The Mashi Man and Heeling

I just had to make a little post about Mashi Man and his super heeling. We were out in the backyard/garden today and all he wanted to do was heel. He even did a drop with half a hand signal and no verbal command. All he wanted to do was strut at my side, looking up with glee.
I have trained a lot of dogs to heel but nothing feels like the feeling I get when I have a shiba heeling at my side. Especially a 10 month old, and especially when he is so happy to be doing it. I am so greatful to have Mashi in my life. He is such a joy to train.
What his heeling means for the show ring Saturday, I have no idea. I guess I will run him through his conformation paces Friday to put him in show dog mode.