How difficult is truffle dog training? Learn what it takes to teach a dog to recognize truffle scent, search confidently, and work as part of a successful team.

Meet Truffo and Vita, Premier Truffles’ newest forest guides. One is always ready for an adventure—and possibly a snack. The other knows that a truffle dog’s job is to find the treasure and let the human finish the dig.

Truffo: I’ve made an executive decision. New stickers of Truffo & Vida are available now Vita: Oh good. Is it about snacks? Truffo: No. It’s about white truffle season. Vita: Ah. The big one. The fragrant one. The “humans-follow-us-like-we-are-royalty” one. Truffo: Correct. It’s over. Vita: Bold statement for a dog who ate mud yesterday and thought it was terroir. The Case for “Season’s Over” Truffo: Let’s review the data. Oregon Spring Whites start strong — aroma forward, fi

A Very Merry Truffle Christmas Truffo & Vita report from the forest floor Vita: Truffo… are you smelling what I’m smelling? Truffo: Pine trees, rain, wet moss—and TWO kinds of truffles. Vita: That’s right. It’s Christmas, and the forest is multitasking. Winter Whites Are in Full Swing Right now, Oregon Winter White Truffles are hitting their stride. This is prime season—the moment when aroma, maturity, and flavor all line up like perfectly wrapped presents. Truffo: Savory, ga

As the mornings turn crisp and the scent of rain lingers in the forest air, there’s a shift that every truffle hunter knows well — it’s truffle season! Around here, fall is when the anticipation builds, the dogs start tuning their noses, and my own routine shifts from summer’s easy rhythm to a season of focus and preparation. Preparing the Masters (That’s Me!) Just like the dogs, I need to get back into “hunt shape.” That means early morning walks through wet grass, brushing

Dog parks can feel like a paradise — wide open space, tail wags everywhere, and the promise of making new friends. But for many dogs (and...

Whether you’re training for truffle season, hiking the coast, or just enjoying a game of fetch in a grassy field, there’s a sneaky danger...

The truffle season may be on pause, but that doesn’t mean your work as a team is. In fact, the quiet months between harvests are often...

Happy 2nd Birthday to the Firecracker Litter! Two years ago, a litter of little dynamos burst onto the scene—our Firecracker Litter—born...

What Thursday Tip: Truffo and Vita Talk Tails – and What Happens After Too Much Splashing! Truffo: “Vita, did you see my cannonball into...

Truffo & Vita: The Firecracker Survival Team Truffo : [whispers] Vita… it’s coming. I heard the humans talking. It’s almost… Boom...

“Come When Called! A Recall Adventure with Truffo and Vita” Truffo and Vita’s Conversation Vita: (stretching in the sun) Truffo, why do...

By Truffo & Vita – Premier Truffles’ Resident Experts on Drama and Dirt Truffo: Vita, did you hear about the flea that moved into my...

"Truffo and Vita pause at the forest's edge, eyeing the stinging nettle patch with a mix of caution and culinary ambition—ready to...

Truffo, the curly brown Lagotto, and Vita, the snowy-white sweetheart, love to challenge their minds. Mental stimulation is just as...

Truffo: Vita… you’re looking… fluffier. Vita: Fluffier? Truffo: Okay, fine. Heavier. Vita: Rude. Truffo: It’s science! Lagottos...

[Scene: Truffo and Vita are lounging in the sunny kitchen of their cozy home. A squirrel darts past the window, and both dogs perk up...

"Truffo's Dilemma: To Eat or Retrieve the Truffle?" Truffo: Sniff sniff... "Vita, do you smell that? Earthy... damp... definitely...

The Great Cheese Heist: A Truffo and Vita Adventure On a sunny afternoon, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of fresh bread and...

Truffo and Vita’s First Truffle Triumph The forest floor was damp with morning dew, and a soft mist lingered in the air as Truffo and...