In Kona 2, one of the more charming yet essential tasks involves finding and assembling a team of sled dogs to unlock fast travel and progress through certain parts of the map. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to locate all six sled dogs and ensure you don’t miss out on related achievements.

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Why Find the Sled Dogs?

• Unlock Fast Travel: Assembling the sled dog team enables a fast travel point, making navigation across the snowy landscape significantly easier.
• Achievement: Finding and petting all six sled dogs unlocks the “Pet Detective” achievement.
• Story Progression: Completing this task is necessary to access new areas and progress the main story.

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Step 1: Start the Quest

After reaching the Old House on the island, you’ll meet an NPC who asks you to find six sled dogs. She’ll give you some treats to lure them back.

• Tip: Activate the quest to mark the general locations of the sled dogs on your map.

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Step 2: Locate the Sled Dogs

The sled dogs are scattered around the area in pairs:

Dog Locations

1. Near the House:
   • The first two dogs can be found close to the old house where you started the quest.
   • Approach them and use the treats to lead them back.
2. Path to the Platform:
   • The next two dogs are slightly farther away, following the path leading to the platform with the elevator.
   • Use the treats again to bring them back.
3. Forest Area:
   • The final two dogs are located deeper into the forest, further from the house.
   • These dogs may not appear immediately—explore and keep an eye on your map for their icons.

Tip: Avoid sprinting too much as you might miss their icons appearing on the map.

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Step 3: Return to the Old House

• Once you’ve gathered all six dogs, return to the old house.
• Pet each dog when they’re ready to pull the sled. This unlocks the “Pet Detective” achievement.

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Step 4: Repair the Sled

• While you’re finding the dogs, the NPC will be repairing the sled.
• After assembling the team, speak to the NPC to complete the repair process.
• Once repaired, the sled becomes a fast travel point.

Achievement Unlocked: The “Musher” achievement for getting the sled operational.

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Tips and Tricks

• Avoid Traps: The forested areas contain bear traps—watch your step.
• Map Utilization: Use the map to locate dog icons as they appear.
• Saving: Save frequently at fireplaces to prevent progress loss.

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Conclusion

Finding all six sled dogs not only aids your progress but also unlocks useful fast travel options and achievements. Take your time to explore and follow the tips above to complete this task smoothly.

Good luck, and happy sledding!