Yep, Cody's protective too. I told my brother to give me a hard Hi 5 so I can yell Ouch and Cody almost jumped on him, teeth bared, which just SHOCKED us, and then he nuzzled me. I can't pet another dog either, hug anyone (pushes away or comes between us and whines) and though surprisingly, he immediately liked my boyfriend, Cody will make sure he's positioned himself next to me, against me at all times. John says he knows what rung he is on the ladder of love!!