Good Morning Hair - I believe Gidget's behavior is called 'resource guarding'. Generally happens when someone new comes into the picture, but that was some-time ago. Could be something new or a 'delayed' reaction. Dogs are great.
Yeah - it seems a little late for 'get-between' behavior!
~chuckling~
Maybe I think it is so funny because I came out on top. I wish we could have filmed it. :~D