Train dogs in Dog Whisperer DS – Cartman not included

Ubisoft, the game company which brought us the Petz and Imagine game titles that litter the DS aisles, has something new planned – a pet game based on Dog Whisperer. Before the end of Fall 2008, DS owners will be able to get inside their dog’s head with the a DS game that uses Cesar Millan’s methods.

Parents looking for a traditional pet sim for their child probably won’t want to pick up the Dog Whisperer game. The gameplay sounds more in line with one of the Imagine titles, as the player actually acts as a dog behavior expert, like Cesar Millan, and learns how to handle problem dogs. Ubisoft’s information on the title states that there will be 40 dog problems to deal with, and that Cesar Millan will be acting as a mentor to players, guiding them through it.

The first thing I thought of when I saw this is that “Tsst” episode of South Park. You know, that’s the one where Cartman gets so unruly that Nanny 911 and Super Nanny can’t save him, and the only alternative is to call in Cesar Millan to reign him in. If Ubisoft’s Dog Whisperer game has Cartman as an unlockable, trainable character, then I’m in. Since that announcement wasn’t made (and the game has an “Everyone” rating), you’ll only be able to train dogs.

Editor’s Note: This is fake box art created for Gamertell. The real box art does not have South Park‘s Cartman, Cartman Edition or an M-rating on it.

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