Does he get enough exercise? I know that breed needs a ton of really good exercise a day to keep them from being destructive. You could also try kenneling the dog when you're not able to give him attention. Slowly start with 5 minutes in the kennel and work your way up. This could help the dog to understand that some time alone is safe and okay.
But I would really make sure that your dog is getting enough exercise. If he's not, he's got so much energy to burn and will take it out on whatever is around, ie., the Barbies. Do you have a dog park nearby? That might also be a way to teach your dog that he doesn't need to be next to you all the time. Go for a walk in the dog park and see what your dog does when he's off-leash with buddies to play with?
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