You Can Pet (And Scold, You Monster) The Dog In GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto VI had its big debut on Netflix today, and as part of the opening sequence we got confirmation that there will be very good boys, by which I mean dogs, and you can interact them in a few different ways.

When exploring an apartment complex for a package pickup, Jason and Lucia come across a dog in the hallway.

Jason leans over to interact, allowing you to pet the dog, as we've come to expect in video games.

But two other options were also notable: Scold, and Study.

Scolding a dog is probably exactly what it sounds like, though we didn't see it in action.

Maybe there's a dog behavior mechanic and scolding helps steer them right?

The Study option appears borrowed from Red Dead Redemption 2, which allowed you to study wild animals.

That may indicate GTA 6 will allow you to study a variety of creatures, not just dogs.

A https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/arts/grand-theft-auto-vi-trailer-extended-look-rockstar.html">New York Times report further detailed that you can buy treats for dogs at shops and give them out.