Who let the dogs out?

[Leto85]

I've read when Pets where just a rumor that you could take a walk with your dog.
Not that I've encountered the option just yet, but I am wondering if this is even possible. And if yes, do you need to buy a dogs trap (?), if that is the correct translation.

[callycat]

You can take your dog for a walk, and you don't need to buy a lead or anything to do so.

It gives the option to walk to community places, but I lived a long way from them so my dog was too exhausted most of the time to get there!

[CSquared2]

I'll second that that rumor is true!  In English, it would be called a leash or a lead.  The great thing is that to fulfill a wish to go for a walk, you don't have to go far.  Have the sim and the dog start walking; they'll head for their mailbox first, then along the street in the direction of their destination.  As soon as they hit the street (perhaps even sooner) you can cancel the action and you'll still fulfill the wish.  As callycat says, walking your dog to a location is very time consuming.  It's a cute and realistic interaction, but not very practical.  To walk the dog, just click on them when your sim is selected and the option to walk is there.

[Leto85]

Thanks to you both!
Than I assume letting the dogs out is like walking with your toddler in a (forgive my English) 'chair on wheels' or something like that. That one goes slow also, so I guess it's more added for animation, used for making movies.

[CSquared2]

Yes!  Dog-walking and taking a toddler in a stroller are very similar in terms of their cuteness and their lack of respect for my sims' times!