16 Apr Training The Dog To Roll Over And Die

Before you accept to adopt a dog, you should know that dogs need physical and mental exercise to be physically and mentally healthy. Do you have enough time and patience for this task? Because dogs can’t train themselves. Sometimes, if left alone, they may entertain themselves inappropriately, such as chewing things, digging holes here and there in the house, or barking at an imaginary friend. Dog rolling is a fun training session for dogs, which will be very fun for both the dog and the dog owner. Training the dog to roll over doesn’t need a professional trainer, and the dog owner can follow the principles of training and teach your dog how to roll in the best possible way in a safe place in your life. To learn this skill, stay tuned until the end of this article.

Training the dog to roll over

Using the right equipment to train your dog to roll over is better. Preparing different treats, using the dog’s favourite food, and using a suitable collar and clicker are ways to encourage and train the dog to roll over. Before starting training your dog to roll over, teach him basic training such as sitting and lying down, going and coming, etc., so that you don’t face a challenge for rolling over. Physical health and lack of movement restrictions are also part of the training process and will be very effective.

Steps to Roll over a Dog

Initial step

Rolling over training is considered as one of the unnecessary and showy commands and should be taught after the commands “sit, walk, stand, sleep, go and come”. The way of training is first to ask the dog to lie down. The first is to ask the dying “roll over” and turn him around while lying down. It may be difficult for the dog to do this task and have difficulty learning it. If you see that learning this task is annoying and boring for the dog and he can’t know it, don’t insist on teaching your dog this action.

Giving treats

The first step in training a dog to roll over is to train the dog to sit and lie down. After the dog lies down, hold the dog treat or his favourite food in front of his nose and move it to the right shoulder so that the dog has to turn his head and roll to the right to get it. Repeat this step for the left side as well. After the dog rolls over, it is better to encourage the dog verbally and in the form of rewards and encouragement or food to give the dog the necessary to repeat it. In the training process, the dog may jump toward the dog and may jump to roll over. In this case, it’s better to divide the training steps into smaller parts or use educational aids.

Using the clicker

When you hold a reward in front of the dog’s nose and then move it to the left or right side of his shoulder, as soon as the dog sees the tip and turns his head before he whips jump, use the clicker. Ro it until it is fixed in the dog’s mind. Repeat this method several times. At this stage, it isn’t necessary to encourage the dog and continue to use treats in training and learning the dog.

End of training

Training exercises should start and end with certain words. The teaching of turning and lying down should be encouraged; So you prevent the dog from getting confused. In the last stages of training, avoid giving treats and food to the dog or reduce it to the minimum so that the dog isn’t conditioned and doesn’t abuse it. If the dog refuses to roll after hearing the command, use bait or a treat. When the dog sees the joy and turns his head, slowly remove the pleasure from his sight. In this way, the dog will be distracted and forget the encouragement.

The main principles of owning

• Having enough patience in dog training; dog training is lengthy and time-consuming. If you try to train the dog with anger and punishment, the result of the activity may be harmful which will be very unpleasant for you and your dog. 
• The initial stages of training are better to take place in a quiet and cosy place; lying down and rolling the dog on the ground may harm his body.
• If your dog was stubborn in front of training and your tricks weren’t responsive, it’s better to consult a professional and skilled trainer and ask him for help so that he can guide you in the best possible way. 
• Training sick, old and mobility-restricted dogs will greatly slow the training process. So it’s better to be very patient.
• Teaching some dog breeds is much easier due to their high talent and ability to learn, and it doesn’t require a lot of energy. 
• Training a dog requires a friendly and intimate relationship between you and your dog, and if this relationship doesn’t exist. For any reason, this training will undoubtedly fail. 
• The dog must trust and accept you as his owner to learn and apply your commands.
• Try to put enough effort into teaching your dog the essentials so that you can enjoy this coexistence for the rest of the time you are with him.
• When your dog is fully rolled over, never give him a dog treat, as this will cause him to choke and jump up his throat. Wait until he gets up; give him a boost, and he will be rewarded.

Why do dogs roll in the grass?

 You’re walking with your dog when he suddenly rolls in the grass. Everyone is surprised to see this behaviour of dogs for the first time. Sometimes the grass is clean, and there is nothing dirty in it. But sometimes, that part may be messy and muddy; worse, it may smell unpleasant. Dogs have a powerful sense of smell, so they enjoy games involving their sense of smell. Using this sense of dogs also makes them mentally empty.

What is the reason for the dog rolling in the grass?

Dogs that live in the wild may roll in the faeces of other animals, such as faeces. With this, they want to hide their smell and catch the scent of the same animal. Dogs learned this issue from wolves. Don’t forget that dogs’ sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than that of humans, depending on their breed. That’s why you may not smell the grass, but your dog has already noticed a particular smell.

Does rolling in the grass make dogs happy?

Sometimes they roll in a spot of grass where they enjoy the smell of that place. They want to smell it because they think it smells good. Another reason why dogs roll over can be playing. For example, when the sun shines on the grass, it gives an excellent feeling to the dogs. They amuse themselves by playing this game.

Training a dog to die

In training dogs to die, your dog will roll on his back and raise his legs. Your dog will stay in the same position until you say so.

• Do this trick when your dog has had a lot of exercises and is ready to rest. Command your dog down and kneel in front of him. Hold a cheer next to his head and move it towards his shoulder. As with the rollover command, your dog will roll over.
• Allow the dog to continue rolling until he reaches the halfway mark. Encourage him and stroke his belly when he is on his back. Reinforce this exercise by saying the word good.
• As the dog progresses, guide him to the desired position only with encouragement and without touching. If your dog likes to roll over and won’t stop on his back, put your hand on his chest and stop him. Then slowly remove your hand, and after a few times, your dog will learn to stop halfway by himself.
• Practice this skill until the dog learns the connection between the bang command and the hand signal. Your dog should stay in the desired position until you tell him to do so.

Tips for training this trick

Your dog may hesitate a little by doing this training. So, it’s better to mix it with rolling over so that he can understand the difference between the two.

Play dead

Rolling over is a prerequisite for learning to die; these two skills are essential to playing dead. Teaching a dog to die is easy. Instead of using the words “roll over”, use the hand motion to shoot and say “bang”, which means to shoot. In the following article, we will explain this game thoroughly.

To wrap up

When you play with your dog, setting aside time to teach commands is essential. There are several basic commands that every dog should know. These things will help you to keep your dog under control and teach the dog discipline. Also, this training is efficient for managing inappropriate dog behaviours. To have a healthy and lively dog, you must pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming, etc. In all these steps, you can count on the specialised team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have carefully and accurately groomed your dogs so they count the moments before the next session.