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So yes, chalk me up, add my mark to the wall, count me in as the latest peep that has decided to try Nintendogs … and is hooked!

I believe the technical name of the disease is the “Animal Crossing” effect. The effect when a game initially looks silly and cute enough (and sometimes graphically non-appealing) that it would keep a 6 year old occupied, but not a grown adult. Yet, when you play the game, you realize within moments, sometimes seconds, that you are hooked and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it. Welcome, Nintendogs.

I bought the Dachshund version, actually was really easy to pick which version … strictly on sentiment. The one dog that I really liked growing up was my grandpa’s Shih Tzu named Tiger, so that’s exactly what I’m starting with … a Shih Tzu named Tiger!

So far, the experience is limited. A couple of walks, one bath, one trick learned (the normal “sit” one), and one very fruitless attempt to toss the Frisbee in the park. Guess I need to work on that one, because I’m down to $400, and eventually, the money is just going to run out!

Anyways, this all does give me an idea … how about a Nintendogs weekly challenge! Any ideas? Would it be taking your custom dog to the best Frisbee score? Is there a fair way to do one?