Play Dead

Objective:

Teach your dog to fall over and play dead.

Method:

Start with your dog laying down. Use a treat to guide them onto their side, saying “Bang” or “Play Dead.”
As you guide them, gently encourage them to roll onto their side by moving the treat from their nose toward their shoulder.
Once they are on their side, mark the behavior by clicking or saying “Yes!” and reward them when they stay in that position.
Gradually introduce the command while they are standing or sitting down, reinforcing it by repeating “Bang” or “Play Dead” and rewarding them for staying in that position.
Practice this in short sessions, gradually increasing the time they hold the position before rewarding.

Tips & Troubleshooting:

If they don’t lie down, ensure they are in a comfortable position first before introducing the command.
My suggestion would be to start with them while they’re already laying down.

Questions?

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