How to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead

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If your dog has mastered the "sit!" and "down!" commands, use those as the foundation for playing dead

To complete this How-To you will need:

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Dog treats

Step 1: Start with "sit" and "down"

In the backyard or dog park, give the commands for "sit!" and then "down!" Reward the proper responses with words of praise.

Tip: Always use positive reinforcement and words of praise during any training exercise.

Step 2: Roll them over

As your dog maintains the "down" position, gently roll them onto their left side and give the verbal command "play dead!" Give them an affectionate scratch on the tummy and words of praise.

Step 3: Repeat until "dead"

Repeat until your dog can assume the "play dead!" position without your help. Reward them with a treat and more words of praise.

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[Iwuzhere321]

I read this fast without my glasses on, and I thought it said "How to play with your dead dog." O_o

[fiftieslover]

i watch howcast videos for the comments

[WolfGhost0]

@3SHnVANshow Its not dead its play ded O.o

[addy9098]

my dog wont do it she just wont do it i did what u said to do sit and down then lay her on her left side but when i do it she just wont listen :((((

[sanoj275]

@Iwuzhere321 OMFG! SO FUN! XD XD XD (roflmao)

[Iwuzhere321]

@FvckOffDorks I'm not weird. I just have very bad seeing

[FvckOffDorks]

@Iwuzhere321 you re weird

[Lydia4181998]

..what if my dog's fat and i can't push him over?

[imw5362]

I pulled out a real gun and my dog was fine.Reccomended for all people learning to train your dog faster

[TeamAng3l]

i have the treats do you know were i could get the dog?

[qqwlyd]

@OggySerbia Hehe, I'm kidding, I was referring to my dog actually being dead. :3

But that's good advice, if I ever decide to teach my dog to play dead. Thanks! :D