Same thing used to happen in Peanuts. You would see CB in Linus’ house and vice versa. Who lives where and who should be there are fluid concepts in cartoon land.
My dogs are serious chewers, especially my black Lab. I buy them the Kong toys, and it can take them months to get through them. Just find the right ones for your dog.
Just walk around the barrier. That way, you are not crossing it, but you can still walk.