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Good Dog (gooddog.com) has 3,375 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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2026
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Puppy scammer (Hargaden Huskies) was hosted on their website. I sent the dna proof and all correspondence with the scammer, yet Good Dog still hosts their scam.
I found the breeder through Good Dog, but used Zelle to pay for the puppy so Good Dog is pretending that means they aren’t hosting a scammer. I do have an account with Good Dog, but they’re choosing to lie about that instead of addressing the scam they’re hosting.
Response from Good DogApr 18, 2023
Dear Noah,
We understand that you did not purchase a puppy through Good Dog and do not have an account with Good Dog.
The prevalence of scams is actually one of the reasons we started Good Dog - to easily connect people with responsible breeders. Good Dog is on a mission to use technology as a force for good to make it simple for people to get dogs from responsible sources.
We are sorry to hear about the experience you had outside of our platform, and wish you nothing but the best
NG
Nikki G.
RJ’s Dalmatians - 5 Stars! Love our puppy!
RJ’s Dalmatians - I had been putting off getting my son a dog but decided it was time to start looking after we played with my neighbor’s poodle. We were considering a poodle for lack of shedding, but felt pulled to find a Dalmatian. Our research said to find a breeder doing a low uric acid (LUA) line and that did hearing testing. With our puppy being a farm dog, we figured hearing would be important for learning the necessities of farm life. We found a LUA litter from RJ’s Dalmatians. The breeder had them all scheduled for hearing tested. They were all de-wormed and up to date on vaccinations. We filled out our application, got approved, put a deposit, made our pick. Our breeder created a Facebook group for everyone who had a deposit on a pup in the litter so everyone could follow with updates and pictures. We had some pictures printed prior to the arrival which was a surprise for our son. We were given a date range for pick-up and made arrangements. All went smoothly. Our breeder had our puppy with and around her son prior to us bringing her home which I think tremendously helped with the transition to a new home with two little kids. Our puppy seemed to fit right in to our home. She is gorgeous with a glowing personality. She is curious, playful, smart, and she loves being snuggled. She chases my son while he howls laughing. They wrestle around. He puts his face right up on her. Every time he kisses her, talks to her, pets her - her little tail wags with love and excitement. She cuddles up after hard play sometimes in a pet bed. At night, she sleeps on my son’s pillow or nestled in right next to him. She’s smart about going to the potty fast and darting back to the front door when it’s dark or drizzling. She likes napping in the sun. It’s just the start of our journey, but using the Good Dog website was easy and we are thankful to have found the perfect Dalmatian for our home from RJ’s Dalmatians.
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Dana D.
Dana Dickinson
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I recently purchased a Cavalier King Charles puppy from EAP Acres , and I must say , it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made . The whole process was seamless , Christine and her husband were amazing! . They were so knowledgeable about the bred .
We purchased a healthy, well-socialized black and tan puppy. He had all of his vaccines and was up-to-date on all of his medical records. When we brought him home , he quickly adapted to his new surroundings ‘ and became a part of the family immediately.
The CKC breed is known for being loyal, affectionate and great with children. Our puppy has exceeded all our expectations! He is incredibly loving and affectionate. He loves to cuddle and play . He’s also very smart and has been easy to train . He’s already learned how to sit , stay , and come (most of the time ) lol .
Christine and her husband have been extremely helpful even after we brought ore puppy home .. They have provided me with advice on how to care for my puppy and have been available to answer any questions I may have .
Overall I highly recommend EAP Acres to anyone looking to purchase a CKC puppy. They are the most reputable breeder I could find and believe me I did a lot of research before I choose them . They truly care about the integrity and the well-being of the breed and their puppy's. I couldn't be happier with my puppy . And I look forward to my next puppy from them .
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Amelia
Simply the best
This is my second experience with Hublot Ranch Mini Aussie in adding another puppy to our family. Petra provides amazing assistance with the beginning process of the selection of the puppy and reinforces that even after bringing the puppy home. It’s a very personable experience both times. The standards and quality of her puppies are incredible.
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Luisa R.
Great Dane strange story
Ok so looking for a Great Dane pup, found one I liked, clicked on her and took me to this whole page to fill out to qualify, after filling out I received an email stating I qualified but… I would have to pay a $500.00 upfront to reserve non refundable. Which I don’t know you I don’t pay upfront especially on line. So I asked some questions like how do I know that’s the puppy I’m getting the one I picked, they said ohhh you can only pick after you pay and see if available. Well that does not sound comforting, then they can give any excuse. Then I said also I would like to see what I’m buying , they said that’s not possible, they can FaceTime but can’t see because no shots yet. Ok fine I understand so I said that’s the one I want, when you can confirm with me that’s the one I’ll get and I can go see them, then I will pay. All of a sudden after being a qualified dog owner I have 2 dogs, I was no longer qualified because my 2 dogs were not yet neutered. But they new that on my application.
So I just said thank you very much but I’ll go local where I can see it.
I see they have good reviews but be careful, anyone will tell you pay nothing upfront especially if you do not know what you’re getting and what and when. Not saying they are not reliable, but a little funny to me
Response from Good DogMar 24, 2023
Hi Luisa,
Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. We’re happy to let you know that a member of our customer support team reached out to you via email a few days ago to connect with you and see how we can turn your experience into a positive one.
We’d also love to share some more information with you about what you can expect when working with a breeder on our site, and how non-refundable deposits work. We work within breeder deposit policies at Good Dog. Each breeder sets their own policies and preferences, especially around visits with puppies, so we encourage puppy buyers to choose a breeder whose policies align with what they feel most comfortable with.
Please feel free to respond directly to the email we’ve sent, or reach out to [email protected] or by phone at 855-446-6336. We look forward to hearing from you!
Warmly,
The Good Dog Team
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kevin E.
update 3/21/23
update 3/21/23.
I was scammed by Bambini Kennels (out of RI). Isabella, convinced me to make a payment outside of the good dog platform.
Then Isabella ghosted me.
Four months later, no puppy and she will not return my deposit.
Be aware...of Bambini Kennels.
I have contacted the Better Business Bureau.
ke
Response from Good DogMar 21, 2023
Hi Kevin,
As our team has shared with you through multiple calls and emails, we unfortunately have no control over payments made via other payment platforms. As noted, we are unable to provide payment assistance in situations where payments were not made via Good Dog. As a courtesy, we reached out to the breeder several times on your behalf to encourage them to reach back out to you regarding your deposit.
At this time, this is the extent of the support our team is able to provide. We wish you the very best as you work to connect with the breeder regarding your off-platform arrangement.
IH
Ira H.
Good dog is not all that it purports
Good dog is conceptually a good platform. The problem is they are breeder based. For a buyer it provides sources for dogs however if there’s a dispute they side with the breeder. Jut go in knowing their price protection policy is malarkey. When I had an issue they claimed to examine the conflict and refunded their fee so they didn’t have to fulfill the price protection policy. They then told me I wasn’t protected so after returning a dog that I paid $2500 I was out of luck.
So thrilled for evaluators to see food dog response. Multi million dollar vc funded venture arrogance. Facts of this case matter and fortunately I saved them. They, a Good Dog staff verbally communicated I had a case and encouraged me to seek restitution so I filed a claim and when they didn’t like that it would cost them to cover their protection contract they bailed. The second good dog person actually told me since we just refunded you we can no longer help. Classic!
Just be aware they do not protect buyers if something goes wrong. Oh did I mention I actually had the dog for three days before returning it to the breeder.
The breeder got $2500 plus resold the dog. Thank you Good Dog god helping me. They told me the breeder would be open to compromise if I reached out. I did and heard nothing.
Also, Notice that there’s no way to rate breeders. Why is that Good Dog. The site works for one party. Just be upfront and say that.
Response from Good DogMar 21, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad that our team was able to communicate with you via multiple calls and emails over the past few weeks.
As they shared with you we take all concerns seriously and strive to come to a fair resolution for all parties involved. It is important to note that we are a platform that connects buyers with responsible breeders and we honor the contract agreed upon by customers and breeders. We do encourage buyers to work with breeders whose policies they are comfortable with.
We encourage you to review what is covered with Good Dog’s Protection & Support and the Good Dog Guarantee here: https://www.gooddog.com/help-center/owners?a=Good-Dog-Buyer-Payment-Protection-Policy---id--K4NN3ZKDSOyO3buACI2ebw
We hope this clears up any remaining questions you have.
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Katherine
I Found the Puppy Perfect for Me
After a few years of watching a different website for available puppies in my preferred breed, I finally believed that Good Dog was concerned about my privacy while searching for the right puppy. It felt safe. I found breeders within a distance that I was comfortable in traveling to visit the puppy and take it home.
I received feedback, photos, and follow up from the six breeders within my preferred area. I was able to describe the look I wanted in a puppy and got honest responses from the breeders. The breeder of the puppy that held my interest was very good about responding and telling me a time that was convenient for a visit. She followed up the day before my appointment. We had a nice chat and she answered my numerous questions.
The visit and purchase went smoothly. The breeder was helpful with suggestions, the puppy schedule, vet records, AKC forms, etc.
It was a positive experience. The puppy has settled in and we are learning from each other. I am so very, very happy to share my home and life with her. I am grateful for such a positive experience with Good Dog.