[AU-089] The Handler’s Toolbox Winter Camp: The Opposite Arm!

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It used to be called the “evil” arm but now we know it is totally helpful! The opposite (outside) arm has a variety of uses in agility that can help your dog know exactly where to go and how tight to turn. Join us to learn how to use your non-dog-side arm to cue a variety of useful skills on course – and how to make each cue look distinct so the dog has no questions!

We will cover how to train and use the opposite arm to help cue collection, backsides, lead changes, threadle wraps, turns on the flat, side changes, layering and more! You’ll find it simple and fun – and a great addition to your handling toolbox! You’ll also learn when/where to use it on course, so you can use it to help create great runs!

This class fits perfectly into any handling system and is tailored to the needs of each individual dog and handler team. Each skill will be taught on one jump then built up to mini sequences using 2-3 jumps and a tunnel. Everything can be adjusted for a small space.

Working participants can post videos of their training for personalized feedback! Auditors are welcome to train along with the working participants and ask questions for individual feedback!

Additional Course Details

• Faculty:
  • Tracy Sklenar
• Dates:
  • Course starts on Monday February 23rd, 2026.
  • Registration closes on March 9, 2026.
  • Course material access never expires.
• Level:
  • Open to All
• Course Structure:
  • 4 Games Packages (weeks 1, 2, 4, 5 with week 3 as an ‘off’ week) posted with video explanations, video demos, discussions, and downloadable PDFs, plus personalized feedback in the Forum for working participants. This class features lifetime access!
• Equipment needed (working participants only):
  • 2-3 jumps and a tunnel (any length). Jumps can be replaced with wings/barrels/cones/hoops
• Space required (working participants only):
  • The games can be adjusted to fit any spaces!

Course Information

Estimated Time: 4 weeks

Difficulty: Open to All

Categories: Foundation, Handling, Motivation, Problem Solving

Course Instructor

Tracy Sklenar Instructor

• Enrollment in this course closed on March 9, 2026.