Hitching with my Dog

[Sip]

Hey folks!

I've hitched a lot for the last few summers. Got a knack for it. I know what to expect, what the good spots are, what to look for, the basic things, all that. In the winter I house up, though, and this winter I found myself, quite accidentally, with a job, a boyfriend, and well... a life. With that life came a cute-as-hell dog. She'll be about one this spring, and I desperately want to take her on the road with me. she's got the makings of a good traveling dog. She's small-ish, VERY obedient, and protective but not aggressive. I'm training her hard-core this winter with long snow-filled hikes and camping trips on warmer nights. The thing is, I've never hitched with a dog, so I don't know what to expect. It SEEMS like a huge pain in the ass, but as much as I love travelin' I often have a hard time with loneliness, and I think that a dog would help with that, so the trade-off seems worth it. So, down to my question, what are the big differences when hitching with a dog? I get really quick ride times right now because I come off pretty harmless and know how to work a road side. What are my ride wait times going to be like (on average) with a dog? Keeping in mind that she is smaller, if that makes much of a difference. I'm curious as to what I should know and expect while hitching with my furry mate. Thanks for the help!

 

[Tude]

Hey I'm moving this to Furry Nomads as this is where these questions come up and people respond. Sounds like you have a most lovely dog. Pics? And it sounds like this dog is a most welcome part of your life soooooo on that note - let's keep her safe and get some good interaction from other people here.

 

[Sip]

Thanks for the move. For some I had no idea that section existed. Then again, I usually don't scroll past "sex and Relationships". I start to get virtual vertigo from moving up and down the page so much. Seriously though, any thoughts would be helpful. The obvious answer is get the fuck out there and figure it out. I am usually quick to embrace this and take it to heart, but while I'm fine risking my ass by plunging into the unknown on a whim, my dog is an entirely separate matter, as she trusts me to get her out of whatever I get her into, and to know what the fuck I'm doing.

 

[Tude]

ROFL - "scrolling past sex and relationships" Man alive there is one thread in there that is ... mmmm... purty nasty. LOL but hopefully you get some more views and responses here. I see a lot of railroad on and off with dogs and it seems (and needs) to be a quick exchange - looks like a good collar/handle involved. I do not recall much on the hitching though. I see a lot on the internet - mostly advertising hitching from here to there - only me, etc and friendly dog etc. Good luck

 

[Ready4theWorld]

This is just some stuff I've seen being with people with dogs.

Getting a ride on back roads instead of interstates seems to be easier. I think its because people are a lot cooler with you riding in the bed of their truck on back roads.

You'll get more truck bed rides.

Walking around in a good sized town especially, people seem to throw dog food at you. You get so much you have to turn it down all the time.

It seems you get less rides on interstates, so I've seen people let the dog lay down so it didn't look like he had one. If they aren't cool with a dog in their car, they can drive off.

People will approach you more and start the conversations because you have a dog. Gives you more chances to charm people and get some money.

 

[Deleted member 2626]

Everything you said man can be turned around. Back roads doesn't mean much and highways can still get you more rides. If you've ever hitched back roads can suck. And don't hide your dog if people think your doing that then that's a great sign of dishonesty. . . I had a ride one time not see my dog by chance but still picked us uo

 

[Ready4theWorld]

I didn't say hide the dog, and if they want to pick you up they will pick you up. Just saying what I've seen.

 

[Johnny P]

My dog gets me rides, kickdowns, and ladies.

 

[Cree]

2 out of 3 ain't bad [emoji14]

 

[Kittymeowmix]

My dog gets me rides, kickdowns, and ladies.

Super player.