Play Dead And Roll Over

Front 1

How should you begin the lure to the play dead position?

Back 1

You should lure the pups nose toward her side so she is looking partway towards her tail. Then treat, and let her return to a natural posture.

Front 2

Where should you teach play dead?

Back 2

You should teach play dead on a soft surface.

Front 3

How should you lure play dead the second time after rewarding the first position?

Back 3

After rewarding the first position lured too do the same time but lure her head a little closer to looking at her hind end.

Front 4

What is the third lure for play dead?

Back 4

When trying to lure even further for the play dead position, lure turning her head further towards her tail then up and backwards over her hip.

Front 5

How do you know if teaching play dead is going well?

Back 5

You know if teaching play dead is going well if the dogs top foreleg is rising.

Front 6

When should you treat in the final steps of play dead?

Back 6

You should treat in the final steps of play dead as soon as the dogs leg starts to rise and then as soon as her momentum tips her onto her back.

Front 7

What is the key to teaching play dead or roll over?

Back 7

The key to teaching play dead or roll over is to reward her for every incremental movement closer to the target trick she makes.

Front 8

What is the most common mistake of a novice?

Back 8

The most common mistake of a novice is to try to get the finished product before giving a treat.

Front 9

When should you treat her for play dead or roll over?

Back 9

You should treat her for every incremental movement closer to the goal.

Front 10

When should you treat her for play dead or roll over?

Back 10

You should treat her for every incremental movement closer to the goal.

Front 11

How do you teach roll over?

Back 11

You can teach roll over the same way as play dead but move her nose all the way around in a semi circle until she rolls over.

Front 12

When should you treat for roll over?

Back 12

You should treat for roll over as soon as she flops over into the finished position.

Front 13

Where should you teach play dead or roll over?

Back 13

You should teach play dead or roll over where the dog is perfectly comfortable, and is willing to expose her belly.