructive if board. Exercise will help with this. Walk or, what I do is run my pup outside before I leave the house. Dog's love to be chased and will run for a good long time. Crating your dog will not solve this problem. The dog will just learn to hate the crate. Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for, He knows he gets more attention if he eats the furniture. Good or bad attention is attention. We like to think that our dogs play with their toys when we are away. They don't they sit and wait for us to get home. If they are tired due to exercise they will sleep most of the time we are gone. Also try to exercise him when you get home so he has something to look forward to. Hopes this helps.