Key takeaways
- Players can train Digimon to build relationships and increase battle success.
- Breath of the Wild allows horses to be cared for and cared for, influencing gameplay.
- In WoW Classic, the Hunter class can tame different types of pets with different abilities.
Animal companions are not only a source of joy for many in real life, but they can also be super fun to bond with in video games. There are many games out there that involve animals and pets in some way, but some of them go a step further by allowing players to train and tame them. With this in mind, we're going to take a look at some of the best games that allow players to train their pets.

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The simple act of raising an animal can be highly rewarding, especially in video games, as these examples show.
Keep in mind that we're going to be a little loose with the distinction between animal training and taming in video games. Taming animals in games usually means that the player can learn to tame wild animals, but they can be tamed when they are pets, so we'll still count this as pet training.
7 Digimon
Digital monsters as pets
- OpenCritic rating
- fair
- issued
- January 27, 2017
- developer(s)
- BB Studio
- Players can train Digimon and build relationships with them.
- Good relationships increase the chances of winning battles.
The Digimon The series spans all kinds of media, from anime shows to card games and – of course – video games. There are many differences Digimon Video games, and some games put more emphasis on training your Digimon pets, such as the 2016 game Digimon World: The Next Order.
In some games – such as the one mentioned above Another order-, players have a chance to bond with their Digimon. They can do this by feeding and praising them, but they can also scold them during the training process if necessary.
6 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Horses as pets and other animals as mounts

Open Critic- Top Critic Ratings:96/100 Critics recommend:96%
- OpenCritic rating
- the mighty
- issued
- March 3, 2017
- developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Taming horses
- Taking care of the horses
- Adapting horses
- Registering horses
Horses are an important part Breath of the Wild Games, as they are the primary means of transportation in the open world. Players find wild horses while exploring, and these horses can be controlled. Wild horses are the most basic mount in the game. Other types of horses are available, but they are hard to find.
Players need to increase their bond with their horses, otherwise the game can become very difficult. If Link doesn't bond with his horse, they will be easily spooked and their stats will be low. A bound horse will be fast, strong and brave in combat situations. Link can build this bond by feeding and petting them.
Although this doesn't affect Bond, Link can also customize his horse's gear, adding some extra personalization elements.
5 Monster Rancher
Monsters as pets
Monster Rancher

- developer(s)
- Tecmo
- issued
- November 24, 1997
- Players raise monsters and train them.
- Demons can increase their skills when trained.
- Demons have lifespans.
Monsters in the Monster Rancher Chains can be trained in many ways, but they also have a fixed lifespan, so player decisions make a difference in their short life. Monsters that are trained too hard and are not cared for can die much faster than monsters with a balanced training regime.
Monsters can become loyal pets Monster RancherBut if fed too much, they can become stressed, lethargic and even fat. Training elements within Monster Rancher Very realistic in this way, the monsters rely on the player as their trainer to give them a long, happy and balanced existence.
In addition, players can also fight their monsters in the same way Pokemon and Digimon Games. Monsters can increase and maximize stats, powerful enemies in battle as well as pets for the player.
4 World of Warcraft Classic
A range of pets including wolves, bears and hyenas

- issued
- November 23, 2004
- Unique to the hunter class
- There are different categories of pets
- Some pets have special abilities
For players looking for a wide range of animals to choose from as trainable pets, World of Warcraft Classic A great option. The following animals are trained pets for those who choose the Hunter class Wow classic:
- Bat
- the bear
- the boar
- Carrion Bird
- the cat
- the crab
- Crocolisk
- the gorilla
- hyena
- the owl
- raptor
- Scorpid
- Spider
- Tallstrider
- the turtle
- wind snake
- the wolf
Taming and training pets are important and well-known elements of the hunter class, as each animal type has certain skills, preferences, and foods that they consume. Pets can also have different appearances, categories and abilities (although not all pet families have a special ability).
Keeping your pet happy and well fed Wow classic This will increase the damage dealt as well as players leveling it up and making it more loyal to you, making for a versatile animal taming and training system.
3 Nintendogs
Dogs as pets
Nintendogs + cats

- Platform(s)
- New Nintendo 3DS
- issued
- February 26, 2011
- developer(s)
- Nintendo EAD
- Kittens are also available Nintendogs + cats The sequel
- Players can train, care for, play with, and dress up their puppies and kittens.
Nintendogs is a cute Nintendo DS game that allows players to choose puppies and then take care of them. Players can wash and feed their dogs, but they can also train them to fetch them, take them out for walks, buy them toys to play with, or even compete in competitions. Players can customize the look of their pets Nintendogs Plus, there are lots of adorable collars and outfit pieces to make them look especially snazzy.
The game uses the DS's microphone to allow players to communicate directly with their dog. Players can teach them by speaking their name or various commands into the microphone, which was pretty big at the time, seeing as the game came out in 2005.
Although the game is a simple pet simulator, Nintendogs was ahead of its time and implemented various features that are now par for the course in contemporary pet simulator games.
2 The Sims 4
Trainable cats, dogs and horses
Open Critic- Top Critic Ratings:70/100 Critics recommend:26%
- OpenCritic rating
- fair
- issued
- September 2, 2014
- Cats and dogs available Cats and dogs expansion.
- Llamas, cows, chickens, and fox companions are available Cottage living expansion.
- Horses, mini goats and sheep are available horse farm expansion.
The Sims 4 There are many expansions that include pets, although the most trainable pets are cats, dogs, and horses. These pets can be trained to get rid of any negative behavior, such as cats climbing on the kitchen counter or dogs urinating inside. Players need to get their Sims to reprimand pets when they engage in bad behavior so they learn to stop. However, they can encourage them for good behavior, such as by rewarding them or giving them pets.

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in dogs The Sims 4 Can be trained to perform maneuvers such as sitting, rolling and playing dead. When they are trained enough, players can make their dogs do agility courses or attack Sims they don't like. The system works by teaching children through play. It just requires some patience and repetition. In the pet system The Sims 4 Very simple, but it works incredibly well and can make a Sim pet feel more real.
1 Pokemon
Pocket monsters as pets
Pokemon: Let's go

- issued
- November 16, 2018
- Players train Pokemon to increase their stats and skills
- Players build relationships with their Pokémon
- Some games include elements of grooming, such as dressing up their Pokémon or bathing them
It's hard to imagine Pokemon When it comes to games that allow players to train pets. The behemoth of a franchise spans tons of video games, all of which implement the training and taming element in different ways.
Most sports have a standard training structure Pokemon Known for games. Players are given a Pokémon and tasked with finding more in the wild. Wild Pokemon are collected through battles. Once caught, Pokemon can be trained and learn various skills to level up and evolve into new, more powerful Pokemon.
Some games also emphasize other elements of pet care, e.g Let's go Pikachu and Eevee Games that allow players to dress up their Pikachu and Eevee and give them many pets. However, the standard is a prestigious part of combat training Pokemon suffrage Developing bonds, leveling up, and battling Pokémon are all important elements of the series.
Although they are fictional creatures rather than real-life animals – although many of them have animal-inspired designs – Pokemon It is the most prestigious game series to implement this kind of pet training feature.

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