1. Walk your dog at-least once a day! Give it water after each walk! 2. If you go to long without taking care of your dogs they may not be there next time you turn on your DS because they will run away for a while. 3. Brush your dog with the appropriate type of brush after giving your dog a bath... Rubber brush for Short hair dogs, Wire Brush for long hair. 4. When Brushing your dog ALWAYS brush your dog(s) in the middle of their body or their front leg. They hate it when you brush them on the neck, head, or thigh. YOU LOSE TRAINER POINTS EACH TIME YOU BRUSH YOUR DOG INCORRECTLY!