Advanced
Platform requirements:
Low, stable platform
The “long” side of the platform needs to be at least as long 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 step ON and OFF the platform while moving backward
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to step ON the platform with their back feet
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to move back, step OFF the platform with their back feet, and step ON the platform with their front feet
Mark + treat
Progression options:
Increase number of steps
Combined with back up on platform