What does it mean when a dog licks another dog under the chin?
What does it mean when a dog licks another dog under the chin? General Dog Discussions
Licking the face/mouth is submission to the other dog, most domimate dogs don't like it much and will growl and show agression. its what puppies do to mom wolves to invoke... hmm well feeding.... it makes them up chuck food for the pups. older dogs who do this to an alpha is corrected by a growl or just a show of teeth. it also mean ur dog is a bit insecure. note how the other dog is standing his chest out, head high, tail up. he's holding his ground, this is a dog that starts a fight with others that want to fight. but ur dog is saying i want to be friends....u are boss. i would correct the aggresser. a light touch on the shoulder or neck. and be sure the dog walks away not u. taking toys is a normal play at my house, it involes growling and barking...and running around like crazy dogs they chase and play tug o war. but i stop play when it goes beyond playing to being slightly aggressive. i can hear the change of tone in the dogs... a growl deepens to a snarl...and a bark changes to that deep growlish bark. that is like when someone is at the door. they stand differ..like i said above....their brother and have been together their whole lives. but i can't see if ur dogs are playing..or if they mean business.