Bringing a dog along for the ride

I bring my pit out and have only had a problem with 1 shipper. (Dow load) 2 others said no dogs but I was able to work around it by just talking to the shipper/receiver. Conway will not take the dog into consideration with loads. Yes they dodoc u .01 but as long as your mpg is company avg or better you get it back. Animal cruelty laws supersede idle laws. Hence, I was able to idle in NY when I told the trooper about my dog....lol. Typically you will have ample time to stop and get your dog out of the truck but truthfully this fall's more on your ability to properly plan your trip/day. I never had an issue with this. I would suggest a small vacuum to keep on the fur as you companion sheds. I tkeep one and its great. (1.5 gallon shop vac) Also, get in the habit of daily brushing as this will help. Zeke is at home this trip and i miss him immensely. If you have any questions pm me and I would be glad to offer more tips on daily practices.

 

Here's one more thing that needs to be said......regardless of what you see others doing, have proper "dog owner etiquette!" Pick up you dogs feces anywhere that he goes. Keep him on a leash whenever it is even remotely possible that other people or dogs may be effected by him. Keep him in the truck at customers unless you specifically ask first. Its very aggravating out here when you see bad owners because they make the good ones look bad.

 

I have a Staffie-Pit mix that loves roadtrips. Occasionally I drive cross-country (San Diego-Buffalo), he sight-sees for at least 500-600mi before he lays down. We stopped at a Truck Stop once and while talking to the driver, he jumped into the tractor, got in the passenger seat, than saw the bed and went and laid down. I think he was a driver in his previous life. The O/O said that made his day and jokingly asked if I'd sale my buddy to him. Whenever he sees a rig, he makes a whining sound as if he is trying to get the driver's attention. When I get my CDL, taking my buddy with me is a must. So I'm leaning more to Con-Way.

 

That's Funny Scottybones!

 

Getstepn....and y does that need to be said....that a no-brainer.