Advanced
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
Exercise:
Have dog flex their elbows as if doing a push up while standing with their front feet on the platform
What to do:
Lure/cue dog to stand square, with front feet on the platform and back feet on the floor
Mark + treat with dog’s head in neutral position
Lure/cue dog’s head forward + down, while flexing the elbows
Mark + treat
Lure/cue dog’s head up into neutral position
Progression options:
Increase duration
Same exercise with dog stand
Same exercise with back feet on platform and front feet on the floor