From beginning to end I found every person I spoke with to be courteous and very professional. They answer all my questions with care and made sure I thoroughly understood. I will recommend Good Dog to any and all friends who are looking for the perfect pup.
Thank you for your time and participation.
F.J SKIP MASCOLO
The LabFather
People are able to search for the exact type of dog they are looking for, reach out and conversate with the breeders ask questions, get pictures and information and even pay their deposit and balance right online
After my horrible experience with Lancaster Puppies i found a site called Gooddogs.com. The site vets it's breeders. The breeders require applications, phone interviews, pictures... In most cases the breeder makes the decision to reserve you a puppy from their next litters. You will pay a bit more for your puppy but you will be confident you will have a healthy and happy puppy. We are in line to to receive a puppy in the spring.
I wasn't sure what breed we wanted or how to find reputable breeders in our state - we had recently moved back to Florida. I came across the GoodDog website during my web search and am so glad I did. It combines all the info you need about breeds and breeders, allows you to reach out to breeders, apply online and reserve your puppy. It was so easy. We chose a corgi thru Mulkey's Little Corgis and Toni quickly responded to all our questions and was very helpful throughout the process. She regularly shared pics. Finalizing the transaction was a breeze and she puts together a wonderful folder of paperwork and additional info along with a lovely going home bag with toys, starter food, treats and a blanket. We would not hesitate to recommend both GoodDog and Mulkey's Little Corgis. We are enjoying our new puppy!
*******@Chase me Shelties is a wonderful breeder. Beautiful dogs personality and looks. As a Canadian there was some trouble with the payment mechanism and Good Dog personnel were extremely helpful and solved the probelem quickly. Couldn't be more pleased
Good Dog was the best platform available to find great breeders for puppies. We were able to get connected to a great breeder (Blue Sky Chesapeake Bay Retrievers) in an efficient manner to find the puppy of our dreams.
The number of health tests is how a breeder is rated "excellent" "good" etc.
Good Dog does NOT confirm whether the breeder actually breeds the designated breed they state. Registration certificates are not checked.
If Good Dog states on their website a breeder is breeding a purebred dog they should confirm the registration certificates stating the dogs are of that particular breed.
I have spoken with Good Dog and they say they aren't able to check registration certificates but only health certificates.
Be careful when screening any breeders used on this site. Confirm the sire and dam's registration certificates of a reputable breed club and look at the breed designation.
Good luck with Good Dog
I now have 3 DBF terriers. All amazing. We just picked up Alice yesterday. I love the attention & care DBF Russell Terriers puts into all their dogs. Extremely conscientious of breeding for the best of the best. We are DBF lifetime fan club members!
I swell with Pride when I hear and see my babies doing Amazing things for their owners right from the start and through the years right up to the end We found each other on Good Dog! I am blessed that my puppy owners chose to stay in my Private Puppy Group and share their stories with me and all the other puppy owners for the entire lives of my pups and beyond Good Dog has helped me find the right owners for my babies the first time! And to avoid those that are not a good fit for my puppies. I feel blessed to be a Good Dog Breeder and to have the amazing support, additional training and access to a world of information specifically geared toward improving the overall success of my Program. The Breeder Support is also something not found on any other site! Regardless of the Breed of dog you are looking for, Good Dog has that Breeder that will match with what type of Breed you are looking for! A+
Thank you so much for sharing this feedback (and these amazing photos!). We're so proud to have you as a member of the Good Breeder community, and are happy to hear that you feel the support you deserve through our platform!
I am so very proud and happy of being a breeder with the Good Dog Team. I have learned so much from their presentations and webinars. I truly love their mission statement. I hope other dog breeders join the Good Dog community.
Edward, we are so proud you have YOU as a member of our Good Breeder community! Thank you so much for all you do to build a better world for our dogs.
After almost getting scammed by several breeders on line, I finally discovered gooddog.com. They hooked me up with a great breeder in my state, only 2 hours from my home. The service is outstanding. Everything from the first e-mail right down to the day I picked up my puppy including after pick up, I received white glove service. My breeder was even available to me for questions after my puppy came home. I had an opportunity to speak to the customer service representative and both times I received impeccable service. So grateful I found gooddog.com
At first I had I had time navigating through the good dog app. But once I Figured it out I was OK it was very helpful connection with the breeder Beautiful dogs and very healthy litters we just love our little Emma she's so sweet. Thank you for Connecting me with the breeder
My experience with Good Dog and Camber at Mayfield Farms in Gig Harbor, Wa has been the best! She has been more than helpful and willing to answer any questions I've had throughout the whole process.
It was great going out to meet my puppy before bringing her home and I could tell she truly cared for her dogs upon meeting her.
Overall, my experience with Good Dog and in particular Camber at Mayfield Farms has been easy and enjoyable.
I am a breeder on Good Dog, and have had an exceptionally positive experience working with Good Dog representatives. They have been very knowledgeable, helpful, and very quick to respond to my questions. I love all the educational webinars and the Avidog training available to breeders and buyers. I have met and found wonderful families for my puppies, whom I stay in contact with. It's a great sight for responsible buyers to find ethical and reputable breeders. Breeders must go through an application and approval process, as well as buyers.
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for sharing this feedback with us, and for being a member of our Good Breeder community. We're so glad to hear that Good Dog has helped you meet wonderful families for your pups!
I am a breeder of cavalier King Charles Cavaliers.
One issue my Blenheims have is testy eyes. Since being on Dr Marty's diet thier eyes have greatly improved.
Us breeders had high hopes. The platform promised that it would focus on health.
If you take a look at their new "and improved" setup, you no longer can filter on the breeders that do the most health testing first. In fact, there's no longer a filter option available for that.
Minimum testing required is Embark DNA, which is only $200 and anyone can do. And there's no way for breeders that spend the extra $1000 per dog in testing to shine above those that put in minimal effort and not enough testing.
They have a new "preferred breeder" feature, but instead of it being health related, it's based on who has had their customers pay through their website instead.
What a shame!
EDITED 4/1/24:
If you take a look at the screenshot, after 1 year of seeing multiple people complain about this feature, it is still not resolved. There is no way to filter for breeders that perform health testing at a certain level, from the ones that do the minimum amount possible. I get emails several times a month from them trying to get me to have my puppy owners pay through their website though, so that I can be part of their "preferred program". What about the fact that I have great and excellent testing for all my dogs? That means nothing for them. Still extremely disappointing.
Hi Kim,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback with us. We’re happy to share more information about the Preferred Breeder Program that might be helpful. The Good Dog Preferred Breeder program recognizes and rewards Good Breeders for choosing to place their pups on Good Dog, and their dedication to supporting Good Dog buyers.
In addition to maintaining a 48 hour response time to messages and accepting at least one final puppy payment through Good Dog in the past 6 months, Preferred Breeders must also maintain compliance with Good Dog's policies, including our health testing requirements, Community Standards, and On-Platform Payment Policy in order to qualify for Preferred Breeder status.
We’re also excited to let you know that you can already receive Breeding Dog Badges to differentiate your program and receive recognition for the health testing performed on your breeding dogs, by sharing your dogs’ health test files and links directly on your profile. Read more here: https://www.gooddog.com/good-breeder-center/breeding-dog-badges
We hope this is helpful information, but if you have any questions about how to receive health testing badges for your sires and dams, or questions about qualifying for our Preferred Breeder Program, please reach out to us at breederteam@gooddog.com.
Warmly,
The Good Dog Team
A colleague reached out to GoodDog to see about listing with them. There is ZERO expertise in the "vetting" process. It's just some know-nothing intern type that googles your company and looks for any negative reviews, in this case, the reviews weren't even for the right company. Do your own research, and talk to the breeder, shelter, person, etc, for yourself. Gooddog.com is a scam of sorts, and they don't know anything about breeding practices that you couldn't find in a 10-second google search.
Hi Paul,
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. At Good Dog, our community and customers are the most important thing and we continuously strive to provide excellent service. We’d love the opportunity to talk to you and understand more about what happened. Please email us at help@gooddog.com or give us a call at 855.446.6336. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Warmly,
The Good Dog Team
Good Dog was extremely helpful to choose our fur baby from their listing of reputable breeders. It gave us the confidence in purchasing and bringing our new pet home safely.
At first, I was not too confident as our money was collected and deducted from our bank account, but the breeder was unable to receive our money. The breeder was new to Good Dog as well. Worried about it and not wanting to have to be out double the money, I placed a call to Good Dog. I had to leave a message which really made me worry. It wasn't too terribly long that I received a very detail voicemail assuring me my money was guaranteed. The day we were driving to get our new dog, the breeder called stating that he had received our money.
We were looking for a miniature schnauzer and our daughter found Lynns Charming Schnauzers 230 miles from our home. Used good dog for our down payment services and Lynn had our little boy all ready when we arrived. She is very knowledgeable about the breed and had his parents and other schnauzers ready to meet us. We have stayed in contact with her and feel we can ask her anything about our boy. She is a great person and so devoted to her pups.
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: 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 help@gooddog.com 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 help@gooddog.com 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 help@gooddog.com
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 help@gooddog.com 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 help@gooddog.com 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 help@gooddog.com with any additional questions.
Good Dog has a rating of 4.6 stars from 447 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Good Dog most frequently mention great experience, fur baby and customer service. Good Dog ranks 2nd among Dog Breeding sites.
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We are always open to constructive feedback and are incredibly grateful to you for sharing your concerns with us.
We wanted to provide you with some more information on our process for clarity. The Good, Great, and Excellent designations pertain to the health testing a breeder performs. We developed this 3-level rating system to designate the health testing incorporated into a breeding program. These Levels provide breeders with a path for improving their programs from Good to Great to Excellent while distinguishing programs that are doing all the recommended testing, or more.
In terms of our screening process, we take a holistic approach to evaluating a breeder’s whole program. Our team comprehensively considers many aspects of a breeding program, focusing on five key areas: breeding practices, physical health of the breeding dog and puppies, mental health of the breeding dog and puppies, environment, and buyer education and policies. You can learn more about our community standards and our screening process here: gooddog.com/standards-and-screening.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on other ways to help differentiate programs and profiles. Please feel free to email help@gooddog.com or call 855.446.6336 at any time. Thank you again for sharing your feedback - we wish you all the best!
-The Good Dog Team