Beginner
Platform requirements:
Low, stable platform
At least as wide as the distance between the dog’s back feet
At least as long as the distance between your dog’s front feet and their butt + 1-2 inches when laying down; use a longer platform in the beginning
Exercise:
Have dog execute position change: down -> sit -> down on platform, with control and precision
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to lie down on platform
Lure/cue dog to push themselves up into a sit
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to lower themselves into a down
Mark + treat
Progression options:
Increase number of repetitions
Increase incline/decline