Dog Companion
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Dog Companion
A cowboy without a horse is not a cowboy. But if you ever wondered how it'd be to play RDR2 with a personal dog, this mod is for you.
Installation:
- Download and install AB's ScripthookRDR2: http://www.dev-c.com/rdr2/scripthookrdr2/
- Make sure you have an asi loader, it usually comes along with Scripthook.
- Copy DogCompanion.asi and the DogCompanion folder to the game's root folder.
How to use:
- Fnd a dog that you like and pat it.
- While patting it, you'll notice a new "Bond" prompt. Activate it and the dog will join you.
Key features:
- Your dog will follow you and can be told to sit down and wait. If you enter an interior, it will wait for you outside.
- Whistle to call your dog back to you. Notice that there is a whistling range, and if your dog is too far, it won't respond to your calls.
- If it's lost, you can retrieve you dog by interacting with your main horse and activating the correct prompt.
- You dog will intervene in melee fights and attack your opponents.
- You can order your dog to attack other animals or npcs.
- Your dog will help you hunt in various ways: after you hunt an animal, your dog will run towards its location and start barking, helping you to find it (unless it was told to stay).
- When tracking an animal, your dog will use it's senses and help find it quickly.
- Your dog will get agitated by nearby predators and attack them if they're too close.
- The mod adds a dedicated new core for your dogs health. The lower his core is, the slower his health regenerates.
- In order to fully recover your dogs core and health, it needs to be fed with hunted prey.
- The mod provides full ingame tutorials and hints.
- You may give your dog a name and change it anytime ingame.
- You may dismiss your dog at anytime.
- Some of the features are toggleable via the settings file under RDR2/DogCompanion/DogCompanion.ini.
Known issues:
- Dogs original color is not saved, and a default color is used. This is because there is no way (that I know about) to retrieve a peds outfit index. If you know anything about it, let me know.
- The dogs core is misplaced when using Expanded radar mode. If you find it too annoying, you may toggle the cores of in the settings file.
Credits & Acknowledgements:
- LMS, Bolmin and fingaweg for the great help with research.
- Natsu, LilUziOoh and GameRoll for testing.
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Dog Companion adds a loyal canine sidekick to Red Dead Redemption 2, letting players experience the frontier with a faithful dog by their side. This script mod has earned 7,979 endorsements and over 330,000 downloads, indicating strong community interest. It's a straightforward addition for players seeking a companion in the Wild West.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community love – 7,979 endorsements and 330k downloads show this mod is a hit.
- Simple concept that adds a lot of atmosphere – who doesn't want a dog in the Wild West?
- Last updated in 2022, so it's relatively recent and likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed feature list – you'll have to discover what the dog actually does in-game.
- Script mods can be finicky with game updates – check for compatibility patches if you're on a newer version.
- Potential conflicts with other script-heavy mods – always test with your load order.
For RDR2 players who want a loyal companion to ride alongside them, adding a touch of warmth to the harsh frontier. If you're a fan of pet mods in other games, this is a must-try. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls – this is purely about having a dog.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Script Hook RDR2 installed – most script mods need it to run.
- After installing, launch the game and check if the dog spawns near your camp or stable – if not, check your mod manager's load order.
- If the dog doesn't appear, try reinstalling the mod and verifying your game files – script mods can be picky.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Shtivi
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 330,840
- Endorsements
- 7,979
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 6/4/2021
- Updated
- 11/27/2022
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🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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