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Canine Truffle Hunting and Training Canine Truffle Hunting and Training visit numerous Victorian truffle farms each year. We also provide 3 levels truffle dog training courses.

Offering highly professional team including Kovu and Zara the professional truffle hunting dogs. Kovu has found truffles at multiple young farms who had not been able to find truffles. He works happily even if there is only a few truffle to be found. He is extremely determined to find some, however he wont alert unless he is certain there is a truffle there. He is extremely accurate in his marking

(within 15cm) and thus we go to truffieres who have there own dogs but would like a second opinion and we always find extra truffle. If you have a trufffle farm and wish for a experienced truffle dog to find your truffles or have a second opinion come through your farm, please contact us via email or phone (see the contact us section). I am also available to help you trained your own dog to find truffles. I work along side you in person to show you how I trained Kovu to be determined and accurate in finding truffles. If you would like to see Kovu in action please visit our website:
www.caninetruffleht.com.au and visit the 'Recent Hunts and Videos' section.

17/03/2025

We are going to Coogee!! I will be doing a presentation at the upcoming annual Australian Truffle Industry Association in Coogee, NSW about getting the most out of our truffle dogs.

Sub topics:
-Genetic and physiological reasons why some dogs are programmed to be excellent truffle dogs. -Cognitive science behind scent work training-Science of the snout
-Scent molecules and how they react with the environment.
-Scent cone/ COB’s: What is it? Why is it important?

Be sure to book at: https://truffleindustry.com.au/

12/03/2025

Looking forward to working with two gorgeous kelpies from South Australia and helping teach them the truffle hunting ropes with their owner. Sending off her customised course booklet and training kit today!!

08/03/2025

Highlights of a Autumn Truffle Hunt at Red Hill Truffles today.
That last truffle was stuck between multiple root systems and was a tricky one to excavate ended up taking a good 10 minutes.

Here is a flash back video of Kovu's first day truffle hunting at , on 10th June 2018, where he found kilograms of truff...
26/02/2025

Here is a flash back video of Kovu's first day truffle hunting at , on 10th June 2018, where he found kilograms of truffle and funnily enough he found the biggest one to date, a whooping 715grams!
As it was also my first day I had the staff check its ripeness as my nose wasn't yet a professional and it took me about 10 minutes to dig it out hence shortening the video to 2 minutes.

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This video is from 10th June 2018 the day of Kovu's first try at truffle hunting. He had been doing scent training with me using truffle dog training oil, I ...

04/01/2025

I will be answering commonly asked questions I get as a professional truffle hunter during this off season. Aiming for one question every few weeks.

1st Question: When to get a dog to train for truffle hunting?

Feel free to ask any other questions you have in the comments and I'll add them to my list of questions to answer.

Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel so you don't miss any new videos at www.youtube.com/
To read the full explanation including when to get a second truffle dog click on the link below:
https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/when-to-get-a-truffle-dog-a-professional-truffle-harvester-and-trainers

Flash back to Kovu’s 10th Doggy Birthday! You are such a loyal loving dog and dedicated to the things you love with 110%...
15/12/2024

Flash back to Kovu’s 10th Doggy Birthday!

You are such a loyal loving dog and dedicated to the things you love with 110% of energy.

You have brightened the day of so many people in hospitals, aged care, universities and businesses during your therapy dog days, then your love of scent work with 1 year of K9 NoseWork.

Next brightening the year for people with truffle farms by showing them their harvest, the fruits of their labour and hosting truffle hunts to share the truffle hunting fun with the general public Red Hill Truffles and Truffle Treasures.

Happy birthday my beautiful boy you have given me 10 amazing years of love and hoping for many more years.

Look what I found at a grocery store and library in Abbotsford,BC, Canada! Some light reading. Fantastic history of tru...
18/11/2024

Look what I found at a grocery store and library in Abbotsford,BC, Canada! Some light reading. Fantastic history of truffles and a fair bit of scientific reasons behind why we love the smell of truffles and the close relationships between the truffle fungus and the host trees. The chips were interesting and surprisingly did have a slight flavour of truffles but nothing beats the real thing.

15/10/2024

Thanks Ringwood East Vetcare
Kovu loves his snacks and the toys!!

The week of my 10th birthday I won my first ever competition and got a hamper from Ringwood East Vetcare. Thanks for loo...
15/10/2024

The week of my 10th birthday I won my first ever competition and got a hamper from Ringwood East Vetcare. Thanks for looking after me for all these years and helping me with my arthritis. I have such a great quality of life with the care you have given me.
-Kovu

01/10/2024

Successful rehoming of a 2 year old trained truffle dog. Who? Why? How?

Importance of matching the truffle dog to the farm and finding the right family who will suit the dogs personality. Giving the new owners a personalized training session explaining how the dog was trained to aid in canine/human communication and foster a easier transition to a new home.

Read the full story at:
https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/successful-rehoming-of-a-truffle-dog-who-why-how

New Truffle Dog in Neerim South!!Introducing Boogie from Scotchhill Farm. See his truffle training journey, where he beg...
31/08/2024

New Truffle Dog in Neerim South!!

Introducing Boogie from Scotchhill Farm. See his truffle training journey, where he began and what he is up to now.

https://caninetruffleht.com.au/past-students/boogie

Boogie was introduced to the idea of independent searching for truffle odour (not within boxes) in January 2024 when began the Canine Truffle Hunting and Training intermediate course. By August 2024 was going to truffieres and finding real truffles hides.

Well done Ron Geritz and Michelle for all the hard work you have put in with Boogie. Seeing him truffle hunt so well is a true testament to your commitment to his training.

24/08/2024
24/08/2024
Thats a wrap for 2024 season. Thanks to all my clients for all the fun hunting this season. Looking forward to seeing yo...
24/08/2024

Thats a wrap for 2024 season. Thanks to all my clients for all the fun hunting this season. Looking forward to seeing you all next year!!!

Last truffle hunt for 2024 season at RedHill South then Red Hill Truffles for last event hunt of the season. A beautiful 20 deg day.

Truffle season is almost finished. Last few hunts still providing lovely truffles in Icy Creek and Tyers. Some of which ...
20/08/2024

Truffle season is almost finished. Last few hunts still providing lovely truffles in Icy Creek and Tyers.
Some of which 30cm deep!!!

Photos with permission

Thanks Kim for such a lovely review after doing the intermediate truffle dog training course. I have also just added Ber...
15/08/2024

Thanks Kim for such a lovely review after doing the intermediate truffle dog training course. I have also just added Bert to the Previous Student Biographies Page.
Follow Bert's adventures on Instragram .truffles.

Truffle dog owners: Go check out the previous students. What they needed help with and what their up to now!!

https://caninetruffleht.com.au/past-students/bert

"I began training Bert in truffle scent work when he was a very young puppy. I was just following my nose, until we recently did a weekend intensive with Simone. Her impressive knowledge, and ability to communicate and to teach was inspirational. Simone taught us step by step through theory and practice. Watching her handle Bert and her own truffle dogs and then practising ourselves under her guidance gave us new skills and confidence to head into the truffle season. Since then, Simone is providing valuable support and feedback as we work with Bert in the truffiere. Her skill in truffle dog training and her knowledge of the truffle industry has really helped ignite my own interest. Thanks Simone, you're a legend!"

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Topics for the ATIA conference presentation.
Topics for the ATIA conference presentation.

We are going to Coogee!! I will be doing a presentation at the upcoming annual Australian Truffle Industry Association in Coogee, NSW about getting the most out of our truffle dogs. Sub topics: -Genetic and physiological reasons why some dogs are programmed to be excellent truffle dogs. -Cognitive science behind scent work training-Science of the snout -Scent molecules and how they react with the environment. -Scent cone/ COB’s: What is it? Why is it important? Be sure to book at: https://truffleindustry.com.au/ #truffledogs #truffledog #truffledogtraining #atia

New truffle dog student
New truffle dog student

Looking forward to working with two gorgeous kelpies from South Australia and helping teach them the truffle hunting ropes with their owner. Sending off her customised course booklet and training kit today!! #truffledogtraining #truffledog #truffledogs

Highlights of a Autumn Truffle Hunt at Red Hill Truffles today. That last truffle was stuck between multiple root systems and was a tricky one to excavate ended up taking a good 10 minutes.

Q and A Session 2: How to find the best truffle dog? Could your dog be a truffle dog? Do they have the right personality? What is the best breed of truffle dog? Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel so you don't miss any new videos at www.youtube.com/@caninetruffleht Make sure to read the blog for a more detail explanation: https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/what-breed-of-dog-to-get-what-is-the-best-truffle-dog

I will be answering commonly asked questions I get as a professional truffle hunter during this off season. Aiming for one question every few weeks. 1st Question: When to get a dog to train for truffle hunting? Feel free to ask any other questions you have in the comments and I'll add them to my list of questions to answer. Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel so you don't miss any new videos at www.youtube.com/@caninetruffleht To read the full explanation including when to get a second truffle dog click on the link below: https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/when-to-get-a-truffle-dog-a-professional-truffle-harvester-and-trainers

Successful rehoming of a 2 year old trained truffle dog. Who? Why? How? Importance of matching the truffle dog to the farm and finding the right family who will suit the dogs personality. Giving the new owners a personalized training session explaining how the dog was trained to aid in canine/human communication and foster a easier transition to a new home. Read the full story at: https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/successful-rehoming-of-a-truffle-dog-who-why-how

Zara’s last truffle hunting day for 2024 season.
Zara’s last truffle hunting day for 2024 season.

Kovu’s last truffle hunting day for 2024 season.
Kovu’s last truffle hunting day for 2024 season.

So I wanted to try something new. Is it possible to do a night truffle hunt? Absolutely can!!

Truffle dog Training. Weed mat, grass and wind no match for the canine nose. Excellent example of COB’s (change in behaviours) that all truffle dog trainers are looking for!!

Truffle Dog Training and the importance of COB’s (Change in Behaviours)
Truffle Dog Training and the importance of COB’s (Change in Behaviours)

Truffle Dog Training Tips This is a beautiful video of a Kovu walking into the truffle scent cone and finding the truffle. Perfect accuracy and reshow. Weed mat, grass and wind no match for the canine nose!! Anyone who has done my training courses will instantly see the numerous COB (change in behaviours) that Kovu demonstrates. Ive counted at least 7 COB in 13 seconds. I wonder if there are more? This video is worthy of its own blog post. Where I will name these COB’s and why they are so important to see and understand in truffle dog training. Challenge to any of my previous students or anyone wanting to challenge themselves: Try and see how many COB’s you can see then read the blog for the answers. https://caninetruffleht.com.au/blog/1 Question: What is your truffle dogs most obvious COB’s?

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Kovu is a certified therapy dog who is sponsored by Imaging Associates; a medical imaging company who have practices in Mitcham Private Hospital and Box Hill. They have kindly sponsored Kovu beginning 2018 to help him visit the elderly, sick, people going through rehab and even students during stressful exam time. Imaging associates values the happiness, smiles and laughter Kovu provides where ever he goes and understand the importance of helping people de-stress, reduce anxiety and integrate people back into society.

This page allows people who have had visits from Kovu to see his newest adventures or people who would like to have visits from Kovu to get to know him a little and see what training and life experiences he has had in recent times and in the past.