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
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 turn in a circle without stepping off the platform
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to sit square on the platform, with their butt as close to the edge as possible
Mark + treat
Push cookie into dog’s chest or cue dog to shift weight to the front, as they kick their back feet off the platform into a stand
Mark + treat
Progression options:
Increase the number of repetitions
Same exercise but have dog sit on the floor and kick their back feet onto the platform
Combine with Stand -> Tuck sit