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 sitting

Exercise:

  • Have dog maintain balance in a square sit as they weight shift

What to do:

  1. Lure/cue dog to sit square on the platform

  2. Mark + treat with dog’s head in neutral position

  3. Lure/cue dog to look up/down (without moving their feet)

  4. Mark + treat

  5. Lure/cue dog to look left/right (without moving their feet)

  6. Mark + treat

Progression options:

  • Increase duration

  • Lure/cue dog’s head to move continuously (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 360 degrees) before reward