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