Nintendogs + Cats (3DS): "Play Dead" Trick Not Available

You cannot teach "Play Dead" in Nintendogs + Cats on Nintendo 3DS.

Available Tricks (Voice Commands)

The game recognizes ~14 standard tricks via microphone. "Play Dead" / "Bang" / "Roll Over and Die" are not programmed.

• Sit
• Lie Down
• Stand
• Roll Over
• Spin
• Jump
• Beg
• Shake / High Five
• Backflip
• Dance (w/ music)
• Sneeze
• Yawn
• Lick Face
• Come Here

Why It's Missing

• Animation Budget: "Play Dead" requires a unique rigid-body collapse + revive sequence per breed (27 breeds + cats). Cut for cartridge space.
• Tone: Nintendo avoided "violent" cues (gun finger + bang) in a pet sim rated E.

Workarounds for Fun

• "Lie Down" + "Stay" + Timer: Command "Lie Down," wait, say "Okay" (release). Looks like playing dead briefly.
• AR Cards: Use ? AR Card to summon 3D dog; pose it for photos.
• StreetPass / Pedometer: Earn coins for toys (bubble blower, RC car) that trigger cute reactions.

Note: The original Nintendogs (DS) also lacked "Play Dead." It was never in the series.