DALMATIAN
The Dalmatian is a breed of dog who's roots are traced to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia. It is noted for its white coat with either black or liver spots. This popular breed of dog is a well-muscled, mid-sized, elegant dog with excellent endurance. The duties of this ancient breed are as varied as their reputed ancestors. They were used as dogs of war, guarding the borders of Dalmatia. To this day, the breed retains a high guarding instinct; although friendly and loyal to those the dog knows and trusts, it is often aloof with strangers and unknown dogs.
Nintendogs biography:
"A Croatian breed, the dalmatian has been used for military, hunting, security, and firefighting purposes."
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FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ About Nintendogs
My dogs will die if I stop feeding them?
No, your dogs will not die. They can only be angry with you but that's not a problem. When you come back feed them, they will be happy again.
I have only six dog breed to buy. Can I have more?
Yes you can. You need to increase your trainer points to earn the all breeds from the other Nintendogs versions.
Yes you can. You need to increase your trainer points to earn the all breeds from the other Nintendogs versions.
What are trainer points?
Trainer points are your points to unlock breeds, interior decoration and items.
How can I increase my trainer points?
You can increase your trainer points by taking care of your dog everyday, walking your dog and enter in contests such as the Disc Competition, Agility Trial and Obedience Trial.
Where can I see my trainer points?
In the menu, press with your stylus in "Go Out", then press in the bar that says "Info", then press in the bar that says "Trainer Info" and there will be shown your trainer points.
There is any way to loose trainer points?
Yes. When you go out for a walk with your dog and when you cross paths with any neighbor dog, if you give a tug on the leash of your dog, depending of his mood, your dog may fight with the other dog and your trainer points will decrease.
BASICS AND ADVANCE TRICKS LIST
Advance Tricks
Once you have established a repertoire of beginner tricks, it's time to move on to advance tricks. Up to this point, teaching was done through the stylus. The next step of teaching is to use voice commands. Instead of using the stylus to teach, educate your dog with voice commands to perform different combinations of tricks. Advance tricks require multiple tricks to be done in a specific order. For example, the back flip requires the dog to lie on its back and jump. You can't use the stylus to motion for a back flip, because once you start using your stylus, the dog will assume that trick is over and simply jump in the air. But if you use voice commands, the dog will combine the commands and perform the back flip. Be creative when calling out different combination of tricks; you never know what trick you'll discover in the process. But for those who want to know the complete list of tricks, jump to the tricks section to see what they look like and how to perform them. After you have amassed a formidable arsenal of tricks, take your dog to the Obedience Contest and show off your dog's skills!
TRICKS LIST
One of the most gratifying experiences of Nintendogs is the ability to teach your dog new tricks. It's a sheer delight to see your dog respond and act to the commands that you had taught. Not only does your dog have the potential to learn basic commands--such as sit and beg--it can also perform advance tricks that no normal dog can perform! Impress your friends by showing off your dog's break dancing and depth defying acrobatic skills.
The tricks list is separated into two categories: basic and advance. Only the stylus is needed when teaching basic tricks while advance tricks strictly require the use of voice commands.
Basics
Run in a circle
Once you have established a repertoire of beginner tricks, it's time to move on to advance tricks. Up to this point, teaching was done through the stylus. The next step of teaching is to use voice commands. Instead of using the stylus to teach, educate your dog with voice commands to perform different combinations of tricks. Advance tricks require multiple tricks to be done in a specific order. For example, the back flip requires the dog to lie on its back and jump. You can't use the stylus to motion for a back flip, because once you start using your stylus, the dog will assume that trick is over and simply jump in the air. But if you use voice commands, the dog will combine the commands and perform the back flip. Be creative when calling out different combination of tricks; you never know what trick you'll discover in the process. But for those who want to know the complete list of tricks, jump to the tricks section to see what they look like and how to perform them. After you have amassed a formidable arsenal of tricks, take your dog to the Obedience Contest and show off your dog's skills!
TRICKS LIST
One of the most gratifying experiences of Nintendogs is the ability to teach your dog new tricks. It's a sheer delight to see your dog respond and act to the commands that you had taught. Not only does your dog have the potential to learn basic commands--such as sit and beg--it can also perform advance tricks that no normal dog can perform! Impress your friends by showing off your dog's break dancing and depth defying acrobatic skills.
The tricks list is separated into two categories: basic and advance. Only the stylus is needed when teaching basic tricks while advance tricks strictly require the use of voice commands.
Basics
Sit
Stroke your dog's head from top to bottom.
Stand / Beg
Pet the dog's throat to make it tilt its head up. Once the head is facing up, stroke his throat from bottom to top. Alternatively, you can touch its belly and slide the stylus up to its neck.
Lie down
While your dog is sitting, stroke its head from top to bottom.
Lying on its side (Roll over)
While lying on the floor, move the stylus on its body in a horizontal motion (left to right, or right to left).
On its back
Have the dog lie on its side and move the stylus on its body in a horizontal motion.
Jump
Repeatedly tap the stylus above the dog's head. The dog may be more inclined to jump if it's consistently wagging its tail.
Shake
This could be done either standing or sitting. Grab your dog's paw and move it up and down.
Run in a circleGrab your dog's tail and hold it in front of its face. It will run in a circle, chasing its tail.
The majority of advance tricks must be done with voice commands. Don't pet your dog while the trick is in process. Once you start petting, the dog will assume that the teaching process is over.
Now that you know the basic tricks, you can now teach your dog the advance tricks.
Here is a list showing how can you make your dog doing an advance trick:
Handstand
To make your dog to stand on its two front paws, command it to lie on its stomach and tell it to stand/beg.
Back Flip
Get your dog to lie on its back, and then tell your dog to jump. It will perform a summersault in the air.
Back Flip from a sitting position
Tell it to sit and then jump.
Turning in circles while standing
Command your dog to beg/stand. Once it's on its hind legs, tell it to run in a circle.
Break Dancing
Have it lie on his back and then tell it to run in a circle. It'll then proceed to do doggie version of a shoulder roll.
Hop
Before attempting the hop, your dog must know the commands of stand and dance. Have your dog do a little jiggy dance. Once your dog is dancing, tell it to jump and it'll start hopping.
(There are no images showing the dog making the position, it's a surprise, follow the steps in the list and try it on your dog, you will be surprised seeing the new spectacular tricks that your dog can do)
PRAISE AND REWARD
Reinforce the learning sessions with praise by petting your dog with each successful trick. Neglecting your dog will cause your dog to become upset. A perturbed puppy will shun you by showing its back and kicking dirt in your direction. It will also ignore your commands making the learning process extremely tedious. Avoid this scenario by petting it with each successful trick performance. At times, a golden outline of a bone will suddenly appear. You can then give the dog the bone as a treat for a job well done. A wagging tail is a sure sign that your pup is happy and eager to learn.
It will take several repetitions for the dog to learn a trick. Don't give up if your dog refuses to learn a trick in a timely manner. Once your dog has fully learned the trick, a short jingle and a flashing yellow light bulb will appear. A neat trick with light bulb is to drag it towards your dog's mouth. Your dog will sniff the light bulb and eat it!
Another trick is to increase your dog's stamina by petting it while it's performing a trick. Increasing a dog's stamina will allow it to hold the trick for a longer duration. A dog's stamina plays a crucial role during portions of Expert and Championship Obedience contests, where a dog must hold a pose for three seconds. Only with an increased stamina will a dog pass without any troubles.
It will take several repetitions for the dog to learn a trick. Don't give up if your dog refuses to learn a trick in a timely manner. Once your dog has fully learned the trick, a short jingle and a flashing yellow light bulb will appear. A neat trick with light bulb is to drag it towards your dog's mouth. Your dog will sniff the light bulb and eat it!Another trick is to increase your dog's stamina by petting it while it's performing a trick. Increasing a dog's stamina will allow it to hold the trick for a longer duration. A dog's stamina plays a crucial role during portions of Expert and Championship Obedience contests, where a dog must hold a pose for three seconds. Only with an increased stamina will a dog pass without any troubles.
TRAINING
To get your training session started, browse through your Supplies Menu and the Care section in search of the Dog Training Book. The book will instruct you on how to perform the basics, such as jump, shake, and lie down. Study the instructions and use them to begin teaching your dog!
Note: Depending on the dog's breed, the maximum amount of tricks it may learn is either three or four per day.
Always have your dog's attention when training it new tricks.In real life, teaching a dog is primarily based on show and response. First, make sure that you have your dog's com
plete attention. Have the dog face you and nothing else. If your dog isn't looking straight at you, reposition his body by grabbing his paws and turning it to you. Since you can't use your hands in Nintendogs, the next best thing is to convey your intentions through the stylus and the mic. For example, if you want your dog to jump, tap the stylus above the dog's head. As if you were clapping your hands in the air, the dog will react to your sudden action.
Note: Depending on the dog's breed, the maximum amount of tricks it may learn is either three or four per day.
Always have your dog's attention when training it new tricks.In real life, teaching a dog is primarily based on show and response. First, make sure that you have your dog's com
plete attention. Have the dog face you and nothing else. If your dog isn't looking straight at you, reposition his body by grabbing his paws and turning it to you. Since you can't use your hands in Nintendogs, the next best thing is to convey your intentions through the stylus and the mic. For example, if you want your dog to jump, tap the stylus above the dog's head. As if you were clapping your hands in the air, the dog will react to your sudden action.Naming the Trick
When your dog responds to your instructions, a flashbulb icon will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The icon will then prompt you to speak into the mic. Clearly speak into the mic to describe the trick. Make sure to enunciate and use a soft tone of voice when speaking because your dog will not appreciate a harsh or mumbled voice. Additionally, using a monotone voice for all voice commands will ensure uniformity amongst tricks. Take note of your tone and how you pronounce each word because you must remember the exact voice command and tone to duplicate the trick.
The most important aspect of dog vocal training is to not confuse your dog with unnecessary speech and syllables. Pronounce each voice command clearly and completely. It is also important to avoid using names that sound similar because it will only confuse your dog. A red or blue question mark will appear if your dog is confused about a particular command. A red question mark means that your dog did not understand the command, while the blue question mark signifies that it confused the command with another command it knows.
To a certain extent, it is advantageous to name a trick with two words than a single word. Certain tones, such as the pronunciation of the sounds (j), (l), (s), (z) and (th), have a tendency to be muffled through the mic. Using two words provides the dog more options to respond and react. For example, if your dog doesn't respond to the lay command, delete the trick and start over. This time, describe the trick as "lay down" or "lay floor." Although the mic may not register the intonation of "lay," it may understand the other words of "down" or "floor".
Pronounce each voice command clearly and completely.
On the other hand, naming a trick with multiple words may pose intonation and tone problems. Having multiple words requires the same tone to be used on every word. Thus it may be difficult to consistently execute the exact tone for each voice command. Consistency in duplicating tricks is very important - it's a key factor for success in the Obedience Contests.
If your dog continues to have trouble with a phrase or a single word name, delete the trick and use a different name. Remember, the on-board mic has a difficult time in processing certain pronunciations. Instead of naming the trick with a phrase, use a different easy sounding word. On many occasions, the computer had trouble in processing the voice command of "sit." But after the command was changed to "down," the dog became more receptive and consistently performed when commanded.
To a certain extent, it is advantageous to name a trick with two words than a single word. Certain tones, such as the pronunciation of the sounds (j), (l), (s), (z) and (th), have a tendency to be muffled through the mic. Using two words provides the dog more options to respond and react. For example, if your dog doesn't respond to the lay command, delete the trick and start over. This time, describe the trick as "lay down" or "lay floor." Although the mic may not register the intonation of "lay," it may understand the other words of "down" or "floor".
Pronounce each voice command clearly and completely.
On the other hand, naming a trick with multiple words may pose intonation and tone problems. Having multiple words requires the same tone to be used on every word. Thus it may be difficult to consistently execute the exact tone for each voice command. Consistency in duplicating tricks is very important - it's a key factor for success in the Obedience Contests.
If your dog continues to have trouble with a phrase or a single word name, delete the trick and use a different name. Remember, the on-board mic has a difficult time in processing certain pronunciations. Instead of naming the trick with a phrase, use a different easy sounding word. On many occasions, the computer had trouble in processing the voice command of "sit." But after the command was changed to "down," the dog became more receptive and consistently performed when commanded.
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