Intermediate
Platform requirements:
Low, stable platform
At least as wide as the distance between the dog’s back feet
No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height
Use a lower height platform in the beginning
Exercise:
Have dog back up onto the platform with their back feet
What to do:
Set up the dog 1-2 steps in front of the platform
Lure/cue dog to back up
Mark + treat when any back foot step onto the platform
Progression options:
Increase number of steps before stepping onto target