Walking Your Dog in Stardew Valley + Friendship Bonus

[Astrox9966]

I think it would be a great addition to Stardew Valley if players could take their pets—especially dogs—on walks around the farm and the valley. It could be a simple mechanic where you interact with your dog and choose an option like “Take for a walk.” You could optionally equip a leash or lead for the visual effect (maybe even have different styles sold or unlocked through heart events).

Walking your dog could:

• Slightly increase the pet’s friendship level each day you walk them.
• Trigger unique interactions or random events (like the dog digging up an item, barking at something hidden, or leading you to a forageable).
• Let your pet explore more of the world, making them feel more like part of your day-to-day farm life.

Then, once your dog reaches maximum friendship, they could automatically follow you around always, maybe even curling up by your feet when you stop or barking at birds. It would make the bond between the player and their pet feel more meaningful.

I think it’d be a cozy, low-pressure addition that adds a bit more life and personality to the farm!

 

[josh2wp]

I would love this they could also make them help us fight monsters in the dungeon after reaching maximum hearts no monsters will attack it tho