“Sit. Stay. Shine on stage.”
The Pet Training Skill in The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs lets your Sim teach dogs to sit, fetch, roll over, and even perform in front of strangers. Whether you want a disciplined companion or a talented show-off, this 5-level skill brings rewarding bonding time and tail-wagging results. 🐶🎓
🎯 Skill Info
- Skill Type: Minor Skill
- Max Level: 5
- 📦 Requires: Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack
- 🐶 Dogs only — cats do their own thing 🐾
- 🏡 Ideal for Sims with the Friend of the Animals aspiration
🧠 How to Start Pet Training
Start building this skill by:
- 🐕 Owning or adopting a dog
- 🗣️ Using the Train Command option (Sit, Speak, etc.)
- 🐾 Going for walks and using command-based interactions
- 🐶 Showing off tricks and exploring with your dog at higher levels
💡 Puppies can’t be trained! Wait until they age up before you start.
📈 Skill Level Progression
| ⭐ Level | 📜 Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Teach dogs: Sit, Speak, Fetch, Roll Over, Lie Down |
| 2️⃣ | Teach dogs: Heel, Shake, Play Dead |
| 3️⃣ | Command dogs to Explore nearby areas |
| 4️⃣ | Show off tricks & use Command to Attack (be cautious!) |
| 5️⃣ | Perform for other Sims, and train dogs faster than ever 🏆 |
🧪 Cheats, Moods & Traits
| 📌 Category | 💬 Details |
|---|---|
| 💻 Cheat | stats.set_skill_level skill_Dog 5 |
| 🌟 Helpful Traits | |
| • Dog Lover – faster bonding | |
| • Animal Enthusiast (from Cottage Living) – boosts animal interactions | |
| 😊 Ideal Mood | Happy – helps make training smoother & more rewarding |
| 🏆 Related Aspirations | Friend of the Animals – complements this skill perfectly |
💡 Tips & Strategy
- 🐶 Train regularly to keep skills fresh — dogs can forget if left idle
- 🚶♂️ Go on walks and explore to build skill and fulfil pet needs
- 🛁 Meeting needs first makes dogs more receptive to training
- 👀 Use Lecture About Behaviour to fix naughty habits (like drinking from puddles or barking excessively)
- 🎪 Want to impress? Show off your trained dog to passersby for instant Sim cred!
🎬 Videos / Gallery
📺 Coming Soon!
Subscribe to Simsational Char on YouTube and be the first to see Pup Parade Challenges, Training Routines, and Cute Compilation Clips 🐾📷
📸 Share your dog’s best tricks using #ChallengesWithChar — I’d love to see what your furry friends can do!
🔚 Final Thoughts
The Pet Training Skill is a wholesome, bite-sized skill that rewards time, attention, and a little patience. Perfect for Sims who love their furry family members and want to create a well-behaved best friend — or a show-stopping superstar! 🐾💕
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