When we first started eight years ago not many companies provided ground transportation. The industry as a whole was unstructured and unregulated. Every company operating had their own way of moving pets around the country. Getting information about how to do this safely and the necessary insurances were difficult and very expensive. It was a trial and error process. Insulating vehicles for winter months, AC units that could survive the excessive heat of 110 degrees, dogs that won't eat while in transit, pets that stress, are just a few issues a transporter should and must think about when deciding they want to be "Pet Transporters".
Once the economy started to head south those with a vehicle, didn't matter what type of vehicle, decided this was a "EASY JOB" and a quick way to make money. Many spent that $4.99 a month to throw up a quick website, strapped a crate in the back of their SUV or pickup and dubbed themselves, "Pet Transporters". Every spring and fall some 30 to 50 "new companies" spring up. Within weeks most fall by the wayside. Usually after that first trip out when they realize its a 24 hour/7 day a week job with no time off once you hit the road. As long as pets are on the vehicle, the transporter is on duty.
So what are the differences between a dog hauler and a Professional transporter? Professionals will provide written estimates, invoices, contracts, emergency care forms, They know how to handle the varies forms of weather across this country. What to do when a pet won't eat, or stress beyond any typical calming methods. Professionals also have the license, certifications, and insurance.
Want to test them on their professionalism, ask them to provide a "Certificate of Insurance" for their care and custody of your pets.
The other thing to know is there are different types of tranpsorters. Some offer just "Private Rides". Private rides are great, its direct transportation from pickup to delivery. The pets typically have more freedom within the vehicle. Private Rides are very expensive. Charges are charged on a per mile/per pet basis. Puppy transporters, that deal strickly with puppies. While others deal mostly with hunting dogs, rescue dogs and show dogs.
We at Precious Pets Transport have done a a mixure of each. The bulk of our transports are private rides and shared rides with pets whose families are relocating to new cities. After eight years we've taken the time to learn, change and implement what is necessary to provide safe, comfortable rides for your "Precious Pets". Remember the ride should always be "All about the Pets."
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