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How to Tame a Dog in Minecraft

Dogs are among one of the most reliable and steadfast animals that you can have in Minecraft when it comes to creatures that can come under your care.


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They can be a great assist on the battlefield as well as excellent guards should you need them. In this article, we shall discuss how you can tame them for your purposes and how they can assist you in your hour of need.

Requirements to tame a dog in Minecraft


  1. Bones


How to tame a dog in Minecraft


Firstly, you are going to need to find a wolf for you to tame into a dog.


How to tame a dog in Minecraft


Such an animal can be found in several biomes including the following:


  1. Forest
  2. Taiga
  3. Cold Taiga
  4. Mega Taiga


Once you’ve located your selected canine, all you need to do is take out the bone you should have, press the use button on the wolf and it should eventually get a collar that signals that it is tamed.


How to tame a dog in Minecraft


It may take a few tries, however, as it will not succeed sometimes on the first attempt.


How to tame a dog in Minecraft


FAQs


Q. How many bones does it take to tame a dog in Minecraft?


There’s no set amount it takes, but you have a 1-3 chance of every bone you feed to successfully tame a wolf.


Q. How do you name your Dog?


You’re going to need a nametag to accomplish that.


Video Guide


If you would like a more physical explanation on how to tame a wolf in Minecraft, then this video will be just what you need:


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Conclusion


Thankfully taming wolves into dogs is a simple affair in comparison to other animals that populate Minecraft. If you know how to get a steady source of bones as well as easy access to the biomes that wolves frequent, then taming them into dogs becomes a simple and straightforward affair for you to accomplish.



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