How to teach your dog to "Play Dead"
written by Chow Chow Dog Lover

This dog trick is an old one but a fun one. It is extremely simple to teach as well. Most pet owners can teach this simple trick within one day if done repetitively and with positive reinforcement. In a nutshell, all you have to do is run through the following motions using a a treat and a small amount of force to get the dog down in the “dead” position.

Using a treat and your hand that is to be pointed like a gun, shout the command “BANG”, while pointing like a gun, and you coax the dog down on its side with your other hand. When laying down give the dog a treat and praise him enthusiastically.

Repeat this process at least ten times or until the dog gets used to laying down. Eventually, after many times of doing this over and over the dog will look forward to immediately laying down on its side when hearing “BANG!”

If you would like to teach your dog to play dead from the sitting or standing position then simply get your dog's attention by calling his name. Then go and lean over him as you initiate the “BANG!” command (pointing your finger of course). Once the dog lays over then praise the dog with treats.

Repeat this process again but stay about 2 feet away from the dog. Keep repeating the process further and further away and before you know it your pet will perform the trick at any distance so long as it hears you say “BANG!”

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How to teach your dog to "Play Dead" written by Chow Chow Dog Lover

How to teach your dog to "Play Dead"
written by Chow Chow Dog Lover