Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Transportation & Boarding in Jacksonville
Founded in 2004, The Waggin Trail Express has evolved from a sole proprietorship into a trusted LLC dedicated to professional pet transportation and boarding. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with certifications from the USDA and TSA to ensure safe, compassionate care for pets during transit and stays. We specialize in ground transportation with climate-controlled vehicles, door-to-door delivery, and air shipping coordination for small pets. Our Doggie Bed and Breakfast offers 24/7 supervision in a home-like environment, avoiding crowded kennels to reduce stress for boarding dogs. We maintain strict compliance with airline regulations, including providing sanitized carriers for in-cabin flights, and prioritize transparency about sedation risks and carrier requirements.With service areas spanning Florida and Georgia, we offer competitive pricing for boarding, grooming, and transportation services. Our commitment to personalized care is reflected in our flexible hours, social media updates for boarding pets, and a proven track record recognized by local awards. Every team member undergoes rigorous training to uphold our standards of professionalism while maintaining a personal touch in all interactions.
Services
Pet Transportation
Air Shipping Coordination
Dog Boarding
Flight Nanny Service
Pickup/Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized pet transportation experience since 2004
- Our team includes USDA/TSA-certified flight nannies for air travel
- Climate-controlled vehicles ensure pet comfort during ground transport
- 24/7 luxury boarding avoids crowded kennels in a home-like environment
- Transparent pricing with free pickup/delivery for qualifying boarding stays
Associations and certifications
- USDA Certified
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Certified
Services
Pet Transportation
Our ground transportation service safely relocates pets in climate-controlled vans with constant supervision. We provide frequent walks and overnight stays in pet-friendly motels during long-distance travel. This service caters to clients needing reliable pet relocation across our service areas.
Air Shipping Coordination
We coordinate airline reservations and provide USDA health certificates for pet air travel. Our services include carrier purchase, airport check-in, and customs clearance. We specialize in transporting small pets (under 10lbs) via in-cabin flight nanny service.
Dog Boarding
Luxury boarding in a home-like environment with 24/7 supervision and family-style interaction. Pets enjoy climate-controlled comfort and outdoor playtime. We accommodate well-behaved, house-trained dogs while avoiding crowded kennel stress.
Flight Nanny Service
Certified handlers accompany small pets in airplane cabins for personalized care during flights. Each service includes a new airline-approved carrier and real-time travel updates. Available for domestic travel within the United States.
Pickup/Delivery
Door-to-airport and door-to-door transportation services for pet travel arrangements. Includes carrier preparation and airport security navigation. Available within 1.5 hours of departure/arrival airports for flight-related transfers.
People
Gordon Gresch
Owner
Founder of The Waggin Trail Express, Gordon oversees operations and maintains quality standards for pet care services. He established the 24/7 boarding program to ensure continuous pet supervision.
Becky Gresch
Flight Nanny
USDA/TSA-certified flight nanny with expertise in in-cabin pet transportation. Becky manages air shipping logistics and ensures compliance with airline regulations for safe pet travel.
Questions
What pet transportation services do you offer?
We provide ground transportation in climate-controlled vans, air shipping coordination, and flight nanny services for small pets. Services include door-to-door delivery and airport assistance.
Are your drivers certified for pet transport?
All drivers are TSA-certified and USDA-compliant with specialized training in animal handling and airport security protocols for safe pet transportation.
What boarding options are available?
Our Doggie Bed and Breakfast offers 24/7 home-style boarding with outdoor playtime, avoiding crowded kennels. Pets receive personalized attention in a family environment.
How do you handle pet air travel?
We coordinate airline reservations, provide USDA health certificates, and offer flight nanny services with new airline-approved carriers for in-cabin pet transportation.
What are your service areas?
We serve Florida and Georgia, offering transportation, boarding, and air shipping services within these states and to/from airports nationwide.
Can I get updates during my pet's travel?
Flight nanny service includes real-time picture updates before takeoff, during layovers, and upon arrival to keep pet owners informed throughout the journey.
