Players choose a puppy and take on its care. You need to walk it, feed it, and buy various toys for it to pass the time. As time goes by, you will teach it to be obedient and you can train it to participate in various skill competitions where you can earn money to take even better care of your puppy. You can meet up with your friends and have your puppies play together thanks to the DS's wireless network and the setting that makes the puppies bark happily when a friend is nearby. Walks in the park and the city are very constructive as they exercise your puppy and increase its stamina and dexterity so you can participate in various competitions together. Daily activities also include the necessary bath to keep your puppy clean.