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 sitting
Exercise:
Have dog maintain balance in a square sit as they weight shift
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to sit square on the platform
Mark + treat with dog’s head in neutral position
Lure/cue dog to look up/down (without moving their feet)
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to look left/right (without moving their feet)
Mark + treat
Progression options:
Increase duration
Lure/cue dog’s head to move continuously (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 360 degrees) before reward