Is normal to always feel like you always need to be protected?
Don't get me wrong, I can defend my self and I will not hesitate to do so. But ever since my dog Bailey died ( almost three years ago ) my world has crumbled. Bailey was a very protective dog, and would take a bullet for her family, especially my sister and I.
My new dog Stella however, is extremely submissive and I protect her. All of my friends that are in my grade are leaning on me for emotional support, and aI have a friend that is extremely younger than me, and I act as her role model and temporary protector.
Is it odd to just want someone to lean on? More specifically, a guard/protective dog?
Please comment with an answer! :)