I am back in Tenn visiting for the holiday. . .I have had a few friends over and my parents and my dog is such a nut! He barks so loud he hurts his own ears, but then he comes up them, licks em and then backs away and barks again. When this happens he is sure to stay by me or one of my parents. But it's not like we are protecting him. . .it's him protecting us. He is very jealous and possessive.