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I've recently realised that my black Labrador keeps licking my other dog's face when we give our other dog attention. This is causing no problems as it isn't hurting her, but I was just wondering: what may it mean?

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This is a sign that the recipient of the licks is higher in the pecking order. The licks are a sign of submissive behaviour.

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