Canine Handling I (sage ability) - Revision history

Bennettj at 17:34, 2 June 2026

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Bennettj: /* Unskilled Companion Dog Owners */

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Unskilled Companion Dog Owners

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Tao alexis: /* War Dogs */

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War Dogs

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Tao alexis at 22:31, 24 April 2024

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Tao alexis: /* War Dogs */

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Tao alexis: /* War Dogs */

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-'''Canine Handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Dog Training (sage study)|dog training]], enabling the character to guide and command [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the execution of specific tasks and behaviours. While the commands and training vary with the role and breed of the dog, the character is consistently able to build trust and rapport with the animal, drawing on its natural instincts and training to function effectively in a variety of practical contexts.
+'''Canine Handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Dog Training (sage study)|dog training]], enabling the character to guide and command [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the execution of specific tasks and behaviours. While the commands and training vary with the role and breed of the dog, the character is consistently able to build trust and rapport with the [[Animal|animal]], drawing on its natural instincts and training to function effectively in a variety of practical contexts.
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 The presence of a dog introduces a layer of bonds within the game party that extend well beyond its formal owner. Dogs possess a natural capacity to connect with those around them through shared time and experience, forming attachments that are unaffected by charisma or social skill. As a constant presence, the dog may grow to offer quiet reassurance and subtle emotional support, creating a sense of stability for the group during difficult periods. Over time, and with the DM's attention to detail, the dog may begin to emerge in moments of play that weren’t anticipated, acting with agency and intention shaped by its relationships with individual party members. These associations matter. The dog is not simply a tool or a piece of equipment, but a thinking creature capable of its own simple judgments and affections. For this reason, all members of the party should consider the dog as a "[[Follower|follower]]" in its own right, treating it with the same awareness and respect afforded to any character operating within the bounds of loyalty and personal will.

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 === Unskilled Companion Dog Owners ===
-Characters without this skill who acquire a companion dog may still form a lasting bond, though the process is slower and more uncertain. A month of consistent care, attention and interaction is required before the dog will begin to view the character as a trusted figure. During this period, any character in the party may attempt to teach the dog simple commands such as sit or heel, but doing so requires a successful wisdom check to reflect the challenge of training without formal knowledge. Only one such attempt may be made per month, and only by a single character, to prevent conflicting signals or confusion in the dog's learning.
+Characters without this skill who acquire a companion dog may still form a lasting bond, though the process is slower and more uncertain. A month of consistent care, attention and interaction is required before the dog will begin to view the character as a trusted figure. During this period, any character in the party may attempt to teach the dog simple commands such as sit or heel, but doing so requires a successful [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]] to reflect the challenge of training without formal knowledge. Only one such attempt may be made per month, and only by a single character, to prevent conflicting signals or confusion in the dog's learning.
 As the dog settles into its new environment and adapts to the group, its [[Morale|morale]] declines by 1 point per month until it reaches 5, representing the strain of new expectations and the uncertainty of unfamiliar leadership. Once this point is reached, morale continues to decrease at a rate of 1 point per year, or in keeping with standard morale rules, reflecting the ongoing emotional wear that can occur without structured handling or reinforcement. Despite this, the dog may still become a loyal and valued member of the party, though its behaviour is less reliable and its responses less consistent without the benefit of skilled guidance.

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 See also,<br>
-[[Animal Training (field)]]<br>
+[[Animal Training (sage field)]]<br>
 [[Dog (wild)]]

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-'''Canine handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[dog training (sage study)|Dog Training]] that allows the character to direct [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the performance of various tasks and behaviours.  The skill set depends upon the type of dog, but in each case the character is able to form a strong bond with the canine and utilise its abilities fully in a range of practical situations.
+'''Canine handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Dog Training (sage study)|dog training]] that allows the character to direct [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the performance of various tasks and behaviours.  The skill set depends upon the type of dog, but in each case the character is able to form a strong bond with the canine and utilise its abilities fully in a range of practical situations.
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 The presence of a dog allows a set of bonds with the game party that extends beyond its owner.  Dogs possess an innate ability to form connections with those in its constant association, with a loyalty and affection that transcends charisma scores.  As the party's faithful companion, the dog becomes a source of comfort and protection for all, potentially offering solace and reassurance in times of adversity.  Regardless of one's initial relationship with the dog, over time its presence is sure, under a DM's careful guidance, to instigate itself at unexpected moments within the campaign.  These associations between dog and others must be considered, as the dog does have it's own capacity to make decisions without its owner.  Essentially other members of the party should therefore treat the dog as a "[[Follower|follower]]" with respect to interactions.

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-'''Canine handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Dog Training (sage study)|Dog Training]] that allows the character to direct [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the performance of various tasks and behaviours.  The skill set depends upon the type of dog, but in each case the character is able to form a strong bond with the canine and utilise its abilities fully in a range of practical situations.
+'''Canine handling I''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[dog training (sage study)|Dog Training]] that allows the character to direct [[Companion Dog|companion dogs]], [[Working Dog|working dogs]] and [[War Dog|war dogs]] in the performance of various tasks and behaviours.  The skill set depends upon the type of dog, but in each case the character is able to form a strong bond with the canine and utilise its abilities fully in a range of practical situations.
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 The presence of a dog allows a set of bonds with the game party that extends beyond its owner.  Dogs possess an innate ability to form connections with those in its constant association, with a loyalty and affection that transcends charisma scores.  As the party's faithful companion, the dog becomes a source of comfort and protection for all, potentially offering solace and reassurance in times of adversity.  Regardless of one's initial relationship with the dog, over time its presence is sure, under a DM's careful guidance, to instigate itself at unexpected moments within the campaign.  These associations between dog and others must be considered, as the dog does have it's own capacity to make decisions without its owner.  Essentially other members of the party should therefore treat the dog as a "[[Follower|follower]]" with respect to interactions.

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 Characters must have canine handling I ability in order to purchase or make use of a war dog, which is a dog bred and already trained to "protect" the character purchasing the animal — though it requires a week of continued association before the war dog will naturally do this.  War dogs also have the "On Guard" ability and can also be trained to perform any action that a companion dog can perform.  Despite their unusual aggressiveness, they will make "friends" with any character that has been taught to feed the war dog; otherwise, they may be standoffish towards other party members, even after they may have been directed to protect those members from time to time.  There is no danger that a war dog may bite or attack a friendly character, however, unless deliberately provoked.
-Species of war dog include mastiffs, rottweilers and bulldogs, who centuries ago were typically larger and more robust than the smaller, compact Bulldogs commonly seen today.  In the game world, bulldogs are also bread for bull-baiting and bear-baiting, which are described in detail below.  War dogs weigh from 120 to 150 lbs., and have been bred to attack as 2 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures, while possessing 2d6+6 hit points.  Mastiffs that have been trained to be war dogs cannot be used to manage work animals nor pull dog carts.
+Species of war dog include mastiffs, rottweilers and bulldogs, who centuries ago were typically larger and more robust than the smaller, compact Bulldogs commonly seen today.  In the game world, bulldogs are also bread for bull-baiting and bear-baiting, which are described in detail below.  War dogs weigh from 120 to 150 lbs., and have been bred to attack as 2 [[Hit Dice|hit dice]] creatures, while possessing 2d6+6 hit points.  Mastiffs that have been trained to be war dogs cannot be used to manage draft animals nor pull dog carts.
 In addition to other skills the war dog may have or be taught, it has also been trained to "attack."  Handling I allows the character to direct the dog to attack a specific enemy combatant within 40 ft., or 8 combat hexes.  This requires the character to point and expend 1 AP.  Once given the attack command, the war dog will engage the designated enemy with ferocity and tenacity, persisting in its assault until called off by the handler (1 AP). Even after the enemy combatant has been incapacitated or killed, the war dog will continue to attack; if permitted by circumstances, the war dog may exhibit a voracious instinct to consume the fallen enemy's remains.  Making use of this attack skill also requires one week's continual association with the dog.

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		+	[[Animal Training (field)]]<br>
		+	[[Dog (wild)]]