Chasing a Loyal Companion: The “Every Dog Has Her Day” Side Quest and Its Dozen Toys in Control Resonant

Players of Remedy Entertainment’s light-bending action-adventure Control Resonant have uncovered one of the game’s most charming little secrets: a mysterious dog that prowls the rooftops of nearly every zone, patiently waiting for a toy. According to a community guide circulating online, the canine companion is central to a side story titled “Every Dog Has Her Day,” in which players take it upon themselves to track down a matching toy — a teal dinosaur with purple spots — in order to complete the quest. The guide notes that because the dog appears in multiple areas, players must collect a series of toys scattered across the map before the side story can be finished.

At first glance, the task seems simple: interact with the dog, and she prompts you to find her a toy. But the real work lies in the logistics of retrieval. Each toy sits on a rooftop or high vantage point, and reaching them often requires the full breadth of Control Resonant’s light-bending toolkit. The guide points out that every toy is identical in appearance, which means the challenge is less about identification and more about navigation, traversal, and timing.

Using the Chowrap Billboards as Your Compass

The key to locating each toy is a recurring landmark: the Chowrap billboard. According to the guide, these billboards always point toward the nearest toy and can even be spotted from the dog’s vantage point, making them reliable navigational beacons throughout the game. As the guide explains, “When you’re looking for the dog toy, keep an eye out for a Chowrap billboard. This will always direct you toward the toy.” This design choice appears intentional, rewarding players who pay attention to the environment’s visual cues rather than relying on a map.

The game’s world is layered with these small, affectionate details — from the loyal rooftop dog to the whimsical billboards — that invite players to slow down and explore beyond the main narrative.

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That sentiment is echoed across the player base, with many describing the dog and her quest as a highlight of the game’s charm. The side story has become a popular topic of discussion, with players sharing their own traversal solutions and celebrating the completion of each toy’s delivery.

Traversal Mechanics Turn Every Delivery Into a Puzzle

What makes the quest more than a simple fetch is the variety of movement abilities required to reach each toy. In the Downtown zone, players must chain together Rush, Elevate, and an air dodge to leap across to the toy on the opposite rooftop. The West Incursion Zone demands that players first complete a fault in the parking garage to unlock Shift, the ability to walk across sideways and upside-down structures, before they can even reach the dog.

The Evacuation Zone proves the most demanding. Players must complete the Subway fault in the northeast corner to unlock Reach, which lets them propel themselves toward light-bending orbs. Once on the rooftop, the guide warns that Reach cannot be used while holding the toy, forcing players to either swap roofs using Shift or time a jump up the ramp toward the dog’s bed for a brief window to drop the toy in place.

Looking Ahead

The guide, currently marked as a work in progress, promises to update with every additional dog toy location as players continue to map the game’s zones. With six areas already featuring the dog — Downtown, West Incursion Zone, Evacuation Zone, Central, The Park, and Underpass — the quest offers a substantial, replayable challenge for those who enjoy Control Resonant’s traversal-heavy design.

As the game’s development continues, content like the “Every Dog Has Her Day” side story reinforces why players remain engaged: a blend of precise mechanics, environmental storytelling, and the kind of small, heartfelt moments that turn a technical showcase into a memorable experience. For now, the loyal dog and her teal dinosaur remain the game’s most beloved little secret.