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Originally Posted by Patches Mom  I thought to socialize dogs well they should meet everyone when you are out & about so they would be more confident in all situations and learn how to interact with humans & other dogs and to be able to figure out friend from foe on their own better??? |
A well socialized dog is one who isn't stressed or distracted by the PRESENCE of people, other animals, etc. That doesn't mean they have to go looking for interactions.
I've had some dobermans who were social butterflies who never met a person they didn't like, others who were more aloof-they could take or leave interacting with strangers. Different dogs, different personalities..it's all good.