The best way to introduce one dog to another is to walk them together. Keep them moving. They become a pack that way. This is in all sots of dog behavior books and on Cesar Milan's show. It's is not possible to do this with every dog on the square or in the market, however. But if you have socialized your dog early on, they will be okay around other dogs, or you will know if they just don't have that personality, in which case don't take them around other dogs.
Dogs must be socialized with other dogs from the time they have had all their shots, till they get used to being around other dogs. If it's a rescue, start out with just one other dog, then work your way up to a dog park or a doggie daycare center. I like and have used doggie daycare centers to socialize our dogs because the dogs in those centers have already been vetted against aggression, and they are neutered and have all their shots. You never know in a dog park.
Don't ask me for references. I just know this. I've been reading about dog behavior and watching videos for the last 20 years.
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