There are two things you can do to teach your dog to play dead:1. First, teach your dog to come when called. If your dog is already good at this, you can start teaching him to play dead by giving him a toy and calling him to you. Once hes nearby, give the toy away and praise him for coming. Then, have the toy again and call the dog again. Repeat this until the dog understands that coming is the right thing to do. At this point, start playing with the toy yourself so that your dog understands that its not his toy anymore. Then, give it back to him and tell him not to play with it anymore. Repeat this a few times, until your dog is sitting or lying next to you without touching the toy. When this is done, go back to playing with the toy yourself and keep giving it away until your dog obeys your instructions. Next, tell him not to play with the toy anymore but dont give it back yet. Start tap-regging on the toy, signalling that he should play dead by lying down or sitting still on command. Then have a helper take away the toy so that your dog understands that he should wait for you to play with the toy again before grabbing it. Finally, give the toy back and praise him for being good while hiding it in your hand behind your back. This teaches your dog that when playing is over his first job is just lying or sitting quietly instead of grabbing the ball or chasing after it like he would do in real life (assuming his training is successful).
What is the hardest trick to teach your dog?
The hardest trick to teach your dog may depend on the dog and the situation. A well-trained dog can learn commands such as “sit,” “stay,” and “come.”If you have a younger dog that’s untrained, you can teach him to play dead by putting him in a down position and shaking him gently. Once he’s in the play dead position, praise him and give him treats. Then move on to the next step: Have someone come up to the dog while you’re away. When you call the dog, he should run toward you, play dead, and then lie down on his side.If your dog is older or is more advanced, you can teach him how to do a recall by training him to chase a thrown toy or tennis ball. When he chases it, chase it yourself as fast as you can until you both are at the same spot. Praise him when he catches up with you and gives it back to you.