Mastering the Pet Training skill in The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs expansion allows your Sims to build strong bonds with their furry companions while teaching them impressive tricks and behavioral manners. Whether you prefer raising your pet's skill level through patient gameplay or instantly maxing out stats using developer console commands, understanding how the mechanics function is key to a smooth gameplay experience. This guide covers everything you need to know about leveling up pets naturally and using cheats effectively.
Enabling Cheats for Pet Training in The Sims 4
Before you can instantly boost your Sim's Pet Training skill, you must open the command console in your game. Press Control, Shift, and C simultaneously on Windows, or Command, Shift, and C on Mac, to bring up the text box at the top of the screen. Type testingcheats true and press enter to ensure developer commands are active in your current save session.
Once testingcheats is active, select the active Sim who will be training the pet. Enter stats.set_skill_level Skill_DogTraining 5 into the console box to immediately maximize the Pet Training skill to its highest tier. You can also replace the number five with any value from one to four if you prefer a gradual skill boost rather than complete mastery.
Leveling Up the Pet Training Skill Naturally
If you prefer standard gameplay over using console codes, leveling up the Pet Training skill requires consistent practice with a dog. Have your Sim interact with their pet and select basic commands such as sit, speak, lie down, or heel. As your Sim gains experience, new options like fetching items and performing tricks on obstacle courses will become available.
Using positive reinforcement accelerates the learning curve for both the Sim and their animal companion. Praise your pet after they successfully execute a command, and reward them with treats to build high friendship levels faster. Keeping your Sim in a Playful or Focused emotion will also increase the speed at which they gain skill points during training sessions.
Teaching Tricks and Correcting Bad Behaviors
Raising your Pet Training skill unlocks advanced tricks that your Sim can perform for entertainment or show in competitions. High-level trainers can instruct dogs to roll over, play dead, and execute complex agility maneuvers on outdoor obstacle courses. These activities double as great social opportunities for your Sims within the neighborhood community.
In addition to teaching tricks, Sims can correct undesirable pet habits such as barking at furniture, drinking from toilets, or eating human food. When a pet exhibits bad behavior, click on them and select the option to lecture or gently discourage the action. Over time, your pets will adopt good habits automatically, making household management far easier.
Benefits of Maxing Out the Pet Training Skill
Reaching the maximum level in Pet Training grants significant advantages for your household routine. Sims with maxed skill levels teach new commands in a fraction of the standard time and succeed much more consistently. Their trained pets will also follow orders reliably, reducing household stress and chaos.
Furthermore, highly trained pets can participate in obstacle course trials to earn unique ribbons and household prestige. A fully trained companion adds immense charm to your Sim's daily life while strengthening family bonds across generations. Whether achieved naturally or through console commands, mastering this skill enriches your overall gameplay experience in Brindleton Bay.
