How to Teach "Play Dead" in Nintendogs – It Doesn't Exist; Full Trick List

There is no "Play Dead" trick in Nintendogs (DS / 3DS). The trick list is fixed and does not include it.

All Teachable Tricks (DS / DS Lite / DSi / 3DS + Cats)

Trick Name	Gesture (Stylus on Touch Screen)	Notes
Sit	Hold 🅰️ + Drag Down	First trick taught
Lie Down	Hold 🅰️ + Drag Down-Right (diagonal)
Roll Over	Hold 🅰️ + Draw Clockwise Circle
Spin	Hold 🅰️ + Draw Counter-Clockwise Circle
Shake	Hold 🅰️ + Tap Screen Rapidly	Paw shake
Jump	Hold 🅰️ + Drag Up
Beg	Hold 🅰️ + Drag Up-Right (diagonal)	Sit up on haunches
Backflip	Hold 🅰️ + Drag Up-Left (diagonal)	Backward somersault
Come Here	Call Name (Mic) / Whistle	Voice command
Fetch	Throw Ball/Frisbee + Call Name	Requires toy

Nintendogs + Cats (3DS): Adds High Five (Hold 🅰️ + Tap with 2 fingers), Dance (Hold 🅰️ + Wiggle), and cat-specific tricks (Pounce, Stretch).
Original 3 Versions (Lab, Chihuahua, Dalmatian): Identical trick sets.

Train when dog is calm (not hungry, not hyper).
Use consistent gesture speed/angle.
Reward with treats (jerky/biscuit) immediately after success.
Practice daily → "Perfect" rating → dog performs on voice command alone.
Competition: Obedience Trial scores based on speed/accuracy of 3 requested tricks.

Design choice. "Lie Down" + "Stay" (implied) covers it. The trick set fits the 3×3 gesture grid (9 directions + tap + circle). No slot left.

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