Trucking Dog - Which ones are good for trucking?

He was put in the truck at 6 weeks. In 2015. He’s older now but still step for step. 60 lbs of pure chaos

 

Been riding with me 13 weeks old and she is over 9 years old.

she is the sweetest kindest girl ever.

down to 74 lbs from 78 lbs

 

lol this dog has seen some miles! He's just got that look! Enjoying his life, that’s for sure! I think picking the right dog is key if you’re going to have a long term truck dog. When I first got into trucking a had a big boned German Sheppard I tried out on the road. It wasn’t a good match. Dog just had too much energy to be in the truck all day.

 

small breeds and mature dogs seem to be be the answer. I would of never picked a small dog, but no one else could take her. And after 2.5 years with this one, i would get another when this one passes

 

How bout a kitty cat! That always cracks me up when I see one of those.

 

I think a golden retriever would do a better job than half of the guys I've seen in those plants.

 

Jack Russel

 

A word of caution for anyone looking for a truck dog. There becomes a bond that’s unmistakable unbreakable with them. You don’t have to reach for them cause they are always there. One day there will come a time the tables turn. Ours was 8 months ago. He could no longer jump in on his own he needed help. It didn’t bother me to help him what bothered me was I seen after all we done that broke him. It caused me to park my truck. Just be with him. You want a trucking dog be prepared for that commitment or don’t get one.

 

I have my dog groomed every 3 weeks during the summer and every 4-6 weeks depending on weather in the winter. It helps let the skin breath better and makes them feel much better. I seen a real big difference in my last pup Bear that went on the truck with me a lot. He had kidney failure and when we started doing his grooming every 3 weeks it gave him more energy. Could always see the difference in the winter time so tried to keep that schedule with him

 

Kidnap a lot lizard and keep her tied up and fed.