Gwyn J.
Buyer beware / do your research!
Buyer beware if you purchase through Good Dog. If using this app, do your best to research the breeders using this app, insist on information about the parents, insist on proof of the health testing, the socialization and puppy-raising techniques being used. Obtain frequent pictures and videos, refuse to meet a puppy at a gas station, and don’t be afraid to back out of a deal if the puppy is not going to meet your needs, family lifestyle, and training goals. No complaints towards the app. But, like many listing services, oversight of breeders is lacking or is built upon an unsubstantiated level of trust. Breeders can state they health check or health test their dogs, yet provide no proof of that testing or they define that health check/testing as a single vet visit. Breeders can state their puppies will meet your training goals, when in fact, the puppies might not be suitable. It’s like shopping for a puppy out of a catalog (online catalog) based on looks and not on aptitude, temperament, and personality. While there are some legitimate breeders who advertise through this site, there also seems to be large number of non-AKC backyard breeders, breeders who seem to operate like a mini puppy mill, and breeders who knowingly or unknowingly are deceptive. I’m told this is what to expect with online-app purchasing platforms. I’m old-school where you meet the puppies parents, you see how they were raised, you have conversations with the breeder, and you conduct puppy testing to ensure suitability. I did not have a favorable experience with a couple of breeders via this site/app and I am grateful for the Good Dog breeder team for negotiating the return of my deposit. I won’t pursue this app again. No fault to the app. The fault lays with the lack of oversight of the breeders, the misrepresentation of some puppies, and to those focused on the money and not the betterment of the breed.
Response from Good DogSep 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is our goal that every member of our community have a great experience and we were glad to assist with the return of your deposit. We understand how important it is to find the right breeder. If you decide to continue your search, we’d be happy to provide personalized recommendations that better align with your specific needs and preferences. For more information on our standards and health testing requirements, please visit: https://www.gooddog.com/standards-and-screening https://www.gooddog.com/breeder-code-of-ethics https://www.gooddog.com/guide-to-good-dogs-health-testing-levels If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out at 855-446-6336 or [email protected].