Dogmeat is a recruitable companion in Fallout 4 (FO4). Read on for Dogmeat's location, where to find Dogmeat if he is missing, all Dogmeat Armor locations, and Dogmeat's affinity guide!

Dogmeat Location Guide

Go to Red Rocket Truck Stop

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Dogmeat can be found at the Redrocket Truck Stop, which is Southeast of Sanctuary Hills. Upon arriving, he will approach you and grab your attention. From here, you can immediately ask him to accompany you throughout your travels with no additional requirements needed.

What to Do If Dogmeat is Missing?

Check the Dog Houses at Sanctuary Hills

If Dogmeat appears to be missing after dismissing him, you can check the dog houses at Sanctuary Hills. He should be found resting inside one of them.

Sanctuary Hills Location

Sanctuary Hills is located on the Northwest corner of the map. This is the first settlement that you'll visit after leaving Vault 111 at the beginning of the game.

Use Console Commands to Spawn Dogmeat (PC)

For PC players, you can use the Console Command, prid 0001d162, followed by moveto player to spawn Dogmeat near you. Only do this if you've confirmed that he is bugged out and completely disappeared from the game.

Dogmeat Armor Locations

All Dogmeat Armor Locations
Dog Helmet, Dog Armor, and Chain Dog Collar Heavy and Light Armor, and Gunner's Bandana Stars and Stripes Bandana Blue Bandana Red Bandana

Dog Helmet, Dog Armor, and Chain Dog Collar

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The Dog Helmet, Dog Armor, and Chain Dog Collar are all found beside a rocky outcrop with a few dog bowls near it just Southeast of Walden Pond. If you haven't discovered this pond yet, you can start from Concord and head directly south until you reach a huge lake with an isle in the middle.

Walden Pond Location Guide

Heavy Dog Armor, Light Dog Armor, and Gunner's Camo Bandana

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The Heavy Dog Armor, Light Dog Armor, and Gunner's Camo Bandana can be obtained by killing three dogs named Kyle, Alissa, and Kate, on a highway, East of Jamaica Plain. Each dog will be possessing one of each armor, so make sure you kill all of them to get all three.

Stars and Stripes Bandana

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The Stars and Stripes Bandana can be found on a shelf in the clothing store of the Monsignor Plaza. This settlement is located Northwest of the Old North Church, just across the bridge.

Blue Bandana

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The Blue Bandana can be found on a boat with a mutated dolphin, right by the docks south of the USS Constitution.

USS Constitution Location Guide

Red Bandana

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The Red Bandana is found on a dresser inside the first house to your right upon entering Concord.

Dogmeat Affinity Guide

No Likes and Dislikes

Dogmeat has no likes and dislikes. He is the only companion that you cannot raise your Affinity with.

Dogmeat Companion Perk

No Unique Companion Perk

Dogmeat has no unique companion perk available.

All Companion Perks List

Attack Dog Perk is Associated with Dogmeat

Attack Dog is a Charisma perk that you can unlock, which grants Dogmeat the ability to hold an enemy, damage their limbs, and cause them to bleed at higher ranks.

Attack Dog Perk - Is It Worth It?

Fallout 4 Related Guides

List of All Companions

All Companions

All Companions in Fallout 4
Cait	Codsworth
Curie	Deacon
Dogmeat	Hancock
MacCready	Nick Valentine
Paladin Danse	Piper
Preston Garvey	Strong
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