Transition forward

Platform requirements:

Low, stable platform
At least as wide as the distance between the dog’s front feet
No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height
Use a lower height platform in the beginning

Exercise:

Have step ON and OFF the platform while moving forward

What to do:

Lure/cue dog to step ON the platform with their front feet
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to step OFF the platform wit
h their front feet, and step ON the platform with their back feet
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to step OFF the platform with their back feet