Can I keep a stray dog in Skyrim?

Yes, you can keep a stray dog in Skyrim, but you need the Hearthfire DLC and an adopted child; lead the dog to your house, and your child will ask to keep it, making the dog a permanent resident, though other options involve temporary companions or mods. Without an adopted child, telling a stray to wait will make it disappear after about three in-game days.
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Can you keep a stray dog in Skyrim?

Yes, you can keep a stray dog in Skyrim, but it usually requires having a home with an adopted child (using the Hearthfire DLC) for the kid to claim it as a pet, otherwise the dog will wander off after a few days; you find strays in the wild, recruit them, bring them to your house, and if the child likes it, they'll ask to keep it, making the dog a permanent resident. 
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Can a stray dog be tamed?

Yes, stray dogs can absolutely be domesticated and become wonderful pets, often thriving with love, patience, and consistent training, even if they start fearful or have learned to fend for themselves on the streets. With proper care, they adapt well to home life, and many adopters report deep bonds and positive transformations, though it's important to understand their unique needs and potential instinctive behaviors. 
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How to keep the dog in Skyrim?

If you want to keep a dog as a pet, you need to travel home and tell the dog to wait there. After 3-4 days it will live with you and the kids will ask if it can be kept as a pet. Hroar and Sofie live with Vigilance and a fox as pets in my house at Lakeview Manor. Been a murder, over in Riften.
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How to get a dog to stay at your house in Skyrim?

To get a dog to stay in your Skyrim house permanently, especially with the Hearthfire DLC installed, you need to adopt a child, bring a dog like Meeko or Vigilance to your home, and have your child ask to keep it, after which you agree, and the dog becomes a permanent house pet, often requiring you to dismiss them after the adoption dialogue. 
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Who is the weakest companion in Skyrim?

The title of "worst follower in Skyrim" often goes to Sven, the bard from Riverwood, due to his low combat potential, civilian skills, and uninspiring nature, though Cosnach (the drunkard) and Adelaisa Vendicci (the East Empire Company worker) are strong contenders for similar reasons, often cited as being useless and having low level caps. They're poor fighters, but good for bait in the Daedric Shrine of Boethiah quest if you need to sacrifice someone. 
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What happens if I tell my dog to go home in Skyrim?

Meeko will return to where you've found him (as far as I know, I never used him).
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How to earn the trust of a stray dog?

To get a stray dog to trust you, be patient and use non-threatening body language (no direct eye contact, turn sideways, move slowly) while offering food and water from a distance, gradually decreasing the space as the dog gets comfortable, and speaking in a soft, soothing voice to build positive associations. Establish a consistent routine, provide a safe space, and let the dog approach you on its own terms, rewarding calm behavior with treats and gentle praise. 
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How to befriend a stray dog in Skyrim?

After dispatching all hostile foes in the proximity of the dog, speak with it, and it follows its rescuer until dismissed or dead. Upon being dismissed, it returns to the location where it was rescued. It is also possible to recruit a stray dog by using the Animal Allegiance shout.
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What is the 3-3-3 rule for dogs?

The 3-3-3 rule for dogs is a guideline for new adoptions: 3 days to decompress and feel overwhelmed, 3 weeks to learn routines and start feeling comfortable, and 3 months to truly settle in, bond, and show their true personality, emphasizing patience and consistency while recognizing each dog adjusts at its own pace.
 
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What dog is known as the heartbreak breed?

A "heartbreak breed" refers to dogs, often large breeds, known for their short lifespans due to severe health issues, with the Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, and Bernese Mountain Dog frequently called this, as vets note their loving nature contrasts with their high risk for cancer, heart disease (like dilated cardiomyopathy in Danes), and other conditions, leading to early loss.
 
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Is there a dog companion in Skyrim?

Yes, you can get dogs in Skyrim as followers or permanent pets through various methods, including buying Vigilance in Markarth, finding Meeko near his shack, rescuing a Stray Dog, or getting armored huskies from Fort Dawnguard with the Dawnguard DLC, with adopted dogs becoming permanent pets if your child accepts them in a player home.
 
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Can you adopt without killing Grelod?

Even when Hearthfire is installed, it is not possible to adopt children from the orphanage while Grelod the Kind lives. The Dragonborn may adopt children from elsewhere in Skyrim. Constance will remain agitated until the Dragonborn completes "Innocence Lost" by talking to Aventus.
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What is the 7 7 7 rule for dogs?

The 7-7-7 Rule for dogs is a puppy socialization guideline, adapted from breeder Pat Hastings, encouraging breeders and new owners to expose puppies to 7 different locations, 7 different surfaces, 7 different objects, 7 different sounds, 7 different people, 7 different containers, and 7 different challenges by the age of 7 weeks (or within the first few months) to build confidence, adaptability, and resilience for a well-rounded adult dog, emphasizing positive, gentle introductions to the world.
 
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What's the best thing to do with a stray dog?

If you decide to try to find the owner yourself, be sure to contact your local animal shelter or animal control office first. This will give you an opportunity to let the appropriate agency know that you have the animal and to provide a description to them, in case the owner contacts them.
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What is the 3-3-3 method for dogs?

The 3-3-3 rule for dogs is a guideline for new adoptions: 3 days to decompress and feel overwhelmed, 3 weeks to learn routines and start feeling comfortable, and 3 months to truly settle in, bond, and show their true personality, emphasizing patience and consistency while recognizing each dog adjusts at its own pace.
 
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How do I get a husky in Skyrim?

To get a husky in Skyrim, you need the Dawnguard DLC; join the Dawnguard, progress through their quests until you can recruit followers, then find the armored huskies Bran and Sceolang in the stables at Fort Dawnguard, recruit one as a follower, and if you have the Hearthfire DLC, bring them home for your child to adopt as a pet. 
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Can you make Meeko stay at your house?

Yes, you can keep Meeko at your house in Skyrim, but it requires the Hearthfire DLC and a specific process: adopt a child, bring Meeko to your Hearthfire home with your child, and have the child ask to keep him, after which you can confirm. If you just dismiss him, he returns to his shack, but with Hearthfire, your kids can adopt him as a permanent pet, preventing him from leaving. 
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Who is the real villain in Skyrim?

The main villain in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Alduin, also known as the World-Eater, a powerful dragon and the firstborn of the dragon god Akatosh, who seeks to destroy the world (Nirn) and enslave mortals, requiring the Dragonborn to stop him to fulfill their destiny. While DLCs introduce other antagonists like Lord Harkon and Miraak, Alduin drives the core main questline, aiming to end the world prematurely. 
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Has anyone ever 100% beaten Skyrim?

Skyrim finally truly beaten as fanatical player does 'everything that can be done' in the game, nabbing every item and perk in quest to hit level 1,337. This is how our grandparents felt watching the Moon landing.
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Can I have two wives in Skyrim?

The Dragonborn may now marry multiple spouses (to a Maximum of 11) with the help of the Aspect of Love. One can also easily locate each of their spouses with the aid of a new book, titled “Mara's Tear”, which details each spouse's location.
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