| Without seeing your dog in action, I can't tell you exactly, but it sounds like a "submissive grin". I have worked with two dogs that had a very pronounced "grin" upon greeting. One is a Golden and the other a Keeshond. It is quite comical to see but could be misinterpreted as aggression.
The way you can tell the difference is the body language. A dog that is lowering his head and averting his eyes and "grinning" at the same time is saying, in effect, "Oh, my cherished leader is home and I want to show you that I am still your loyal subject..."
Sorry to anthropromorph, but that IS the message they are trying to convey. ;) It's a whole lot better than submissive URINATION!!! :D
It MIGHT mean that your dog has some insecurities in your role as a leader. Make sure you are using alot of motivation in your training and that you are not losing your temper with her. Just as with submissive urination, this is an attempt to display and reassure the "pack order".
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