How do you keep a stray dog in Skyrim?

It doesn't matter how long the player stays in the other location. So to keep the stray dog, take him everywhere, or park him, then let him follow again when leaving. It is possible when meeting the dog for a dragon to appear dead nearby, but one may still be able to absorb its soul and talk to the dog.
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Why did my dog disappear in Skyrim?

'Stray dogs' are easily lost (as their name implies). load a save game from before your abusive behaviour; recruit the dog Meeko, as this will get rid of your current (unfindable) companion: Visiting and recruiting Meeko will automatically boot the Dragonborn's animal companion, including a missing dog.
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Can I keep the dog in Skyrim?

Can you adopt pets in the video game Skyrim? You don't usually, but if you adopt a kid, the kid may ask to adopt a pet if you bring it by them usually at your set home, where you can say yes, and leave your pet companion behind with them at home.
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Can you own a dog in Skyrim?

Dogs can be befriended, making them useful followers. They will follow the Dragonborn until they are told to return home or wait at the current location. When sitting, they will bark occasionally. Talking to Banning who lives outside of Markarth will give you the option to buy a dog.
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How do you get a stray dog to stay at your house in Skyrim?

There is a way to let one dog stay at your house. If you just let him follow you, then make him 'Wait' at your house, it'll just stay there forever. Just wait 78 hrs until the message 'Your dog went back to his home' or whatever pops up, and you'll see he'll still be at your house.
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How to find the Stray Dog in Skyrim

How many dogs can you have in your house in Skyrim?

Each child can find one pet and each household can have one dog, additionally, for a total of three animals in the house, if the Dragonborn has two children. If a pet is killed, the children will be angry at the Dragonborn and tell them to leave them alone.
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How do I find my lost dog in Skyrim?

Followers/pets are supposed to return to the default location after a few days, but that often does not happen. Fast traveling should get him ahead to you. Or else try waiting. If it still occurs, try going back to the Markarth Stable and see if he's there.
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What is the best pet in Skyrim?

15 Best Pets In Skyrim, Ranked
  • 8 Sweet Roll The Clever Fox.
  • 7 Biter, The Affectionate Skeever.
  • 6 Kit & Vix, Gentle Fox Friends.
  • 5 Thistle The Foraging Rabbit.
  • 4 Hilda The Pack Goat.
  • 3 Bran & Sceolang, Canine Vampire Hunters.
  • 2 Cotton Is Loyal, Sweet, & Cute As Can Be.
  • 1 Lonely Meeko Deserves A Loving Home.
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Can you have a dog and a human companion in Skyrim?

Without Mods you can have one humanoid follower and one animal follower (dog) plus a horse. Originally posted by di eshor ribly: If you cant find Meeko, or he is already dead, you can also buy Vigilance from the Markarth Stables for 500 gold.
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What to do with stray dog in Skyrim?

Stray Dog is a dog which can be recruited to become a follower. This dog can be found from random encounters all around skyrim, in which the player must aid the dog by defeating the attacking creatures, for example a bear, dragon, or a pack of wolves.
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Can I name my stray dog Skyrim?

Sadly you can't without the use of console commands or using a mod. So even if you adopted the dog for example it wil remain as "Stray dog" which in my opinion is a development oversight that should have been addressed in the anniversary edition.
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Can you keep Meeko as a pet Skyrim?

If dismissed, Meeko will return to Meeko's Shack, even if the Dragonborn has purchased a home. With the addition of Hearthfire, it is possible to make Meeko a pet. This requires the Dragonborn to have adopted at least one child and to return to the house where their children are with Meeko as an active follower.
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Can you marry a companion in Skyrim?

In answer to the second question, you can marry followers. (And yes, you can marry followers that are the same sex as your character.)
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What is the rarest animal in Skyrim?

Here are the rarest creatures in Skyrim.
  • 8 Spriggan.
  • 7 Werewolf.
  • 6 Hagraven.
  • 5 Chaurus Hunter.
  • 4 Dwarven Centurion.
  • 3 Dragon Priest.
  • 2 Wispmother.
  • 1 Dremora.
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Do you get a pet dragon in Skyrim?

Yes, you can have a pet dragon. You can have as many pet dragons as you want.
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What dog should I adopt Skyrim?

Possible dogs to adopt as a pet include: Meeko: From Meeko's Shack South of Solitude and West of Morthal. Vigilance: From Markarth, near stables, costs 500 gold.
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How long will a dog wait in Skyrim?

Trivia. If a stray dog is made to wait in a house that you own, it will remain there indefinitely, though it will not be able to follow you again after three days.
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Can you keep Dawnguard dogs?

Only dawnguard dog you can adopt is bran. You can have either dog, just not both. It isn't which dog that's the problem. They'll only ask for the first one you bring.
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Can my kids adopt Meeko?

Your kids won't say anything about him. He is a follower but he can also be adopted as a pet by your kids.
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What happens if I send Meeko home?

The child will then ask the Dragonborn if they can keep Meeko, and if players agree to the request, sending Meeko home will result in him heading back to the Dragonborn's specified house instead of Meeko's Shack, making him a permanent resident at their home.
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What happens if Meeko dies in Skyrim?

No more Meeko, ever? Does he respawn at the shack after time, or does he get back up after battle? Yes, he can permanently die unfortunately. But if you're willing to be cautious and save before deadly encounters, you can keep him alive.
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Who is Barbas the dog in Skyrim?

Barbas is a dog who works with Clavicus Vile, the daedric prince. Barbas follows you on the quest A Daedra's Best Friend, which sends you in search of the Rueful Axe.
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