i have the game and i love it it is safe,easy,and for peolpe who dont have an animal or a pet but i sadly lost mine a few days ago :(
Nintendogs
(2005, Video Games - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo DS)
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A fabulous virtual puppy simulation.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Nintendogs was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this is the best virtual pet program we have ever seen. The puppy mannerisms are so realistic that it's easy to become attached to your virtual dog. Be forewarned that these puppies are so endearing that your kids are likely to put pressure on you to get a dog. Also, if you decide to let your child put the program in "Bark" mode, you will want to pay attention to who is meeting your child's Nintendog.
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What’s the Story?
NINTENDOGS comes in three versions: Lab & Friends, Chihuahua & Friends, and Dachshund & Friends. Players select a puppy from a group of frolicking dogs at the kennel. The puppies vary in breed, looks, personality, and gender. Once you select a puppy, it goes home with you; and then the real fun begins. You can train your puppy to respond to its name and other voice commands by repeating the commands into the microphone. You bond with your puppy by petting it with your DS stylus and playing games using balls or discs. Ideally, you should feed and water your puppy daily and take it on walks. And if you don't want it to get fleas, you will need to bathe your puppy periodically. All of this, of course, costs money, which you earn by entering your pup in dog competitions.
Is It Any Good?
In Nintendogs, the puppies you can adopt are nothing short of adorable; they're hard to resist because their mannerisms are so lifelike and their attention is focused on you. If you get hooked on Nintendogs, you can acquire up to eight dogs at a time, although only three can live with you at once (the other five must reside at the doggie hotel and can be "swapped").
Parents, be forewarned that these puppies are so endearing that your children are likely to put pressure on you to get a dog. Peggy Brummond, mother of kid-tester Shane, was impressed that "puppies seem so real and that the game teaches responsibility." For families where real dog ownership isn't desired or possible, Nintendogs is a fun way of experiencing some of the pleasures of owning a dog.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: 08/23/2005, Price: $29.99
ESRB Rating: E
Released on: 08/23/2005, Price: $29.99
ESRB Rating: E
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
perfect for everyone even adults
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
great for most ages
great game that shows you how you can take care of a dog in a game.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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Good for almost all ages
I've owned this game for several years now. I know adults who play it and love it, and I also knew a 2-year-old who loved it very much and played it with ease. It's the most life-like pet simulation game there is and features lots of surprises. There are lots of accesories and toys to find on walks, and lots of tricks to teach your pup beyond what is in the obedience trial handbook. I would not worry about who your child is meeting via "Bark mode", inless you live in a very crowded city. It is not a wi-fi connection, only local connection, meaning the person your child is meeting would have to be within very close range of you and also in bark mode at the moment... not very likely inless it is a planned meet-up, in my opinion, however I do live in a very rural area.
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
GREAT GAME
boys ages: 4-6 will like the game but girls ages: 4-13 will love it!!! It's the perfect game for kids to play! And not only is it fun but it teaches younger kids the basics on taking care of dogs like: taking them for walks, feeding them, playing with them ECT.
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| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
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