What a dog does
When you hunt a duck, your dog retrieves it so you can sell it for coins. A faster dog shortens the gap between a successful shot and the coin payout — which means more hunts per session.
How to choose a dog
- Read the live retrieval speed on the dog's card.
- Confirm the unlock cost fits within the coins you can spare after a reserve.
- Test the new dog on your current route before committing to a long grind.
- Record one change at a time so you can attribute the speed-up to the right cause.
Why the reserve matters
Buying a dog can drain coins you may need for a weapon upgrade. Protecting a reserve keeps you out of dead ends where you can no longer afford the next visible upgrade.