People who take their dogs out in public seem to be 1) living vicariously through their dogs (parading around with their pit or rott with their arms splayed out head swiveling around on their neck watching for who might not care for it or are backing away due to not wanting to be near their dog) or 2) in need of constant attention/validation (looking in every direction smiling repeatedly like they won a medal or just won a dog show) or 3) can’t stand to be alone for any period of time (clinging to the animal while they shop for air filters/10mm socket/whatever). Or some combination.
I just can’t see why anyone has a desire to take a dog into a Home Depot or restaurant. It would never even occur to me.