"Nintendogs" is a DS game that allows you to obtain one of a number of virtual dog breeds, including Dalmatian, beagle, Shiba Inu and Yorkshire terriers. You then are responsible for feeding, grooming, walking and training your dog. The DS allows a unique manner of play since you can talk to your dog through the microphone so that the dog learns the name you give it and learns the commands you choose to use. You can also use a stylus on the touch screen to tend to your new puppy. Regardless of the breed you choose, following a few simple steps will help ensure your training is successful.
Instructions
1. Begin your training in a quiet place. The microphone on your DS can pick up ambient noise, making it harder to train your Nintendo Dog. Be sure when you are speaking to your dog that you keep the DS microphone approximately 6 inches from your mouth. This will also help avoid breath noise.
2. Keep your voice inflection consistent. The dog will learn how you say particular commands as well as its name. Changing your pitch or inflection can impact your success.
3. Get your dog's attention before beginning training. Call your dog's name and make sure it is content before training begins. You can check on basic needs of your dog in the status screen. A hungry, thirsty or dirty dog will not pay attention as well as a happy, content dog. Also, if you have a new dog, make sure the dog is acclimated to its surroundings before beginning training.
4. Choose commands that consist of multiple syllables. For example, "lie down" is easier for the program to understand than "lie."
5. Say your command while you have your dog's attention. Follow the touch screen recommendations for training to accompany your voice command. For "sit down," pull the stylus down across the screen while you say the command.
6. Repeat your dog's name and commands frequently. Like a real dog, the Nintendo dog will learn its name and commands quicker if it hears them frequently.
7. Reward it when it responds and does well. You can either pet your dog by using the stylus or you can drag the light bulb that appears to the dog's mouth. The light bulb will only appear when your dog understands the command you give it. When you drag the light bulb to your dog's mouth, your dog will eat it like a treat.
8. Continue to practice with your dog until it responds consistently. Do not start a new command until your dog masters the first.
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