Teaching My Dog Latin

[chesterthebear]

Hi All,
I know it's a bit of silliness, but I've decided to train my dog to recognise a few Latin commands.
I have a list of the basics...
Sit: sede
Stay: mane
However, I'm struggling with some more complex commands like "roll over" and "play dead".
Most of all, I'm struggling with the most basic of all, "good dog". Somehow, "bonus canis" doesn't sound right.
What is Latin for "good dog"?
What is Latin for "roll over" and "play dead" (not as one command. they're separate.)
And what other dog commands can you suggest?
Thanks
CTB

 

[Bitmap]

However, I'm struggling with some more complex commands like "roll over" and "play dead".

convolvere! or te volve! for rolling
play dead = simula/finge te mortuum (mortuam if it's a bitch)

What is Latin for "good dog"?

bone canis

 

[chesterthebear]

Thanks Bitmap. Much appreciated.
Any suggestions for other commands...
fetch
beg
jump
come
etc
Cheers
CTB

 

[Bitmap]

fetch

apporta!

beg

sorry ... what is a dog supposed to do when you tell him to "beg"?

jump

sali!
or
salta!

come

veni!
(come here) veni huc!

 

[Nikolaos]

Bitmap - this is begging:

 

[Damoetas]

Si canem etiam declamare docebis, plurimum admirabor! Omnes enim canes Romani hoc faciebant....

 

[chesterthebear]

Thanks all.
Your input is much appreciated.
Cheers
CTB

 

[scrabulista]

Maybe you're aware of the Cave canem "Beware (of) the dog" signs at Pompeii?

 

[chesterthebear]

Oh yes. I have a set of drink coasters with that mosaic... a gift from well meaning grand parents many years ago.

 

[Akela]

People teach their dogs to beg? :shock:

I wish I could find a way to stop mine.