"The Sims: Complete Collection" features every Sim expansion pack for the original game combined into one program. These expansion packs include "The Sims: Unleashed," which introduces pets into the world of the Sims. You can purchase animals like birds and fish, as well as larger pets like cats and dogs. Adding a dog to your family is similar to adding another Sim to the family, and there are some steps you must complete to obtain a new dog.
Before Adopting a Dog
Start by filling your home with accessories that your new dog will use while it lives with your Sims. The first object you want to purchase is a bed, which you can get by going into "Buy Mode" within the game and locating the "Pet Tab," which is located under the "Miscellaneous" category.
In addition to a bed, dogs require a bowl to eat from and a dog house (if you wish to keep your pet happy). Purchase these items and place them in your house--and don't think you can have too many dog toys. Think of the dog as an additional member of your Sims family. It will need the same attention as the human members of the household.
Going to the Adoption Center
Once you have prepared your house for your new dog, gather all family members at the home and have an adult call a cab to Old Town. Your entire family must be home for this option to be available, so don't attempt to call when one or more Sim is at work or school. When you reach the map for Old Town, select the Pet Adoption Center, which is located in the center of town. Once you are in the center, you can select a dog collar and additional toys for your inventory. When you want to purchase the dog, select a cage for it; you will be given the option to "Adopt a Dog." When you've selected this option, you will be asked to choose the gender and breed of your dog. Confirm this is the dog you want and pay $400. Once you have purchased your dog, you'll have the chance to name it whatever you'd like. When you have finished your purchases, return home to find your new dog waiting.
The First Few Days
Your dog is an additional Sim in your house, meaning that after you purchase it, you must make sure that all of its needs are met. You can fulfill hunger with a dog bowl, provide comfort with a dog bed, hygiene with a dog bath, and so on. You will also need to housebreak your dog in the first few days by selecting the "scold" command whenever you spot a puddle on the floor and praising the dog when it does its business outside. As your dog becomes acclimated to the house and your other Sims, you'll be able to teach it tricks and obedience before eventually being able to breed the dog.
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