Patent ID: 8025032

Claim:
A dog stacking trainer to facilitate teaching a dog to stand in a particular way, the dog stacking trainer comprising: a base; a first elongated slot disposed proximate a first end of the base; a first cross member including a receiving portion that receives a portion of the base; a first connector connecting the first cross member to the base, a portion of the first connector being disposed in the first elongated slot to allow the first cross member to be positioned in multiple locations relative to the base; a first dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the first cross member, the first dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the first cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw; a second dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the first cross member, the second dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the first cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw; a second elongated slot disposed proximate a second end of the base; a second cross member including a receiving portion that receives a portion of the base; a second connector connecting the second cross member to the base, a portion of the second connector being disposed in the second elongated slot to allow the second cross member to be positioned in multiple locations relative to the base; a third dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the second cross member, the third dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the second cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw; a fourth dog paw support pedestal adjustably connected to the second cross member, the fourth dog paw support pedestal including a base and a platform with a generally planar upper surface, the platform being disposed above the second cross member and being sized slightly larger than a dog paw; wherein the first cross member, the second cross member, the first dog paw support pedestal, the second dog paw support pedestal, the third dog paw support pedestal and the fourth dog paw support pedestal are adjustable to teach a dog to stand in a particular way.