Dog Taxi Confessions: Houston Traffic, Giant Breeds, and Second Vans

Doobie Dogs Pet Taxi owner Ron Velez went from oil and gas and cleaning Airbnbs to shuttling Houston’s dogs to daycare, vets, and groomers. He shares traffic nightmares, 165‑pound Newfoundlands, and the fatherly advice that pushed him to buy van number two. Learn more about Doobie Dogs HERE. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and YouTube! This season of Cruz through HTX is powered by Speke Podcasting. Have an idea for a show? Let's get a conversation started. Start HERE. Key Takeaways 1. How a routine Airbnb route and a doggy daycare sparked the pet taxi idea. 2. The greenlight from Ron’s conservative dad that changed his career. 3. Why Houston’s dog culture makes this niche business work. 4. Handling anxious rescues, giant breeds, and kennel‑hating seniors without losing it. 5. How traffic, patience, and being “the fun guy” shape his daily grind.Support the show: https://cruzthroughhtx.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.