Should I socialize my puppy by letting him/her greet other dogs while on leash?

On the latest episode of The Family Pupz Podcast, we asked the founder of Paws For Thought Dog Training, Maddie Messina, whether she thinks that allowing a young puppy to greet other dogs while on leash counts as good socialization. We loved her point about how dogs in the wild greet other dogs in a very specific way that a leash doesn't allow.

To listen to the rest of the conversation with Maddie, check out the podcast episode below:

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