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 !
Comparisons and Disappointment Previous truffle training videos on our channel set out the steps you can follow to teach your dog how to sniff out truffles. To make these steps as clear as possible,, I used a dog, Allan, who had already been taught what to do. As these episodes were simply meant to be …
Truffle Dogs: Solving Problems by Identifying the Training Areas Read More »
There are several videos on this channel on the topic of truffle dog training. In these, a pre-trained dog demonstrates the steps to teach your dog how to sniff out truffles. However in this short episode, Jess the lagotto has no prior training. Rather than simply going through the various stages, this video looks at …
This post aims to show potential truffle hunters that it is relatively easy to train your own dog. It won’t be expensive nor will you need a level of expertise. Anyone can do it provided that they have patience
Often when I tell people that we hunt for truffles, their first question is about how we train the pigs. It seems that the use of pigs in truffle hunting is very firmly ensconced in the collective consciousness. In reality though, the vast majority of tartufai nowadays prefer to hunt with dogs.
The day started at first light. Truffles have been thin on the ground until now but today there were signs that the season is picking up. In the photo above you get a close-up of a truffle which has just been exposed. This one was found at around 11am today (4th November 2019) by Giovanni and Zeppo.
The quick answer to the question is that there are many breeds which make excellent truffle dogs. If this is not especially helpful that’s because we are asking the wrong question. Rephrasing the question to “What is the best breed of truffle dog for me?” makes it easier to start with some suggestions.
