Originally posted by CattleDogMom
Ok...

Here is am example of what he is doing. I woke up to a horrible sound last night. I saw him chewing on the walls! He was literally chewing on the door frame!

It's getting to where I have to put him out back if I even want a moment's peace just to drink my coffee.
He chews everything in site...shoes, clothes, toys, ect. He goes thorugh about 5 rawhyde and pig bones a week, and has already shredded a BLACK Kong!
If he is exhibiting this behaivor while you are sleeping, crating him sounds like a good way to stop it.
Cattle dogs need a job to do, and herding and being on a ranch is great for them. But I don't agree with the dog being outside, I came from a family that only had outside dogs, and I wouldn't have one now. If they are truly a part of the family, they need to be included as such.

I do wish you luck in your decision, I know that your heart is breaking. Please accept my apologies.