There are many kinds of training for pet dogs, such as teaching them to “sit and stand,” as well as leash training. These trainings make it easier for owners to manage their dogs and are beneficial without any harm to the dogs themselves. But have you heard of training a dog to “play dead”? If relatives or friends come to your home, this is definitely a great chance to make everyone laugh heartily, and the training methods are very simple. So, how to train a dog to play dead? Below we will tell you the methods to train a dog to play dead.

　　To teach a dog to play dead, the owner first needs to have some treats in one hand, then say “bang” with the mouth, and then forcibly turn the dog onto the ground with the other hand. During the first few training sessions, as soon as the dog lies down, the owner can give it the treat as a reward and praise it for performing very well. After this kind of hands-on mechanical training, gradually transition to using the verbal command to train the pet dog. Make the dog lie down and play dead every time it hears the sound “bang.”

　　Of course, teaching a pet dog to play dead is not a task that can be completed in one or two days; the owner's training requires time. Training a pet dog to play dead needs to be persistent every day, with 3-5 training sessions daily. Each training session should ideally last about 10 minutes to maintain the dog’s interest and avoid getting bored too quickly.

　　It should be noted that when training a dog to play dead, the owner can also make a shooting hand gesture and then issue the “bang” command. This helps the dog have a clear understanding of the command and the gesture. After some time of training, the pet dog will gradually form a conditioned reflex, and later whenever it hears the command or sees the owner’s hand gesture, it will perform the “play dead” act.

　　Therefore, training a dog to play dead is not difficult. As long as the method is correct, encouragement and rewards are given at the right times, and time is spent training, they will be able to master this performance skill well. Most importantly, during the training process, your relationship with the dog will deepen and the bond will quickly strengthen. (Source: PetsZone)