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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | Teach dogs: Sit, Speak, Fetch, Roll Over, Lie Down |
| 2 | Teach dogs: Heel, Shake, Play Dead |
| 3 | Command dogs to Explore nearby areas |
| 4 | Show off tricks & use Command to Attack (be cautious!) |
| 5 | 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, Animal Enthusiast |
| 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
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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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