In Far Cry 5, you heal your dog by petting him

All dogs go to heaven, except for Boomer. Far Cry 5‘s faithful canine companion is just like the real thing — he plays fetch (with guns) and protects his humans (from cultists) — but with one important difference: he never have to die. If your furry friend every gets injured in battle in Far Cry 5, you can pat his tum to get him right back on his feet. So in a way, Boomer is like a new and improved sequel to dogs … dog 2.

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