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Good Dog

Updated 2026-07-20 · 1,089 reviewed · 117 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(12) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Daycare & BoardingTraining ProgramsPuppy ProgramsDog Walker
Good Dog
Services
Daycare & Boarding, Training Programs, Puppy Programs
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

Jeff at Good Dog earns consistent five-star praise for training dogs of all temperaments and teaching owners the skills to manage them. Reviewers report visible behavioral shifts within sessions and note his gift for explaining dog behavior in practical, actionable terms.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable trainer (Jeff)
  • teaches owners as well as dogs
  • behavioral improvement visible quickly
  • personalized approach to each dog
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Best for: Owners seeking hands-on training with personalized guidance for rescue or behavioral challenges.

Strengths

  • trainer focuses on owner education
  • behavioral results visible in first session
  • works with rescue and challenging dogs
  • home visits and on-property training available

Worth knowing

  • Trainer Jeff Napoli runs the business
  • Offers 4-week training packages
  • In-home training sessions available
  • Boarding on property with outdoor play
  • Uses flirt pole as training tool

What reviews say by service

Training Programs
Fast behavioral results; teaches owner handling as core focus
Daycare & Boarding
Dogs enjoy outdoor play on property during boarding
Puppy Programs
Structured foundation training for puppies from six months old

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.79 average across the 72 training programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 90
Review volume 48
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
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Last verified 2026-07-20

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Common questions

Does Jeff offer training at his place or mine?
He does both: in-home sessions and training at his property in Downtown Durham.
How quickly do behavioral changes happen?
Reviewers report noticeable improvement within the first session, though ongoing practice by the owner is necessary.

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Last updated 2026-07-20