Ok...but how do I convince him he isn't supposed to be watching me? He has really turned on to heeling and I'm sure he thinks that is what I want. I tried rewarding him when he looks forward but then he watches me even more waiting for a treat...maybe I should reward him by tossing a ball forward? Is it ok if he is trotting beside me on a loose line? He doesn't seem to want to go ahead and pull on the line like I've seen others do in the ring.
No problem showing teeth...thanks to the advice I got here on how to teach him to open his mouth!
He's pretty good with balls too...I worked on that since he was little...lots of touching all over.
Thanks again for the advice...
Melissa & Eri (the working showdog)