X is for X (marks the spot)

Oooh, X is such a hard word to A to Z... but guess what, people? We have a solution... an agility solution! And that is X marks the spot. All dogs enjoy having somewhere to want to get to at the end of runs. Do you understand? After a run, the dog runs to a certain place where he collects his tug or treat from you. Because in competition, you are not allowed to carry rewards in the ring, because if you get caught doing so, you are automatically eliminated! It is extra motivation, and at competitions, the dog's natural drive and ability to agility is tested. But your dog still needs to get his reward at the end, so thank the judge, and run to where your lead and toy is. They usually have a basket to keep these in, outside of the ring. And if you're using treats, run here and present your treat to your hard working canine, readily expecting it. You can create some great motivation using a reward spot. And at training sessions, devise the same. Run to a place which would not be classed as in the ring, and reward. Call this place X. X marks the spot to give those rewards! You should both race there at the end to present a reward as soon as possible.

X marks the spot for rewards!

You can now use X to make both of your agility lives easier, and race to to create extra motivation to run with more speed throughout the course. Your dog wants to reach X as quick as possible, to claim his reward, which he thoroughly deserves.