It sounds like she was scared of something she heard or smelled from outside and was seeking protection from you while at the same time trying to guard you as best she could. Just because they are worried or scared themselves doesn't mean a dog gives up on trying to protect us from whatever it is that spooked them.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |