Ground Transporters

[HighRoller]

After carson's unfortunate experience with jolly, and mtnman's unfortunate experience with yet another transporter...I cannot in good conscience sit idly by any longer.

As most of you are aware from my previous posts (prior to the posting fiasco), we transported dogs under K-9 Courier Service and have an excellent reputation from many reputable dogmen & dogwomen in the fraternity. We are no longer transporting due to a family matter, again, as previously posted. However, I must emphasis that as a responsible owner/breeder, that when shipping a dog, you must consider many criteria BESIDES the cost!


Does the transporter offer a written contract?
Does the transporter require a health certificate?
Does the transporter photo-document condition of dog upon pickup and dropoff?
Does the transporter offer a written liability (recoverable cost of dog) in the event of loss, theft, injury, or death of the dog during transport?
Is the transporter bonded & licensed?
Does the transporter provide you with an itinerary of the trip outlining ETA's (dates & times) of pickup & dropoff?
Does the transporter maintain communication throughout the run?
Does the transporter work around your (shipper/consignee) schedule rather than theirs?
Does the transporter provide references?
If the answers are NO, then please do yourself AND your dogs a favor, find another transporter who meets these expectations. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, DON'T CHEAPSKATE YOUR DOG'S TRAVEL.

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I have referred ALL my current clients & future courier inquiries to the following, who in my opinion, more than meets my high standards.

Dixie Pet Express
USDA Lic #72-T-0002
http://www.dixieranchkennels.com/transportation
(985) 516-6713 or (985) 732-3961 Ask for Dave or Teresa

Scheduling runs departing 5/9/05, 5/23/05, & 6/6/05. Quality service, Great rates.

[GAPITS]

it was jolly with mtnman to, :(

[HighRoller]

it was jolly with mtnman to, :(
Thanks, ga....I wasn't aware of that. He told me about it on the phone the other night, but didn't name names.

[Kay]

Not trying to get off subject here, but has anyone heard from mtnman???? Was expecting to hear from him before now, hoping everything went okay :(

[mntman2003]

i got back 1 hour ago my gyp is fine well fed and he was feedin and watering the dogs as i unexpectidly drove up.all of his dogs that i saw looked good.not saying any one was lying cause i really hope i didnt drive to ark. from co. for nothin...did i and get a breakdown on the way. lol i cant say i saw anything wrong.....he did keep in contact like i wanted him to and his truck is broken down is all that i can say badNot trying to get off subject here, but has anyone heard from mtnman???? Was expecting to hear from him before now, hoping everything went okay :(

[mntman2003]

sorry so short i havent slept since i woke up on wed morn lol what is it today?? really what is todayi got back 1 hour ago my gyp is fine well fed and he was feedin and watering the dogs as i unexpectidly drove up.all of his dogs that i saw looked good.not saying any one was lying cause i really hope i didnt drive to ark. from co. for nothin...did i and get a breakdown on the way. lol i cant say i saw anything wrong.....he did keep in contact like i wanted him to and his truck is broken down is all that i can say bad

[nappydawg]

hey mtnman its friday

[TabDogs]

Valentine is awesome...they are very professional and have good rates...I have always used, and sweared by B. Bailey...BUT since he isnt doing it anymore..Valentine is who i have been using..Gabe and his wife are good people and will answer any questions you have!

http://www.valentinekennels.com/vpt.html

[mntman2003]

bailey is doing it againValentine is awesome...they are very professional and have good rates...I have always used, and sweared by B. Bailey...BUT since he isnt doing it anymore..Valentine is who i have been using..Gabe and his wife are good people and will answer any questions you have!

http://www.valentinekennels.com/vpt.html

[TabDogs]

Good to know...Didnt know he was back transporting..thanks!

[Kay]

Good to hear your girl is back safe and sound- glad she was in better shape than you'd (we'd, actually) been expecting :)

[crankydog]

Valentine is great, also used to use BB b4 the problems, and must admit had no problems with BB. Yes, BB is back to doing it, and surprised some of my friends when the father showed up on their yard to pick up dogs when they were expecting the son, which was a bit uncomfortable. From what I was told, the father is talking too much about stuff that shouldn't be talked about, making people feel uncomfortable, especially with the situation the way it is.

So only for that reason, Valentine is my choice for any east coast runs, very professional and doesn't put your business (or theirs) out there.

Good to know...Didnt know he was back transporting..thanks!