Advanced
Platform requirements:
Low, stable platform
The “short” side of the platform need to be at least as wide as the dog’s back feet
The “long” side of the platform need to be at least as long as the dog’s body length
No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height
Use a lower height platform in the beginning
Exercise:
Have dog back up on the platform
What to do:
Lure/cue the dog to stand on one end of the platform
Mark + treat
Lure/cue the dog to back up on the platform
Mark + treat
Repeat and vary the distance of back up
Progression options:
Increase the distance of back up
Increase incline/decline