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Your dog's social
life starts here.

good frens matches dogs by size, energy, and neighborhood — then connects their humans. Playdates, walks, and real community. All in one place.

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[ How it works ]

Three simple steps to a better playdate.

[ 01 ]
good frens.
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Dogs near you.
Hank might like these frens.
Any energy Low Med High
♥ Activity match ⊕ Nearby 0.5 mi
Sort Best Match v
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⚡ MEDIUM
Cooper
Large · Yellow
Friendly
Jess T., Brooklyn, NY
Why this match? v
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🔥 HIGH
Luna
Med · Aussie
Playful
Sam R., Brooklyn, NY
Why this match? v
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Pack
Playdates
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Discover dogs near you.
Browse compatible matches filtered by energy, size, and neighborhood. Every profile is verified before it appears.
[ 02 ]
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Playdate with Cooper
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Hank
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Cooper
[ What kind of playdate? ]
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Off-leash play
Dog park or enclosed space
☕
Coffee walk
Leashed stroll + chat
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Public park
Open space meetup
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Trail walk
Longer outdoor adventure
[ Pick a day ]
SUN
28
MON
29
TUE
30
WED
1
THU
2
FRI
3
[ Pick a time ]
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
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Playdates
Profile
Request & schedule.
Pick your playdate type, day, and time — then send the request. The whole flow lives in the app.
[ 03 ]
good frens.
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Your playdates.
All playdates Sent requests →
[ Pending ]
JUN
28
🐶🐕 Hank + Cooper
Sunday 8:00 AM · with Jess T.
Awaiting reply
JUN
29
🐶🦮 Hank + Luna
Monday 8:00 AM · with Sam R.
Awaiting reply
JUN
30
🐶🐕 Hank + Cooper
Tuesday 8:00 AM · with Jess T.
Awaiting reply
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Show up & play.
Your scheduled playdates live in one place. No chasing, no coordinating. Your dog's social life, handled.

"We're more connected online than ever — and lonelier than ever. Dogs are the antidote."

[ The good frens story ]
[ Built thoughtfully ]

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

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Smart matching
Dogs paired by size, energy, temperament, and neighborhood. Every introduction starts on the right paw.
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Easy booking
Request, confirm, and schedule playdates directly in the app. No awkward back-and-forth required.
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Safe by design
Phone-verified profiles, vaccination records required, in-app reporting, and active community moderation.
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Your local pack
Build a recurring circle of compatible dogs and owners. The kind of community your dog looks forward to.
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In-app messaging
Chat with matches before you meet. Get to know each other at your own pace before the first playdate.
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Post-playdate check-ins
Leave feedback after every meetup. Great matches rise. The community self-regulates — and we back it up.
[ The pack is growing ]

A community worth showing up for.

good frens is built on the idea that real connection happens in the real world. Your dog already knows how. We're just here to make the introduction.

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good frens
[ Founded ]
Built for dogs. And the humans who love them.
[ Our story ]

good frens started with a simple observation.

"Our dogs should play sometime" is the best icebreaker nobody knew they needed. As adults, it can be hard to make new friends. Your dog didn't get that memo.

good frens was built to turn those chance encounters into real connections — for your dog, and for you.

Read our story →
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Your dog is ready.
Are you?

Request early access and be among the first to find your dog's perfect playdate partner. Community starts with one good introduction.

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