I take Molly many places. She loves her carrier and feels safe. When people see her head poking out they always try to pet her. Molly then retrieves back and disappears in the carrier. I call her my "turtledog". I can not blame her with a hugh hand coming towards her face. I just tell people it is her turtle impression and they usually laugh and do not try to pet her.
I take her to bookstores, outside patio restaurants, drug store, home depot, mall and in a zippered undercover carrier to places where they might say something.
Take baby steps in getting her use to the carrier. It probably took a few months of training before she was comfortable and wanted to go. I always make it fun with lots of treats and cuddles. It is well worth it...
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