Stand -> Tuck sit

Platform requirements:

• Low, stable platform

• The “short” side of the platform need to be at least as wide as the distance between the dog’s back feet

• At least as long as the distance between the dog’s front feet and their butt when sitting + 1-2 inches

• No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height

• Use a lower height platform in the beginning

Exercise:

• Have dog stand with front feet on the platform, and “tuck” their back feet up into a sit on the platform

What to do:

1. Lure/cue dog to stand square with front feet on the platform, back feet on the floor. We can ask the dog place the front feet so they would have enough room to sit, but it is not necessary.

2. Mark + treat with head in neutral position

3. Lure dog up and forward or cue dog to “tuck” their back feet up onto the platform into a sit

4. Mark + treat

Progression options:

• Increase the number of repetitions

• Combine with Sit -> Kick back stand