I am questioning whether or not this could be hormonal since he was neutered 3 days before this started. My vet said it's possible but didn't think so. She said if it is then it should subside in 3 weeks or so. I talked at length with her today (benefit of our kids having the same after school activity). She said to try benadryl tomorrow and put him back in the crate.
I don't think it's an alpha issue, we are definitely alpha over him. We make him lay down at dinner time and have been working with him on obedience training. He will quickly lay down paws in air if he thinks he's in trouble. I will concede that he is very spoiled.