Hunting dogs in Josima Studios' Roblox title Hunting Season assist hunters by locating downed game and trailing animal scents across vast terrain. Players can acquire companions through the in-game menu, issue field commands with designated hotkeys, and upgrade tracking stats as their animals gain experience from successful harvests.
Dog Breeds and Purchase Costs
Two distinct dog breeds are available in the game, separated by purchase currency and tracking mechanics. Players access the dog shop by opening the main menu with the M key and selecting the Dogs tab.
| Breed | Price | Currency | Tracking Specialization | Unique Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodhound | 10,000 | In-Game Cash | Downed Animal Blood Trails | Upgradeable Search Radius stat |
| Grand Bleu | 160 | Robux | Footprint and Scent Trailing | Built-in Track Range across wider gaps |
The Bloodhound serves as the standard companion purchasable with in-game currency. It specializes in picking up blood trails left behind after an animal takes damage.
The Grand Bleu requires Robux as a one-time purchase. It features a dedicated Track Range stat that enables it to follow scents across wider gaps directly from undisturbed footprints, allowing hunters to stalk live targets prior to firing.
How to Buy, Summon, and Manage Dogs
Acquiring and deploying a dog takes place entirely through the interface menus without visiting a physical shop NPC.
- Press M while loaded into a hunting map to bring up the main menu.
- Select the Dogs category on the screen.
- Choose either the Bloodhound for 10,000 in-game currency or the Grand Bleu for 160 Robux.
- Enter a custom name for your companion in the prompt.
- Click the call option to spawn your dog beside your character.
If you want to hunt without a companion, select the Send to Kennel option inside the same menu to dismiss the animal. Calling the dog back instantly spawns it at your position. When fast-traveling between hunting outposts, the dog automatically teleports to your destination alongside your character.
Dog Commands and Field Controls
Field interactions rely on keyboard shortcuts that direct the dog during stalks and post-shot searches.
- Hold or Press G: Opens the command wheel to direct your companion.
- Track Blood: Directs the Bloodhound to sniff out the nearest wounded animal's trail. If your character stands too far from where the shot connected, a notification states no track is found, requiring you to walk closer to the impact area.
- Track Scent: Prompts the Grand Bleu to investigate an identified footprint set and lead directly toward that specific animal.
- Follow Me: Orders the dog to stay close to your hunter while walking or driving.
- Stay Here: Commands the dog to sit in place, preventing it from wandering into your firing line or blocking target screenshots.
- Pet Dog: Interacts directly with your companion for an idle animation.
- Press M: Opens the territory map. If your dog roams out of sight, its position is marked on the map screen.
When a dog detects a trail, its status shifts from searching to tracking. Upon locating a dead buck, doe, or predator, the status indicator updates to "Found waiting," and the dog barks repeatedly over the harvest site until you claim the trophy.
Leveling Up Dog Stats
Dogs earn 100 XP each time they successfully track a trail that leads to an animal harvest. Hunters can maximize progression by activating the tracking command on every kill, even when the downed quarry remains visible in an open field.
Accumulating enough XP grants upgrade points that can be allocated directly in the Dogs menu tab:
- Search Radius: Increases the detection bubble when ordering a dog to search for tracks or blood, reducing the requirement to stand directly on top of footprint markers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hunting dogs ride on the ATV?
Dogs cannot ride on the ATV in the current build. When you drive an ATV, your companion runs alongside your vehicle across the terrain.
Do dogs scare away nearby animals?
What should I do if my dog displays "No Track"?
Move your character closer to the initial shot location or inspect the ground for fresh footprints. If you are standing outside the companion's current detection radius, the search command fails to initiate. Upgrading the Search Radius stat reduces this issue.
