About our rating system
ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

A safe community is important to us.
Please observe our guidelines.

All teen and kid reviews for Nintendogs

Age
5
Average rating based on 63 kid and teen reviews:
  • 35% say it's educational
  • 29% say there are positive messages
Teen, 17 years old
November 29, 2009
 
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.

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 14 years old
September 4, 2010
 
Easy and fun
I am a Nintendog's Master! It is only boring if you get the cheat disc. I love my pets too much to reset though. ?

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 13 years old
February 12, 2011
 
BRILLIANT!!! for the little ones.
Love it as it gives everyone a chance to look after a dog if you cannot have one in the house. Has a positive attitude towards kids of all ages, a must buy for 4-10 year olds.

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 13 years old
August 23, 2010
 
Arguably the best DS game ever
My favourite DS game ever! The dogs are so adorable that you can't help falling in love with this cute game. It's easy to use and teaches a lot about caring for a dog.

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 13 years old
October 17, 2010
 
Cute!!!!
I lOVE this game! It's so cute and it's sooooo much fun interacting with your dogs and stuff! It's easy, too! I knew how to play this when i was seven, so i think little kids will like it, too! Anyway, it get's boring after you get the concept and collected practically everything. AWESOME GAME OVERALL!

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 15 years old
August 25, 2010
 
Cute!
This is a great game for kids who love puppies! The graphics are good and the puppies look ADORABLE. It can teach kids about caring for puppies, too. You can even find presents on walks, and sometimes you'll find a record that your pups will do a special dance to!

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 16 years old
March 8, 2011
 
Great and fun game
This was my first game for the DS. It's a game where you take care of virtual dogs. You need to feed them, walk them, give them baths, and pretty much everything that you need to do with a regular dog, except cleaning up after them. The best part about it is earning money in contests, and finding rare accessories out on walks to put on your dog. However, sometimes gets a little repetitive.

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 16 years old
August 25, 2010
 
Sooo cuuuuute! *huggles*
I love this game-- I've had it for ages. It's sorta hard to earn a lot of money, and at first it's waaaay confusing, but it's fun all the while.

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 15 years old
July 22, 2010
 
fun game for people who don't have pets (and even ones that do)
This game is fun and entertaining. You start off as a new owner who is buying a dog. It's educational becuase you have to take care of the dog, so it might teach you some stuff about really being an owner. However, it might get a little boring after a while (well, that might just be me). If you love dogs then this game is for you!

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 11 years old
November 29, 2011
 
Nintendogs!
I think this game is so fun! It is so realistic and my favourite part is calling your dog a name and training it, its like they are another part of your life! I recommend this to dog lovers and someone who has an extra gap to fill in there lives.

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 11 years old
September 5, 2010
 
e.g. Perfect for dog lovers of any age
i think it is a wonderful game.If your child wants a puppy it can also tell you if your child is responsible enough.

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 11 years old
March 22, 2010
 
WOW
I've played MANY other games, but this is one of my most FAVORITE games ever!!!!!

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 11 years old
August 22, 2009
 
awsome game
i just adore nintendogs its so cute and fun.i would recomend this game to children 6 and up. this game is great for people that want a pet but can't have one. so i think you should get up right now and go buy nintendogs!

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 14 years old
January 19, 2011
 
its alright
I got this game when i was seven and stopped playing when i was 10. Why? Because i was two levels away from becoming the highest rank, but no matter how much i won, it would not advance. I eventually got bored of the reapeating plot/storyline and everything stayed the same. Perfect for a young animal lover.

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 15 years old
April 1, 2011
 
fun for all ages
fun, a little repetitive, but still fun. Can be a little frustrating trying to name your first dog, since it takes a while,but overall great!

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 13 years old
December 28, 2009
 
perfect for everyone even adults
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 :(

Flag as inappropriate 
Kid, 12 years old
April 11, 2010
 
Pawfect for all ages
Love it! I feel that is the best pet game in the whole ENTIRE world!I played it on my friends ds lite and loved her dog. You can command it through the ds speaker! Saftey isn't a problem,bark mode is just to make friends with you and your friends dog! All I can say now is LOVE it!

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 14 years old
January 10, 2012
 
bark mode
bark mode is cool connect to someones dog and your dog barks AWESOME!!!!!! my dog has a disc throwing toranamant this afternoon after school get a gold trothy

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 15 years old
April 6, 2012
 
Really cute game, great for most ages!
Nintendogs is a must-have for dog lovers. The puppies are very cute, and taking care of them responsibly is required if you want to enter dog shows (the main focus of the game). Shows will challenge kids and adults alike, through use of the touch screen or voice commands depending on the show. I only rated this ages five and up because the harder shows require more coordination that may be frustrating for younger kids.

Flag as inappropriate 
Teen, 14 years old
March 26, 2012
 
Best game ever!
What I loved about this game is how much you can abuse your dog until they start cursing at you! It's also funny to see what happens when you give them alcohol!

Flag as inappropriate