answer:Not the dog I have now (we’re still working on this one) but my last dog Tank did a really good “play dead.” But at some point he modified the trick (it’s the only way I can explain it.) I’d tell him “play dead” and he’d lie on his side motionless. If I didn’t say anything, about 20 seconds into it, he’d lift just his head slightly. I’d say, “Dead dogs don’t move,” and he’d go limp again until I said ok. (“OK” has always been my general release word.) At some point it became part of the trick, because it was just so cute to see him go limp again. :) Tank would also bring me a shoe when he wanted to go for walkies. But just one. I never could teach him to bring me the other one though. I still miss that dog. :) Radar (my current dog) hasn’t progressed that far in his training yet. He’s got an excellent sit-down-stay, and will “touch” things when asked (once he got the point of looking past a pointing finger), bring me his harness, and do a “paw tap” (more like a high five than a shake). His training has been slower because he’s the first dog I’ve had that was terrified of a clicker. He’s a rescue—I don’t know what happened to him in his former life but he absolutely shuts down when he hears a clicker. It was awful to see. He’s gotten better about it now, but I gave up using it for training. If she understands covering her eyes, perhaps you can teach her to say her prayers. I think that’s an adorable trick.