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Good Dog has a rating of 3.2 stars from 262 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Good Dog most frequently mention great experience, customer service, and entire process. Good Dog ranks 3rd among Dog Breeding sites.
This company responds to reviews on average within 8 hours
I was looking for an English Bulldog, which can be a challenge. Good Dog vetted breeders so I didn't have to worry about a potential scam. They also followed up during the process and provided useful articles for bringing home a puppy. Overall, great experience.
I contacted a couple of breeders on GoodDog.com and one of them was KZAAM Golden Retriever (Patty Byler). Since we have had 7 Golden Retrievers before I am trained in how to select a puppy. You always look at the parents to see how they are. You would be surprised at what you will find out there with breeders that are not very good. So, I always ask the Breeder to provide pictures of the male and female parents. I require a picture of the dogs in the standing position with one pic of the side view and one of the front. Looking at both parents like this will give you a good idea on what the pup will look like when they are an adult. There is nothing like seeing both parents for yourselves. This way you can see the disposition of the dame/sire. If this is not possible, go with the pictures. This method of selecting a pup has always given us great Golden Retrievers that look like the Goldens they use on TV. When I insisted Patty to provide these pictures she finally said that she was not good with letting us have one of her pups. My response to her was, without the pics we would not purchase a pup from her. Just thought anyone looking for a purebred dog should know this before looking for a purebred pup.
Dan was just wonderful and led me through the process beautifully! I would recommend good dog to all I know and don't know!
Immediately when I completed my application I was notified of my pending application. And Good Dog has been following up with me.
I wish to get the best breeder for a member of my family.
We liked our experience. The website is to the point, customer service is accurate. The breeder was great and dog is healthy so far!
Cheaper than pet stores, good interface
Make sure you fill out an application as soon as you know you want to reserve a puppy. You don't pay a deposit at this point.
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I didn't realize earlier that to get the process started I needed to apply. I kept sending emails with questions and no respons we. Glad I figured out before too late but probably put me further down on list.
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In process of purchasing a puppy from a upcoming litter.
Everyone was very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this company to others interested in purchasing a new puppy.
Easy website!
Very friendly person called me but she couldn't find the kind of dog I was looking for. She did search for me and tried. Much appreciated
Someone told me about them
My sister and I both had a great experience on this site! We found amazing quality dogs, supportive breeders etc. So happy to find it!
Hi Abby! We're so glad we were able to help you and your sister connect with the wonderful Good Breeders on our platform, and welcome new pups into your lives!
There's nothing like finding an excellent breeder... especially online.
Jill Steuber is that person!
Great resource of information. Webinars & programs are archived for easy reference. Experts in their fields are utilized in the webinars.
Thank you for sharing this Christina! We're so glad to hear that our webinars have been a helpful resource for you. You can always reach out to breederteam@gooddog.com if you have suggestions for future topics you'd like us to cover!
I went through the application process and it is thorough but a joke and yes I could be one of their excellent breeders but would not want to be included as their criteria allows large commercial breeders to be excellent. The health testing for excellent does not meet the minimums set by breed club, excellent should mean at least the minimum testing set forward for a CHIC certificate. They sell themselves as screening breeders but THEY ARE NOT DOING A GOOD JOB OF THIS AS IT WOULD RESTRICT WHO WAS LISTED ON THEIR SITE THERFORE CUT INTO SALES. If they actually only allowed top of the line breeders, they certify breeders that do not do the bare minimum of recommended testing. They certify breeders that are not trying to better the breed. This is a pet brokerage service and that should scare anyone looking to use them to find a puppy as they are making money by certifying breeders. Buyer beware they talk a good game but I would recommend you go to the breed club of the breed you are looking for for breeder recommendations not a website that is taking a % of the sale price. Yuck no better than Petland.
Tip for consumers:
Go to the National Breed club site and look for breeder referral, there you will get screened breeders as there are no fees and people do it for the love of the breed
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I chose not to use them after reviewing their services and fees
Hi Ellen,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry that our screening process didn’t meet your expectations. We are always open to constructive feedback and are incredibly grateful to you for sharing your concerns with us.
At Good Dog, we value our Community Standards, but also recognize that not everyone will agree with those standards. We do our best to ensure that we apply our standards and screening criteria fairly to each breeder that we screen. When screening breeders, we take a holistic approach to evaluating their 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.
Also, the Good Dog community is completely free for breeders and buyers and we do not take a percentage of sales.
If you or anyone ever has concerns about a breeder recognized by us, we encourage you to reach out to us by emailing help@gooddog.com or give us a call at 855.446.6336 so that we can look into the situation. Again, thank you for sharing your concerns and feedback - we wish you all the best!
-The Good Dog Team
Very helpful and understanding wanting to find me the right dog to fit my life style
Friend recommended
I was pleased with your service and hopefully I will find a dog within my price
Because of your ad and your professionalism.
Easy to see all the puppies it says something about them as well as the breeder
Looking for a puppy being able to trust the source.
I things are great haven't had no problems & when I had questions I got a return call very quick
A friend told me above this site
Breeder met at the airport and was friendly and professional
Trusted source
They help me a great deal understand what they require.
Anytime I have a question or suggestion, they respond quickly and are helpful & happy to listen.
We just thought we’d give them a try. They have proven to be worthy!
One of our puppies found a great family through here.
Is safest for both breeders and buyers
This service is most helpful. It makes communication with breeders efficient and timely.
All my questions were addressed professionally and politely.
I was searching for a puppy and found one through Good Dog.
Can't find a dog! You don't show any for sale... so how does this even work?
Hi John,
Thank you for reaching out! We are so sorry that you’ve had some difficulty navigating our site, and wanted to share some information that might help you.
To find available puppies, you begin by searching for a dog breed on our homepage (www.gooddog.com) to find breeders with current or upcoming litters near you. From there, you can select a breeder profile to learn more about their program, upcoming litters, pricing, health testing, transportation options, and more.
We would love to continue helping you with your search! Please feel free to reach out so we can send additional breeder recommendations. You can contact us anytime at help@gooddog.com, or by phone at 855-446-6336.
Warmly,
The Good Dog Team
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!
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We are so sorry you have not found a breeder to work with yet. We are glad to hear you had a good conversation with someone on our Care Team.
We would love to continue helping you with your search! Please feel free to reach out so we can send additional breeder recommendations. You can contact us anytime at help@gooddog.com, or by phone at 855-446-6336.
Warmly,
The Good Dog Team