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Best friends made here. Good Dog makes it simple for people to get dogs from good sources and for reputable breeders, shelters and rescues to put their dogs in good homes. And we provide all the support and guidance you need to feel confident every step of the way!
Good Dog has garnered a reputation for facilitating a seamless and trustworthy experience in connecting potential puppy owners with vetted breeders. Customers appreciate the user-friendly app, responsive customer service, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing breeders adhere to strict ethical standards. However, some breeders express frustration over the platform’s stringent policies and lack of transparency regarding fees and breed restrictions, which they find arbitrary and unfair. Overall, while many users celebrate their positive experiences, concerns about fairness and communication highlight areas for potential improvement in the company's approach.
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Very easy to search and find a breeder that is best for you. Good dog does a great job interacting and transacting with breeders making the experience simple and safe.
My husband was away on a business trip, the good boy site was my new best friend. It helped me find my new best friend in an efficient, user-friendly way. I found it so easy to use and I found myself checking this site several times a day and I was able to quickly change filters For super helpful to really hone in on the perfect pup for our family.
I adopted my two pups from Amber at Devoted Dachshunds and couldn't be happier with the process. This was my first time going through a breeder, so I was concerned about a trustworthy website. It all worked out well and I was surprised by the amount of options I had on the site.
I was extremely happy with Brady's Birddogs. The correspondence was great. Going through Good Dog made me feel secure. I have heard so many scams about people paying deposits, then never hearing from the breader again or even paying full-payment, then having issues. Between Brady's Birddogs being so good and the extra security Good Dog gave me, everything was perfect.
I was searching around for a Great Dane puppy and stumbled onto Good Dog and Sharon's Texas Star Great Dane's puppies. After a brief read on how thorough she is I was hooked. I would strongly recommend her litters.
My initial experience was terrible I ended up out fees and no puppy because they all passed away. But then I found Jamie from J Bar M Toy and Mini Aussies and she saved the entire experience! Jamie has been kind, thoughtful and I will be forever grateful for the love she poors into her puppies. The foundation she gives her babies shows in all she does. She responds quickly, gives frequent updates and has already thought of everything for you. This started as a terrible experience but has turned out to be one of the best experiences I have ever had purchasing anything.
We found our perfect puppy - thanks to "Good Dog". Good Dog connected us with a reputable Maltipoo breeder just a few hours away from us and took the stress and worry out of vetting breeders ourselves. The online resources that Good Dog offered us access to helped us prepare for our new fur baby well in advance of her "gotcha day". We would certainly recommend using Good Dog to connect and feel comfortable with breeders of the pup you may be looking for.
The last time I bought a puppy was eight years ago. I was able to visit the owner's home and see the mother and a picture of the father and watch the puppies play together and pick out the one I wanted. I found it very difficult to shop for a puppy from pictures. I found that the more I looked at the entire website and the more I became familiar with it, the easier it was to trust. You can sort the breeders or puppies by distance if you need to find one close to you and you can sort them by age if you want to choose one early maybe based on the color. You can sort them by color if you want a certain color as I did. You can sort other criteria too. Look for the state inspection information if the breeder lists it and then check out that information on the state's website. Sort by price if you are on a budget. You cannot know the puppies personality but if you message the breeder they will tell you everything about the puppy. Mine sent videos and more pictures and a description of his personality. Whatever puppy you pick will be completely adorable and you will love it.
Krista with Desert Ridge Doodles (through Good Dog) was very easy to work with and went above and beyond to help us with our puppy. She offered boarding, she traveled to our city for drop off, and she left us with the sweetest care package. Can't recommend her highly enough!
I was very pleased with GoodDog and North Star Chihuahuas. Kathy and Melissa Bourke were very helpful with answering all my questions and concerns. With quick and timely responses. Very helpful and nice to work with. They made the whole event an enjoyable experience. I am very thankful to them. Enjoying my adorable pappy Cozmo.
I found the perfect puppy, and I was even able to setup a payment plan, which was great! There are so many scams out here, but I felt super comfortable during my entire experience with Good Dog!
If I or someone I know couldn't find what they wanted locally I would recommend Good Dog to them in a heartbeat. The breeder I met was very professional and handled getting me my boy well.
Excellent, could not have been happier. Many
Thanks to breeder and Gooddog. From start to finish. Great communication with breeder, Puppy updates,pictures, litter updates, mom and dad pictures. You tube videos every 2 days..
I am the richest man in the world! Th aid to my breeder being so amazing I feel my journey ahead with my Bluey will be so special and I appreciate the support the teams at Gooddog provide along the process. This story is too good to be true so I won't brag too much but it's definitely an experience I wish others have the opportunity to share as well! Thank you Shawn and thank you Gooddog!
My experience with Good Dog was excellent. Our Breader, Keisha of Rolling Acres Golden-doodles and Poodles, was responsive and thorough. Our pup is healthy, socialized, and beautiful. Keisha met us to pick up our pup and it was clear Poppy had been raised in a wonderful household. I found that app helpful in knowing what my next step was. I am thrilled with our experience and puppy.
Our puppy from Vickie and her husband was a well cared for and loved puppy. Vickie was very responsive to my questions as we waited for "Coco" to be ready to come home. We received a Vet report, toys, food, registration, etc as advertised. We highly recommend Vickie's Shih Tzu.
I had a very pleasant experience with Gooddog. The page itself is designed in a way that's made me very comfortable when browsing breeders and puppies. I was able to find my perfect pup and I couldn't be happier. Oakley is amazing. Always do your research but nothing five stars.
I already knew which breeder I wanted to buy my corgi from, but there are so many other options out there. If you do not have a Breeder then just search the website for your breed and they make it super easy.
I love Good Dog. This is a great place to find your next puppy. It's easy to use this site. Your going to be happy.
We are an older couple that lost our Frenchie and our home was so empty and sad that after 3 months we started looking for a new fur baby to fill the void. We chose Tracey at Mimosa Acres to get our Frenchie! It was a great experience dealing with Tracey. We could tell she loves what she does and loves animals and the puppies she breeds. She goes way beyond what most breeders do to get the puppies ready for forever homes. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a French Bulldog. As far as the Good Dog site it was also great! I just happened upon it when searching for breeders of French Bulldogs. Everything is in one place and I feel very confident in the information on the site and it made it easy to find a good breeder along with the other information on owning a dog. We love our new puppy named Teddy!
Answer: Completely legitimate company for dog breeders, groomers, trainers, and buyers.
Answer: I found Gooddog.com and found reputable dog breeders. Breeders who have been around for several years who provide references. I will be getting a puppy in a spring litter.
Answer: Every breeder in our community must pass our screening process and meet or exceed our community standards, including our Breeder Code of Ethics and our minimum health testing requirements before joining Good Dog. After breeders join Good Dog, we have routine check-ins to ensure continued compliance with these standards: https://www.gooddog.com/standards-and-screening We understand our team connected with you previously to discuss how your breeding program aligns with our platform standards. While we determined it wasn't the right fit at this time, we wish you and your dogs all the best.
Answer: Hi Priscilla, This is a great question! We're happy to help answer. In order to protect our community and company, all deposit and dog payments between Good Breeders and Good Dog applicants must be made securely on Good Dog, so we can ensure the safety and security of all payments. You can read more about our On-Platform Payment Policy here: https://www.gooddog.com/help-center/owners?a=On-Platform-Payment-Policy---id--CK1m0GVSSCeEH3g4iygaSg Good Dog buyers have the option to complete their payments on Good Dog with Protection & Support for a small additional fee that unlocks exclusive benefits such as access to our Puppy Training Program, exclusive discounts, lifetime support for your pup, and more. This Protection & Support fee is completely optional, and buyers can always choose to complete payments on Good Dog with 0 fees. You can read more about the benefits of Protection & Support here: https://www.gooddog.com/help-center/owners?a=Good-Dog-Protection-and-Support---id--PhBVPvcYQ26uqUDvE3HpRw If you have any questions about making a payment on Good Dog, please contact us anytime by emailing [email protected] or calling 855-446-6336. A member of our team would be happy to help you! Warmly, The Good Dog Team
Answer: Hi Susan! Great question. After a Good Dog buyer completes a payment to you on Good Dog, we'll automatically invite them to share their experience working with you by submitting a Verified Owner Story. Verified Owner Stories appear on your Good Dog profile and in search results, so you can show off your happily placed pups to potential buyers who are looking to learn more about what it's like to work with you, and share a glimpse of how your pups are doing in their new homes. Learn more about Verified Owner Stories here: https://www.gooddog.com/good-breeder-center/verified-owner-stories
Answer: Hi Abel! Thank you for reaching out. A member of our Care team would be happy to help you on your puppy search. Please feel free to email [email protected] with some more information about the kind of pup you're looking for, and someone will happily assist you with some recommended Cane Corso breeders who fit what you're looking for. We look forward to hearing from you. Warmly, The Good Dog Team
Answer: Hi Pamela! To request a refund, message your breeder directly from your Good Dog dashboard to ask about their refund policies. Each breeder sets their own policies, which you should review prior to making any payments. Your breeder will initiate your refund. A refund may be full or partial depending on the circumstances of your request and your Good Dog Breeder's policies. After your refund on Good Dog is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email. Refunds may take up to 14 business days to fully process, depending on your bank. And remember, Good Dog is always here to help. Our Good Dog Guarantee means that we'll help you resolve any issue that comes up – whether it's with a refund, payment, or something else. Contact our Care Team anytime for support by emailing [email protected]
Answer: Hi Juan, Thank you for asking this question about paying on our platform. To protect our community, all deposit and puppy payments must be completed on Good Dog. We make it easy and secure to pay for your puppy so that you can focus on what matters most – your new best friend. Good Dog buyers can always complete payments on Good Dog without paying any fees. Or, they can choose to complete their payments with Good Dog Protection & Support for a small fee. When buyers opt into Good Dog Protection & Support, they're backed by the Good Dog Guarantee, which means we'll help resolve any issue – whether it's with a payment or something else. Learn more about Good Dog Protection & Support here: https://www.gooddog.com/help-center/owners?a=Good-Dog-Protection-and-Support---id--PhBVPvcYQ26uqUDvE3HpRw If you have any questions about making a payment on Good Dog, our team is always here to help – just email [email protected] or call 1-855-446-6336.
Answer: Hi Lisa, Thank you for reaching out with this question! Buyers can make a payment through Good Dog the following ways: an ACH payment or use a credit or debit card (including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club). Please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with any additional questions.
Answer: Hi Lisa, Thank you for reaching out with this question! Buyers can make a payment through Good Dog the following ways: an ACH payment or use a credit or debit card (including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club). Please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with any additional questions.

