Remove Dogmeat's Whining Audio
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 5 Audio - Misc mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
EDIT: Turns out I didn't quite catch ALL the whines, though this mod, in its current form, removes most of it. There's still a slight, quick whine when idling. I have to track it down, and will update this mod and this edit when it's done
Thanks to LiquidBronze for walking me through this, and supplying a blank audio file in his "No More cash Register Sound" mod
This file replaces Dogmeat's constant whining noises to a blank audio file, thus making no sound. The voice (bark?) dog-actor must have been really convincing, because it triggers my dogs like crazy. Got really annoyed with it, but I liked having the dog.
Go to: \Documents\My Games\Fallout4 open Fallout4.ini
Find sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\ edit it to sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, sound\
Drop the file into \Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Data
This mod replaces Dogmeat's whining audio with a blank file, eliminating most of his constant whining in Fallout 4. It requires a manual INI edit and file placement, and is best for players who find the whining annoying but still want Dogmeat as a companion. Note that a slight idle whine remains.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (3,123 endorsements) and over half a million downloads
- Directly addresses a common annoyance—Dogmeat's whining—without removing the dog
- Simple two-step setup: edit one INI line and drop a file
⚠️ Cons
- Doesn't remove all whines—a slight idle whine remains, as the author notes
- Requires manual INI editing, which can be intimidating for modding newcomers
- May conflict with other audio mods that modify Dogmeat's sounds or the sound directory
For Fallout 4 players who love having Dogmeat as a companion but can't stand his constant whining. If you're a purist who wants zero whining, this mod falls short—but if you just want most of it gone, it's a solid fix. Skip if you don't use Dogmeat or don't mind the whines.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to edit Fallout4.ini exactly as described—add 'sound\' to the sResourceDataDirsFinal line, and save the file before launching the game.
- Place the mod file in your Fallout 4 Data folder (usually at Steam\steamapps\common\Fallout 4\Data).
- If you use a mod manager, you can still manually install this—just follow the steps and don't forget the INI edit.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Clickbeast
- Version
- 1.01
- Downloads
- 513,766
- Endorsements
- 3,123
- Category
- Audio - Misc
- Created
- 11/13/2015
- Updated
- 11/13/2015
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