“What the Books Don’t Tell You,” seminars have been gaining in popularity. The seminar is a thought-provoking combination of classroom and field work with handlers and dogs. Meant to compliment any training program, we discuss core and basic principles that underlie any solid training approach.  Topics include understanding a dog’s mental state, natural vs unnatural pressure, how to make sure your dog understands pressure, how to maximize training time, and how to mold a balanced, happy, yet obedient retriever.