Dog Friendly Trainers

Does anyone know of a company that would possibly train you with a dog friendly trainer? My dog is everything to me, I'm leaving truck school basically homeless and with a beautiful Collie dog that I can't part with. Boarding is not an option. I would be willing to work for less money at a company if the pup can come with me. I know most companies are not willing to let you take dog until you have your own truck but are there exceptions?

Its an insurance liability. The dog can distract you and cause and accident. It could bite, scratch or cause an allergy to the other driver. That's also a large dog and most carriers have some sort of weight limit.

Bobby, you have no idea how focused you are going to need to be during training. I would even recommend not taking your dog along until you've been solo for three months.

I know that's not what you're looking for, but as for your question I don't know any place that is going to allow you to bring your dog. Remember you are going into someone else's house, and it's tight quarters - tighter than any tiny house I've ever seen.

Figure out a way for your best friend to wait until you are better prepared to have them along.

Some companies will have you train with local drivers who are home each day. This would mean you'd still have to find a place to live and to keep your dog during training. If this option is available to you, you should definitely look into it. If you get a chance to train while you're, fresh and well rested rather than team driving otr , you want to do it. Even after training, going OTR with a collie could be tough. You'll have long days where you'll be too tired to get out and walk her and be at shippers/receivers that don't allow dogs outside of the truck.

I would make companies with more local drivers a top priority and be willing to put in some work on the docks until you pay your dues. '

Bobby Lee, CB Frank has the best idea. You are certainly welcome to use all the Trucking Truth resources, but our main focus here is national & regional OTR companies.

Old School points out the training ride is for training, and no other passengers, human, canine, or other, can go along. Also, many carriers won't allow Fido on your truck for a certain about of time at first. You can look through List Of Trucking Companies That Allow Pets.

Best dog I ever had was a Boarder Collie. Just me but I can imagine putting that breed in a confined space day after day. As you know they are at the core a working dog / herding animal...what a lovely breed and I get it (the love for a dog like that) Just my 2 cents...best of luck.