I have a question about training. I am not sure if there is a way to encourage Luna to let her foot go when doing lying on her back on my hand but she has been trying but in a second, she panics on her own and flips back upwards. She seems she really wants to let go but is afraid to on her own. We are slowly doing the same with her playing dead and I'm really hoping there is a way to help her in our training together.
Typically this is just something that comes with time and comfort, it can take a while for them to get used to being on their backs so it can just be a matter of plenty of repetitions and positive reinforcement.  Other factors may be where they’re being held, if they’re over close to a table they’ll be more comfortable than hanging 5 feet off the floor which may help them feel more confident in letting go, another thing you can do is gently hold the sides of her body by slightly closing the hand she lays in, that would support her more and may help her feel safe enough to let go.  Otherwise it’s best to give it time, once they’re totally relaxed you can try gently touching the toes and softly sliding them off but if they resist just leave them be and gradually work at their comfort level.  If there comes a time where she accidentally lets go or loosens her grip give her plenty of rewards so she may repeat the behaviour. If the behaviour is really persistent you could train her to let go on cue, teach her to shake and have a cue for her to let go of your finger and apply that to this laying trick.
