Features:
- Refined dog AI that navigates cliffs, lava and underwater terrain reliably, with no more jumping into lava
- With good care a dog can return after death instead of being lost forever
- Life-like animations for playful interactions and in-game mechanics
- Hands-on petting, from quick scratches to full belly rubs and hugs
- Large wardrobe of canine costumes, from a simple bowtie to the Fiery Reflector
- Wide range of dog dishes with authentic recipes, vegan options included, all shareable with your pets
- Talent system that trains dogs for utility or combat roles
- Ride a dog as a mount, or let it ride on you
- Whistle commands, canine tracking and teleporting a dog to you from anywhere
- Breed selection, creative-only variant customization and a random name generator
- Forge support for Minecraft 1.21.1, with Fabric and NeoForge builds as well
- Made by DashieDev
Doggy Talents Next is a full overhaul of the Minecraft wolf, turning a fragile follower into a proper companion. The rebuilt AI handles the terrain that normally kills pets: dogs pick their way around cliffs, stay out of lava and cope with water, so a long journey no longer ends with a lost friend. And when the worst does happen, a well-cared-for dog can be brought back rather than being gone for good.
Training is the heart of the mod. A broad talent system lets each dog specialize in utility work around the base or in fighting at your side, and food plays its part too, with a whole menu of dog dishes built on authentic recipes, vegan options included, that you can share with your pack.
Personality comes from the extras. The costume collection runs from a simple bowtie to the flashy Fiery Reflector, breed selection and creative-only variant customization change how a dog looks, and a random name generator helps when inspiration runs dry. Life-like animations tie it all together, including immersive petting that ranges from a quick scratch to a giant belly rub.
Keeping track of your companions is easy: ride a dog as a mount or let it ride on you, command the pack with a whistle, track your canines across the world or teleport them to your side from anywhere. The guiding idea is harmony rather than power creep, so dogs are meant to accompany the player without becoming overpowered, and their stronger abilities have to be earned through care and training.
