Running Dog is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos for Big Smoke. The objective: vagos gang member. This GTA San Andreas Running Dog walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos.
- Given by: Big Smoke.
- Objective: Vagos gang member.
- Reward: Respect.
- Unlocks: Wrong Side of the Tracks.
- Unlocked by: OG Loc.
GTA San Andreas Running Dog walkthrough
- Get into Big Smoke’s car.
- Drive Big Smoke to the meet. If you need a weapon, go to Emmet’s house.
- Chase down the gang member.
How GTA San Andreas Running Dog fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Big Smoke dies, Glendale destroyed or The Vago escapes.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Running Dog?
Pick it up in Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos for Big Smoke.
What do you get for completing GTA San Andreas Running Dog?
Respect.
What fails GTA San Andreas Running Dog?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Big Smoke dies, Glendale destroyed or The Vago escapes.
What does GTA San Andreas Running Dog unlock?
Which version of GTA San Andreas is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.
