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How to Train a Dog to Play Dead

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 by Jay Newman

Play dead builds on a solid down. Lure your dog onto their side, build a few seconds of stillness, then add the classic finger gun and “bang” cue.

Categories Obedience Commands Tags bang trick, dog tricks, intermediate tricks, Level: Tricks, play dead
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