Trainer Points (Japanese: 飼い主ポイント Kainushi pointo) are a measurement of the player's capability and experience as a dog trainer in Nintendogs. These points are used to measure the player's rank as a trainer, unlock new breeds and interiors, unlock certain items in the local store, and allows them to teach advanced tricks to their dogs. Trainer Points unlock certain items, such as Dog Breeds and new houses in the Interior Decorator.
In Nintendogs + Cats, the Trainer Points have been renamed Owner Points and can be seen in the Journal.
Trainer Point Accumulation[]
| Action | Trainer Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Winning a contest | 100 Trainer Points |
| Placing second in a contest | 70 Trainer Points |
| Placing third in a contest | 50 Trainer Points |
| Losing a contest | 30 Trainer Points |
| Taking a dog for a walk | 75 to 200 Trainer Points earned.
Some results have 0 Trainer Points. |
| Brushing the dog | 1 Trainer Point / minute |
| Successful friendship with another trainer's dog | 10 to 30 Trainer Points |
| Bathing the dog | 10 to 30 Trainer Points |
| Perfect timing on feeding | 10 to 30 Trainer Points |
| Interacting with the pet (petting, toys, etc.) | 1 to 3 Trainer Points |
| Teaching the dog a new trick | 1 to 10 Trainer Points |
Losing Trainer Points[]
| Action |
|---|
| Using records that scare your puppy (especially Surprise Record) |
| Neglecting your puppy for a number of days |
| Forgetting to pick up poop on walks |
| Fighting with the neighbors' dogs on walks |
| Bumping into your dog with the Mario Kart, Peach Kart, Bowser Kart, etc. |
| Overworking your dog |
| Playing with toys that scare the dog (Balloon, dog photo, bubble blower, meteorite, etc.) |
| Making your dog angry (Tricks, Toreador Record, etc) |
Trainer Ranks[]
| Rank Title | Trainer Points |
|---|---|
| Puppy Love | 0 Trainer Points |
| Adoration | 100 Trainer Points |
| Archie Level | 300 Trainer Points |
| Amateur Trainer | 1,000 Trainer Points |
| Semi-Pro Trainer | 2,000 Trainer Points |
| Pro Trainer | 3,000 Trainer Points |
| Junior Handler | 5,000 Trainer Points |
| Top Handler | 7,000 Trainer Points |
| Star Handler | 10,000 Trainer Points |
| Dog Tamer | 15,000 Trainer Points |
| Veteran Tamer | 20,000 Trainer Points |
| Charismatic Tamer | 30,000 Trainer Points |
| The General | 50,000 Trainer Points |
| Dog Master | 70,000 Trainer Points |
| Nintendogs Master | 99,999 Trainer Points |
Trivia[]
- There is an exploit to boost Trainer Points as much as possible without actively attending to the dog. The player must leave their dog idle on the grooming screen as they brush them, especially for an extended amount of time.
- To check your Trainer Points, go to your "Go Out" button on the menu, then "Info", then "Trainer Info".
- If a trainer hasn't unlocked a certain dog breed or house style with Trainer Points, they can visit a trainer they haven't met via Bark Mode.