adult german shepherd and crate training

Question
I have recently taken a four yr. old neutered male shepherd into my home.  He comes from a good family background where somebody was home all day, able to let him in and out at will.  I live alone and work all day. I also have a yorkie.  I close off the kitchen for their day space while I work.  The shepherd is showing huge signs of stress being locked up all day.  The most recent was I came home from work to find the stacking washer and dryer laying on the floor along with what could be torn apart was.  Can I start using a crate, for all day, for this adult dog, of is it better for the dog to rehome him.  He obviously cannot tolerate being penned in all day.

Answer
You could try it.  It may or may not work.  One thing that could make a big difference is giving him a mid day break.  If you can't make it home to do it, see if a neighbor or a professional dog walker could.  Some places have doggy day care available.  

A dog that has not been crated since it was little, make take some work. Start out just putting its toys and treats in the crate. Praise it for going in. If you have been able to trust it with any bedding, put that in the crate. Feed it in the crate. This is also an easy way to maintain order at feeding time for more than one dog.