1.If your I-DOGAMP'Dpet is whining and you want to quiet it down, you can tap its Tail Switch in Hangout Mode, and it will give you 5 minutes of peace and quiet. But
beware! I-DOG AMP'Dwill get angry when you do this! To release I-DOG AMP'Dfrom its 5-minute "time-out," press the Nose Button. 
2.If you will not be playing with I-DOG AMP'Dfor a while, remember to press and hold down the Nose Buttonfor at least 2 seconds to turn it OFF.This will help conserve battery life.
3.I-DOGAMP'Dmay react to other sounds or noises that it hears, other than music.
