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Should I not intervene and just let my puppy "figure it out" when socializing with other dogs?

On the latest episode of The Family Pupz Podcast, we asked the founder of Paws For Thought Dog Training, Maddie Messina, we asked the founder of Paws For Thought Dog Training, Maddie Messina, whether she thinks we should just let our puppies "figure it out" when socializing with other dogs.

She makes a great point about how teachers need to intervene when there is bullying going on in school, and in the same token, we should do the same as advocates for our puppies.

We also get Tanya's thoughts about how interrupting and redirecting is crucial in these moments as other dogs won't always make the best decisions either.

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

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