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Fallout: New Vegas Game Add-Ons (DLC) Hints

Get Dog to wait in the Switching Substation.

  • 1 of 6: Notice the terminal that's on the outside of the switch room, to the right of the gates.
  • 2 of 6: Maybe it could be used to lock Dog (or God) inside so he can't get out. (TIP: It can also be used to reset the ventilation system and get rid of some toxic clouds.)
  • 3 of 6: Unfortunately, the game's been rigged so it won't be as simple as telling him to wait inside the room and then using the terminal. You'll have to convince (or trick) him into agreeing to stay.
  • 4 of 6: The easiest way to do that is to play the Dog Command Tape to bring out the God persona, then talk to him about staying and operating the switches. If you can pass an Intelligence 7 check, he'll agree to do so, and the quest will end.
  • 5 of 6: Otherwise, say you don't want Dog to have to deal with this, then agree to go hunting for "food" to keep Dog satisfied. That'll get you the "Find two slabs of Ghost Harvester remains to convince Dog to stay in the ...." and "(Optional) Use the Switching Substation terminal to lock Dog inside and ...." objectives. Doing either one will finish the quest.
  • 6 of 6: TIP: After the quest is done, explore and loot the entire Salida del Sol region -- preferably after going back to the Villa and getting either Dean Domino or Christine to accompany you. There are a lot of toxic clouds and collar-beepin' speakers around.