Big Sky Pet Transport

04/30/2024

If anyone is looking to place an order for a Ruffland crate, let me know asap. I have someone who will be placing an order very soon.

09/23/2023

Transport announcement:

I will be leaving Wisconsin on Oct 4th towards Reno, NV. ( may be able to pick up or deliver in CA as well) This is a quick trip and should be less than 48 hours with a quick turnaround also.

Book now!

03/22/2023

I'd like to share an update.... we are still doing flight nanny transports and may be available for ground transports around the Upper Midwest. Transports to Florida and the SE may be available with advanced notice. We are based in Wisconsin so please keep that in mind.

12/13/2022

For a quick and easy treat for dogs, carrots are hard to beat. Most dogs love their cold, crunchy texture, they can occupy teething puppies, they are inexpensive, and they keep well in the…

12/03/2022

Dog owners have discovered the benefits of using coconut oil. Some vets and researchers are now saying a daily dose of coconut oil is an excellent way to increase your pet’s nutrition and prevent…

12/02/2022

“Today we bring you the explanation of why we should not perform INTENSE physical exercise with puppies until 18 months and even 24.
Puppy growth rates vary greatly by size. It's important to adapt diet and exercise to your puppy s' specific requirements to ensure ideal skeletal development. Endocondral ossification (the process during which cartilage turns into bone) differs according to the adult size of your puppy, with closed growth plates (complete ossification has occurred) between 3 months in toy breeds and 24 months in large breeds (see photos).
There are many factors affecting growth rate and maturity age, for example, males mature more slowly than females. There are variations in periods of 'fast growth' ranging from birth to 11 weeks in small dogs and toys. Large breeds range from birth to 20 weeks (Hawthorne et al 2004) EXCESSIVE exercise and inadequate nutrition during these periods can lead to conformation and malformation of bones, which can lead to osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
Recommended exercise levels for puppies are 1 minute for each week of their life, twice a day. This should be low impact at a steady pace.
If your goal is to train to compete for flyball or agility (for example), it is recommended to avoid any jump TRAINING until full ossification has occurred.
(Natural puppy play is acceptable. It’s excessive and intense training that can be damaging. Things like road running or setting up jumps and LEADING them over repeatedly are INTENSE training. Letting your pup free play in the back yard with obstacles or fields is ACCEPTABLE exercise.)

This is what we mean to tell you not to rush with your pups, work other things with them. Work their minds, smell, worry about socializing, etc.
After spending the development months and making the corresponding plates, consult your veterinarian if your dog is 100 % for sport.”
by JL Sippel

12/02/2022

This is why I exclusively use Ruffland crates!

We will take this crash rating over a simulated crash in a laboratory setting ANY day!! 🥲🐶💚💜

"Hello, I wanted to reach out to you guys with this picture. My car was involved in a rollover accident, I was not in the vehicle and neither were my dogs, but the saving grace to the drivers life was my xl ruffland holding up the roof to my car. There is not a single scratch or dent on my kennel . . . I am blown away that the kennel does not even have a crack, and beyond grateful that it saved his life. The only reason my roof did not collapse onto the driver was because of the kennel."
M. Little
Inglis, FL

12/02/2022

Elbow dysplasia is a disease caused by a developmental defect in some dogs. Know about Elbow Dysplasia Symptoms and Treatment in this article by German Shepherd Shop.

11/29/2022

06/08/2022

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06/05/2022

06/05/2022

This week is Pet Appreciation Week! How do you appreciate your furry (or feathery, or scaly) friends?

05/10/2022

Prepared at our family facility

05/04/2022

05/02/2022

Breeding Shepherds on the side... proceeds go towards providing service dogs for military veterans and first responders with PTSD.

Contact me for pricing.

Due Mid-June

04/28/2022

04/09/2022

04/09/2022

04/07/2022

Taking a quick trip from Wisconsin to Northern California... leaving Sunday morning if all goes as planned.

If anyone needs something transported along the way, please get ahold of me asap. I can alter the route if necessary, within reason.

Would like to stay along either of these routes as close as possible.

03/16/2022

Stop neutering and spaying large breed dogs prior to 2 years old!!!!

https://www.akcchf.org/news-events/news/health-implications-in-early.html

AKC Canine Health Foundation-funded research investigates health implications in early spay and neuter in dogs. A team of researchers led by Dr. Benjamin L. Hart at the University of California, Davis has completed the most detailed study performed to date, and recent results have the potential to s...

03/05/2022

Thanks Joe, we love these fuel prices 😡.... said no transporter, ever!