As Jessie was my first ever Lagotto I decided to document her training from start to finish. I was curious to see how she would compare to the pointers that we have hunted with these last 18 years and to discover for myself if the breed’ deserves its reputation as the ultimate truffle dog.
Besides growing wild in forests, many species of truffles can now be cultivated on a commercial scale. In the 1970s new inoculation techniques were developed in France which lead to truffle cultivations springing up all around the world from the USA to Argentina and from the UK to Australia. These truffle orchards are usually set …
The tuber magnatum or precious white truffle season starts proper at the beginning of October. However in the weeks before, premature specimens will pop up here and there, an announcement of things to come. These are the fioroni truffles and while they often look just like their mature counterparts, they are a world apart. When …
Real Truffle Adventures Real Truffle Adventures are an immersive exploration of Europe’s truffle forests, unlocking the mysteries of truffle hunting. This is not a staged truffle tour but an authentic journey guided by experts and skilled truffle-hunting dogs. Guests will join us to uncover the secrets of tuber aestivum, the black summer truffle, amidst stunning …
One of the many very strange things about truffles is what happens when you put them in your fridge. Their dominant smell will take over. Everything in there will become infused with truffle – your milk, your cheese, your cheesecake, even your eggs. Anything with a high fat content is particularly at risk of taking …
In truffle dog training you will come across the whole spectrum – different breeds from different countries and all manner of learning and hunting styles. Where the similarities seem to lie are in the problems that we have when we are training. Many of you will be able to relate to the setbacks, witnessing dogs …
Training a good truffle dog is an on-going process, it does not just stop when the dog is able to locate truffles, you should always be looking for ways to sharpen your dog’s performance. One of the best ways to take your dog’s detection skills to the next level is to use the off-season to …
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In this video, we tackle the matter of Jessie, the lagotto who won’t let go of the truffles she finds. By analysing such problems through the lens of three crucial components of truffle dog training (basic obedience, situational training, truffle-specific training) we can identify the root of the issue and effectively solve it !
