Advanced
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
No higher than the dog’s hock (i.e., ankle) height
Use a lower height platform in the beginning
Exercise:
Have dog side-step up/down the platform with back feet
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to put their back feet onto the short side of the platform
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to side-step OFF the platform
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog to side-step ONTO the platform
Mark + treat
Repeat steps 3-6 for both left and right sides
Progression options:
Increase number of side-steps
Combine front feet side-stepping with back feet side-stepping