I take Kodak with me when I can, he's use to riding in the car since a baby. He loves being outside and he loves his little jackets and sweaters. If you pick one up and he sees it, he thinks he's going somewhere anyway. I try to get him out as much as I can, and no it's not for show. I get attention either way. I feel because people have paraded their dogs around, it makes it bad for the rest of us who enjoy taking our babies with us. I have not taken him anyplace that does not allow pets.