Class #5, but who is counting?

Hi All,
Tuesday night was Baron's 5th dog obedience class (he could only attend 4), and he got mixed reviews.  He is definitely improving, but is not gaining in popularity amongst the dog handlers.  One handler told me (at least twice) that Baron was not facing directly forward.  Really lady, get a ruler.  A doberman pinscher nudged him during the infamous "figure eights", and Baron didn't budge.  I was rather proud of him.  I really hope there will not be an exam during the final class.  I always get test anxiety.
Baron's trainer is hinting that the problem is not all Baron's; I wonder what she means by that?
All for now,
Botswain