Bang! You're OutPoint a finger gun, dog dramatically flops and holds until released

At a glance

Category

Trick

Difficulty

●●●○○

Time

3 minutes

Environment

Indoor or Outdoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Steps

1. 1

   Attention

   Get the dog's attention with eye contact

2. 2

   Play Dead

   Point the finger gun and say bang. Dog flops dramatically

3. 3

   Stay

   Dog holds the dead position until you give the release word

Tips

• The drama builds over time. Reward fast flops from standing
• Hold the stay for 5 seconds before releasing at first, then build

Equipment

• Treats