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If the OP is really serious about doing this in just two weeks from now (or any time) then I advise against taking the dog. The dog will need to be in an open yet shaded trailer. That's so the dog has less chance of overheating which can be a life tthreatening thing for any dog in a bicycle trailer. There will not be much breeze from your speed to cool the dog and tthe heat from the asphalt can quickly cause the trailer and dog to get very hot. How do you plan to cool the dog if it does overheat? How much water are you planning to carry for the dog?
Another thing. You might be surprised at how much drag even an empty trailer creats on even a slight upgrade over time or whilst climbing an overpass.
A single speed removes the option of gearing down or up in various conditions.
Are you planning to use panniers to carry some of your gear? Those wil block a lot of breeze from getting to the trailer. How much dog food are you going to take? How long and wide is your trailer?
Please try a shorter trip with your dog prior to embarking on the 600 miles one.
Cheers from Peter