Teaching your dog to beg in Nintendogs involves a combination of voice commands and physical interaction using your stylus. This trick, often recognized as "sit up" or "stand," requires patience and consistent practice.
Steps to Teach Your Dog to Beg
To successfully teach your Nintendog the "beg" trick, follow these detailed instructions:
- Prepare for Training: Begin by interacting with your dog to get its attention and prepare it for training. You can slide your stylus to the top of the screen; your puppy may roll onto its back in response. After this, ensure your dog is standing upright before you proceed with the specific actions for begging.
- Issue the Voice Command: With your dog standing and ready, use your Nintendo DS microphone to clearly say the command "Beg." Speak distinctly into the microphone so the game can recognize your voice.
- Perform the Physical Action: Immediately after giving the voice command, use your stylus to grab one of your dog's front paws. While holding the paw, gently lift it upwards. This action encourages your dog to rise onto its hind legs, mimicking the begging posture.
- Confirm the Trick: Once your dog is successfully standing fully on its hind legs in the begging position, release the paw you were holding. Then, promptly tap the "training icon" displayed on the screen. This action confirms the trick and helps your dog associate the voice command with the physical movement.
Tips for Successful Training
- Repetition: Consistency is crucial. Practice the "beg" trick multiple times during short, focused training sessions.
- Positive Reinforcement: Always praise your dog by petting it or offering a treat immediately after it successfully performs the trick. This positive feedback helps reinforce the learned behavior.
- Keep Sessions Brief: To maintain your dog's engagement and prevent frustration, keep training sessions short and enjoyable. Even a few minutes of consistent practice can yield results.
- Clear Commands: Always use the exact same voice command ("Beg") each time you want your dog to perform the trick to avoid any confusion.
By adhering to these steps and providing consistent positive reinforcement, your Nintendog will soon master the art of begging on command.
