As long as the correct training method is adopted, it is easy for dogs to learn to "pretend to death". Presuming dead is a method of self-protection that animals often use to paralyze the enemy, but dogs seem to have forgotten this method...
As long as the correct training method is adopted, it is easy for dogs to learn to "pretend to death".
Presuming dead is a method of self-protection that animals often use to paralyze the enemy, but dogs seem to have forgotten this method of self-protection, so as a responsible pet owner, they have the obligation to awaken it to escape in danger - pretend to die!
Actually, pretending to be dead is a very cute and humorous performance. When a dog hears the gunshot, he will fall to the ground and pretend to be dead. Even when we kick it gently, it won't get up, just like it's really dead, until the owner says, "Okay, baby, the bad guy is gone, don't pretend, get up quickly." It will jump up suddenly, as if nothing happened.
1. Steps to let your dog learn to "pretend to death"
1. First of all, the dog should lie on the ground and remain motionless (lying on his back will be easier to maintain his posture than lying on prone). At the same time, the dog can understand the command "lying down". The dog owner should let it lie down first, pointing in the direction it is about to lean over, and approach the dog, gently pushing its shoulders to let it lie down.
2. Then the dog owner gestured with his hands to look like a pistol and gave the command "bang" (yes, bang!). When the dog is lying down, pat it and scratch its belly. If it wants to turn over, gently turn it back and pat it on the shoulder.
3. After a period of practice, the dog can now react well. You can point your finger at the dog, and after a "bang", it will fall down, lying on the ground and pretending to be dead, weak and motionless, until you praise it.
4. Let the dog lie down and remain motionless. This is the key to the success or failure of a dog's performance. If a dog is "resurrected" without receiving the owner's order, it will make people laugh. When the dog lies down, the dog will try to get up soon. At this time, you should say "no" to it and press it back, and give food encouragement after it lies down quietly.
Remember, don't issue a password "lying down" again, nor do you call it your name. Let the dog understand that this is the continuation of the password just now. The password has not been lifted. You must wait until the owner calls it his name before you can get it up. This delayed training also requires a long time to be slowly and cannot be achieved overnight, and it is eager to achieve success. This seems simple but actually complicated process. Delaying training requires the patience of the dog and the owner.
5. If you want to be a star dog, your acting skills must reach the level of perfection. You must accept the test of the outside world. If you use your feet to gently twitch the dog, it will still not "wake up". If you have any attempt, you will still say "no" to it, and still let it keep a lying down and give encouragement.
2. Precautions for letting dogs learn to "pretend to death"
1. The best time to play this game is after the dog has done some intense exercises and before preparing to take a break.
2. You can slowly extend the time you pretend to be dead, but don’t play this game when it is in a bad mood or is too excited.
