Dog Care Guide
Learn how to care for your dogs in Heartopia, including feeding, bathing, petting, training, walking, and keeping your pets happy.
Dogs bring a livelier kind of companionship to Heartopia. Alongside the everyday feeding and bonding you'd do for any pet, dogs also get you out and about with them -- taking care of one means keeping up with walks, not just chores at home. Use this guide to keep up with the basics of dog care and make the most of your time with your pets.
Dog Caring unlocks after Cat Caring, once your D.G. Member level is high enough. Talk to Mrs. Joan at her pet store and confirm the hobby with a Hobby Expansion Ticket to adopt your first dog.
Dog Care Basics
Your dogs need regular attention to keep them happy and cared for. Make pet care part of your daily routine by checking on them, keeping them clean, and getting out together.
Feed Your DogKeep your dog fed by providing the appropriate pet food. Each dog also has its own favorite food -- feeding the right one gets called out as an extra-happy reaction in the Puppy Mood Log and builds your bond faster than a regular meal does.
💡 Keep some pet food on hand, and don't be afraid to try a few different foods -- some dogs take a bit more trial and error than others before you land on their favorite.
Spending time with your dog is one of the simplest ways to interact with your pet. Pet your dog regularly to build your relationship and make your companion feel cared for.
Dogs can get dirty, so remember to give them a bath when needed. Bathing usually plays out in stages -- wash, rinse, and dry -- so stick with it until your dog's fully clean.
Training gives you another way to interact with your pet and develop your relationship. It often plays out as a short back-and-forth -- watch what your dog does and respond -- rather than a single tap. Spend time training your dog and continue checking in with them as you progress through the game.
Dogs also benefit from being taken out and about, not just cared for at home. Bring your dog along as you explore Heartopia -- it's one of the things that sets dog care apart from looking after a cat.
Build Your Bond
Caring for your dog isn't only about keeping their needs satisfied. Spending time with your pet is also an important part of building your relationship.
- Pet your dog
- Feed your dog
- Bathe your dog
- Train your dog
- Walk your dog
- Check on your dog during your daily routine
The more consistently you interact with your pets, the more naturally pet care becomes part of your Heartopia routine.
Dog Care Achievements
If you like checking things off, consistent dog care also counts toward a couple of real achievements.
Make Your Home Pet-Friendly
Your home is where you and your pets spend time together, so consider creating a comfortable space for them, even if most of your dog's day happens out on walks. You can use furniture and decorations to create areas that feel like dedicated spaces for your pets.
Furniture pieces designed with your pets in mind.
A comfortable place for your dog to settle in between walks.
Small touches that make a pet area feel intentional.
Room for your pets to move around comfortably.
Decor that fits the rest of your home's look.
Your pet area doesn't have to be complicated. Even a small dedicated space can make your home feel more lived-in.
Daily Dog Care Checklist
Use this quick checklist when checking on your dogs:
Caring for Multiple Dogs
If you have more than one dog, make sure you give each pet attention -- including taking them all out. It's easy to focus on one favorite companion, so use your daily routine as a reminder to check on all of your pets.
Dog Care Tips
Instead of treating pet care as a separate activity, combine it with things you're already doing around Heartopia. For example, check your pets after completing your daily resident requests or before heading out to explore.
Having pet food ready makes it easier to take care of your dogs without having to stop what you're doing.
It's easy to focus on feeding and bonding at home and forget the walk -- work it into your routine the same way you would any other daily task.
Pet care isn't just about completing tasks. Interacting with your dogs is part of the companion experience in Heartopia.
Related Guides
Dog Caring unlocks after Cat Caring -- see the basics of pet care before adopting a dog.
Look up Dog Food and other pet-store items sold by Mrs. Joan.
Feeding wild animals is part of the same daily pet-care habit as caring for your dogs.
See how pet care fits into Heartopia's full daily and weekly routine.
Find Mrs. Joan's pet store and other locations around Heartopia.
New to Heartopia? Start with the essentials before working pet care into your routine.