Minecraft how to tame a dog?

Minecraft how to tame a dog? - briefly

To tame a wolf in Minecraft, you need to feed it at least 10 pieces of any type of meat until hearts appear above its head. Once tamed, the wolf will turn into a dog and follow you around.

Minecraft how to tame a dog? - in detail

To tame a wolf in Minecraft, which is essentially how you obtain a dog, follow these steps:

1. Preparation: First, gather some bones. Bones are essential for taming wolves and can be obtained by killing skeletons or finding them in chests. Additionally, ensure you have a safe area where the wolf won't escape or get attacked by other mobs.

2. Find Wolves: Wolves spawn naturally in taiga, giant tree taiga, and snowy taiga biomes. They usually appear in packs of 4. Approach them carefully to avoid being attacked.

3. Taming Process:

   • Once you've found a wolf, throw a bone to it. You can do this by selecting the bone in your hotbar and using the 'use' button (right-click on PC).
   • The wolf will eat the bone and start following you. This is the beginning of the taming process.
   • Continue feeding the wolf bones until hearts appear above its head. This indicates that the wolf has been successfully tamed and is now your pet dog.

4. Post-Taming: After taming, you can rename your dog using a name tag. You can also breed your dogs by feeding them any type of meat (raw or cooked). Bred puppies will grow into adult dogs over time.

5. Training: To make your dog sit, stand, or lie down, use the appropriate commands: 'sit', 'stand', and 'lie down'. You can also train your dog to attack specific mobs by telling it to 'sit' and then attacking the mob you want it to target.

6. Protection: Be aware that untamed wolves can still attack your tamed dogs, so keep them in a safe area when not in use. Also, if your dog is killed, its collar (if equipped) will drop as an item, allowing you to reclaim it.