You could start feeding him all his meals from the kong- this way he gets the benefit of a "chew" treat but he is only get the food he is allowed to have. You could even buy 3 or 4 of them and break his meals up, freeze them all the night before and give them to him throughout the day.
Otherwise just don't give in to him- dogs learn to adapt pretty quickly- he needs his rest.
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