Enshrouded: Complete Guide to Finding and Taming Dogs in the Frozen Frontier

Enshrouded: Complete Guide to Finding and Taming Dogs in the Frozen Frontier

By Marcus Chen

February 12, 2025 at 07:16 PM

Learn how to tame a dog companion in Enshrouded with this comprehensive guide. Dogs join cats, goats, and yaks as tameable animals in the game, requiring patience and special items to befriend them.

Dog Food Bait Recipe Requirements

  • Rescue the Farmer (Emily Fray) from Ancient Vault north of Springlands Ancient Spire
  • Provide sheltered bed for Farmer in your base

Dog Food Bait Ingredients

  • 1 Raw Lean Meat (from goats/rabbits)
  • 2 Raw Wolf Meat (from wolves)
  • 1 Raw Game (from boars)
  • 1 Dried Purple Berry (Purple Berries + Drying Rack)

Crafting menu: Dog Food Bait recipe

Crafting menu: Dog Food Bait recipe

Dog Location Find the first tameable dog in Thornhold, Revelwood (southeast of Revelwood Ancient Spire, northwest of Pillars of Creation). Recommended level: 11+

Location marker on game world map

Location marker on game world map

Taming Process

  1. Sneak toward dog (LS/C button)
  2. Throw bait in front of dog (X/left click)
  3. Wait for dog to approach and eat
  4. Slowly sneak behind dog
  5. Pet dog when prompted
  6. Repeat process until hearts are filled
  7. Pick up dog to add to inventory

Base Requirements

  • Craft Dog Bowl (1 Wood Log)
  • Craft Dog Pillow (2 Wood Logs, 4 Plant Fiber, 2 Torn Cloth)
  • Make Dog Food (1 Raw Game, 4 Dried Purple Berries)
  • Place in sheltered area
  • Fill bowl with food

Bonus Tip: Petting your dog grants the Paw's Touch buff (+25 health for 30 minutes)

Remember to regularly feed your dog and maintain its shelter to keep your new companion happy in your base.

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