The addition of pets to "The Sims" created another dimension of game play. Now, instead of just caring for your own needs, such as hygiene, hunger and socialization, you have to navigate the needs of your pets. Just like the humans, the pets need food, exercise, bathing and social activities to thrive and reproduce. If you ignore the needs of your pet, she will surely run away. If you dog's hygiene bar gets low, follow these steps to give her a much needed bath.
Instructions
1. Create a bathroom in your Sim's home that is equipped with a bathtub. There is no specific dog bath, and you will not be able to bathe your dog in a sink, shower, hot tub or pool.
2. Make sure the bathtub is easily accessible, with no furniture items or walls blocking access. If something is in the way, your dog will not come to the bathtub. Usually the dog will show a thought bubble, which pictures the item in the way.
3. Click on your bath tub. From the selection menu, chose "Give Bath to" and then select the pet you'd like to bathe. The dog will come to you, then appear in the bathtub. Your Sim will begin washing the dog, and her hygiene bar will rise.
4. Don't stop or cancel the bath until the dog's hygiene bar is completely full, otherwise you will have to bathe her again in a short period of time. Also note that giving the dog a bath affects your own hygiene bar, and you will likely need to shower after you are done, as well as clean puddles from the floor.
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