Originally Posted by jamh
We crate trained him! O no way is he top dog, Thats why I think he is acting out, to get attention!
How long is he in a crate at a time? He is still a young dog, and needs LOTS of exercise. When he's let out of the crate, is he immediately taken out and played with vigorously till he's tired? If not, I suspect the bad behavior is an excess of energy from having been in forced inactivity for hours. You may consider it "acting out" when it's a natural response to lack of attention and exercise.