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Table of Contents
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The numbers in brackets are search codes, almost necessary for any guide! To
use them, press Control+F, type in the code, hit Enter twice, and voila!
1. FAQ [A001]
2. Starting [A002]
a. Which Dog? [A002a]
b. Name Your Pup [A002b]
c. The First Trick [A002c]
3. The Menus [A003]
a. Main (Home) Menu [A003a]
b. Supplies Menu [A003b]
c. Dog Status Menu[A003c]
d. Go Out Menu [A003d]
4. Caring for your pup [A004]
a. Feeding [A004a]
b. Drinking [A004b]
c. Bath Time!!! [A004c]
d. Brushing [A004d]
5. Trick List [A005]
a. Basic Tricks [A005a]
b. "Top Screen" Tricks [A005b]
c. Advanced Tricks [A005c]
d. The One...SPECIAL TRICK!!! [A005d]
6. Money and Trainer Points [A006]
a. Earning Money [A006a]
b. Earning Trainer Points [A006b]
7. Walking [A007]
a. Plot Your Walk [A007a]
b. Manipulating the Leash [A007b]
c. (Hidden) ? Blocks [A007c]
d. Park, Gym, and Discount Shop [A007d]
8. Contests [A008]
a. Disc Competition [A008a]
b. Agility Trial [A008b]
c. Obedience Trial [A008c]
9.  Bark Mode [A009]
10. Unlockables, glitches, etc. [A0010]
11. Item List [A0011]
a. Sports [A0011a]
b. Toys [A0011b]
c. Accesories [A0011c]
d. Care [A0011d]
e. Music [A0011e]
f. Clocks [A0011f]
g. Etc. [A0011g]
12. How to get certain Rare Items [A0012]
a. Pair of Star Sunglasses [A0012a]
b. Fireman's Hat [A0012b]
c. Jack Russell Book [A0012c]
13. Rumors [A0013]
14. Version History [A0014]
15. Legal Junk [A0015]
16. Contact Info [A0016]
17. Credits [A0017]
18. Closing [A0018]
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1. FAQ [A001]
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Note: These questions are just made up by me, but you're free to submit
questions, and if they get asked 10 times I'll add them.
Q: Which version should I get?
A: Ahh, this is a common question. It all depends of the kind of dogs you want
to start out with. See section [A002a] to see the starting dogs.
Q: How do I increase my chances of getting rare items?
A: There are rumors, such as wearing a Lucky Collar or using a Clover Clock.
However, it is completely random.
Q: Can my dog breed?
A: No, all Nintendogs are puppies, therefore cannot breed. However, a rumor
has been going around that unlocking EVERYTHING (all items, dogs, 1st place
in every contest; championship) will allow your puppies to breed...despite
the fact that they're puppies. But I do not believe this rumor.
Q: Will my dog live forever?
A: Yes! All Nintendogs are permanently stuck in the puppy stage of life.
Q: I sent you that information for the guide! How come I'm not in the credits?
A: Someone beat you to telling me this info, and I couldn't reply to you.
Q: How can I permanently delete a used game's data?
A: I've been getting this question a lot, yet neglected to add it here...meh.
Anyways, upon clicking the game on the main menu, hold in the buttons
(L, R, A, B, Y, and X) simultaneously and you should be prompted to delete it.
Of course, I don't see any reason to do this unless you are a heartless, hollow
shell of a person or if you bought a used copy.
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2. Starting [A002]
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-Getting a Dog- [A002a]
So, you're walking up to the kennel and it asks you to knock. Just tap the door
a few times. You'll then enter the kennel and have two options: Buy and look.
Look lets you do just that: Look at and interact with dogs. Buy is obvious.
Each version has a different list of starting dogs:
Labrador and Friends
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Labrador
Description: Originating in England, this breed is highly intelligent, kind in
nature, and great as assistance dogs.
Miniature Pinscher
Description: This German breed has a very appealing build and gait.
Toy Poodle
Description: French in origin, poodles are highly intelligent and physically
capable. They make excellent show dogs.
Miniature Schnauzer
Description: Originating in Germany, this breed carries itself with dignity.
Its beard and eyebrows define the breed.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Description: This sheepdog hails from Britain and is beloved by English
royalty. It has stamina on par with larger breeds.
Shiba Inu
Description: A breed originating in Japan, its small, muscular body and curly
tail are its best features.
Dachshund and Friends
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Miniature Dachshund
Description: Originally bred in Germany, the elongated torso and short legs of
this breed give it a comical air.
Pug
Description: This breed originated in ancient China. Its wrinkly face and curly
tail are its identifying features.
Shih Tzu
Description: This exotic breed originates in Tibet and was long favoured by
Chinese royalty for its refined posture.
Beagle
Description: Although small in stature, this sporting English breed boasts a
densely muscled frame.
Golden Retriever
Description: This large breed originates in England and boasts a lovely, wavy
coat and a fine temperament.
Siberian Husky
Description: Originally bred in Russia, the husky recalls its ancestor, the
wolf. Its trademark are power and stamina.
Chihuahua and Friends
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Chihuahua
Description: The world's smallest dog originated in Latin America. Its
sparkling pupils and large ears give it its charm.
Yorkshire Terrier
Description: This English breed is commonly called a Yorkie, and is also
nicknamed the "walking jewel."
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Description: Thought to be oldest breed in all of Britain, the cavalier is a
knight among dogs.
Shetland Sheepdog
Description: Bred in England as a herding dog, its elegant, long-haired coat
and kind face make it a popular breed.
Boxer
Description: A valiant German breed, the boxer's muscular frame was used to its
advantage as a fighting dog.
German Shepherd Dog
Description: This herder hails from Germany. Its high intelligence makes it a
good rescue dog, among other things
Dalmation and Friends
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Dalmation
Boxer
German Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Now that you've picked your dog, it's time to take it home. Since this is a new
home, pet it and let it sniff around so it gets accustomed. After awhile, your
dog will adjust (that was quick). Now it's time to...
-Name Your Pup- [A002b]
You'll now be prompted to name your pup. Two of the MOST IMPORTANT rules:
Speak clearly. You don't want to sound scratchy, like "fzzzzsitzzzz" You want a
clear "sit."
Use the same intonation each time. Obviously, a sharp "sit" is a lot different
from wailing "SIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIT" like you're about to die.
Soon, sparkles will fly everywhere and a little jingle will play. Your dog now
has a name! Now that he has a name, the game will take you to...
-The First Trick- [A002c]
It's time for your dog to learn a trick, and why not start off small? The game
will take you through teaching the sit trick. After a while, the sparkles will
fly and that same jingle will play. Your dog knows its first trick! Now the
game will suddenly stop helping you and you'll have to find stuff out for
yourself. Now's when I come in!
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3. The Menus [A003]
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Nintendogs has four menus. They are:
-The Home Menu- [A003a]
This menu has your dog's/dogs' status, a large button with a dog face and a
hand, and buttons for the save, supplies, and going out. Here is what those
buttons do:
Your dog's status menu is viewed by clicking on its name below its picture. By
clicking on its picture, the camera will zoom to the dog you chose.
The large middle button is used to call your dog so you can interact with it.
The supplies list button brings up... your supplies list.
The go out button brings up a menu of what you can go out and do (more on that
later.)
The save button is obvious.
-The Supplies List- [A003b]
The supplies list is yet divided into seven categories:
Sports
Toys
Accessories
Care
Music
Clock
Etc.
The sports list holds Flying Disks, Bones, Balls, Blocks, and a few other odd
items.
The toys list holds Karts, RC Copters, the Bubble Blower, Jump Rope, Balloons,
the Pull Rope,the Model Shuttle, Talking Bird, and Windup Toy.
Accessories list holds collars, ribbons, hats, and pairs of glasses ^_^.
Care list holds everything you'll need to care for your dog (food, water,
shampoo, and help books).
Music list holds your records, music boxes, and keyboards.
Clocks list holds your clocks.
Etc. list holds everything from worthless tissue boxes to 99.9% pure gold bars.
You can throw the stuff at your dog, but you wouldn't do that, right? Heh heh...
-Status List- [A003c]
This shows your dogs' name, breed, trainer, time together, cleanliness, hunger,
thirst, and the last thing eaten. There are two more menus that can be viewed
from here: The Trick List, and the Contest results. The Trick List shows the
current tricks your dog knows. Contest Results shows the three types of
contests, what rank your dog is in in each, and how it placed in each.
-The Go Out Menu- [A003d]
This menu has four options; all involve leaving your house. They are:
-Bark Mode-
This is where you and a friend can have your dogs interact and exchange items
(very useful for version exclusives).
-Shopping-
There are five different shops: The Supply Shop, the Secondhand Shop, the
Kennel, the Interior Decorator, and the Dog Hotel. The Supply Shop lets you buy
whatever you need for your dog(s). The Secondhand Shop lets you sell stuff you
don't need. The Kennel is where you buy your dogs. The Interior decorator lets
you change the look of your house (changes take 24 hours to come into effect,
by the way). The Dog Hotel lets you keep up to 5 dogs in  a hotel, or Donate a
Dog, which is really just a nice way of saying, get rid of a dog... you cruel
person =P.
-Contests-
There are certain contests your dogs can participate in; see section 8.
-Walking-
You can take your dog for walks; see section 7.
-Info-
This shows your information throughout the game. They include: Trainer Info,
Friend List, Trainer Accomplishments, and System Settings. Trainer Info shows
your name, birthday, comments (message), Trainer Points, and the dogs you have
at home. Friend List is a list of everyone you met in Bark Mode. Trainer
Accomplishments shows the contests, what rank you're at, what dog first got to
that rank, and how they placed. System Settings shows the Battery Save Settings
(don't know what this does); the Mic Sensitivity, whether or not you want the
clock displayed, and you can toggle your Pictochat search settings.
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4. Caring For Your Pup [A004]
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-Feeding- [A004a]
Feeding is very easy in this game. You simply open the Supplies List, open the
Care list, and click on your food. There are three types of food: Dry food (not
very good), Dog Food Can (Nice, healthy food), and All-Natural Food. This is
the God of dog food. No bad stuff in it; it puts your dog in a great mood for
contests, teaching, or playing! Of course, as with all good things, there's a
catch: 10,000 Trainer Points are needed for the excellent stuff. You can do it!
To know how hungry your dog is, open the status menu and look at hunger. This
is the amount of hunger, least hungry to most hungry:
Full -> Normal -> Hungry -> Famished
If your dog is Hungry, FEED IT! Do not wait until it's Famished.
-Drinking- [A004b]
Giving your dog a nice drink is also easy. Open the Supplies Menu, Open the
Care Menu, and click the drink. There are two types of drinks: Milk and Water.
Water is your general drink, pretty good for a dog, while milk is easier on a
dog's stomach, puts them in a better mood, and fills 'em up more. To know how
thirsty your dog is, open its status menu and check thirst. This is the amount
of thirst, least thirsty to most thirsty:
Quenched -> Normal -> Thirsty -> Parched
If your dog is thirsty, do not wait until it's Parched; give the poor thing a
drink.
-Bath Time!!!- [A004c]
Quick Note: Brush your dog after shampooing it; it'll stay beautiful a lot
longer. Buy brushes and shampoo at pet supply, or the discount shop if you want
to save some money (see section 7d). Also, before shampooing, open the
status menu to check your dog's coat. If it has short hair, buy short-hair
shampoo and rubber brush. If it has long hair, buy long-hair shampoo and wire
brush.
Bathing your dog is just a small, miniscule bit more complicated than feeding.
To bathe, open the supplies menu, and tap your shampoo. If you only have one
dog, you'll be brought to a screen asking if you want to bathe your dog. If you
have two or more, you'll be prompted to pick which dog, and then get a
confirmation message. Now you'll be brought to a sauna-type room with a sponge
in front of you. To wash your dog, rub the sponge along its body. After a
while, you'll hear a "beep-beep-beep" and the shower head will flash with a
yellow border. This signifies that your dog is as clean as clean gets. So, in
the upper right-hand corner, tap the shower head and move it along your dog's
body. Soon, a message comes up saying "Someone looks beautiful!" This means
you're done bathing, so onto...
-Brushing- [A004d]
After bathing, it's good to brush your dog's fur because doing so makes it stay
beautiful a lot longer. Brushing is basically the same thing as bathing. Open
the supplies menu, then open the care menu, then tap the brush. If you have
only one dog, you'll then be asked, "Brush