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 wrap the handler’s leg, while stepping on/off platform

What to do:

  1. Handler stand straddling the platform, with one foot on each side of the platform

  2. Set dog up in front of the platform

  3. Lure/cue dog to weave between handler’s legs

  4. Mark + treat

Progression options:

  • Increase the number of leg weaves before reward

  • Increase the number of repetitions