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🍂 Fall at Premier Truffles: Gearing Up for Truffle Season
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
premiertruffles9
5 days ago2 min read


Dog Parks: Fun or Risky? Understanding the Hidden Dangers
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...
premiertruffles9
Sep 23 min read


Foxtails: A Hidden Hazard for Active Dogs
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...
premiertruffles9
Jul 172 min read


More Than Truffles: Deepening Your Bond with Your Dog in the Off-Season
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...
premiertruffles9
Jul 113 min read


Premier Truffles Blog | July 4th Special Edition
Happy 2nd Birthday to the Firecracker Litter! Two years ago, a litter of little dynamos burst onto the scene—our Firecracker Litter—born...
premiertruffles9
Jul 42 min read


Wagging Woes: The Swimmer’s Tail Tale
What Thursday Tip: Truffo and Vita Talk Tails – and What Happens After Too Much Splashing! Truffo: “Vita, did you see my cannonball into...
premiertruffles9
Jun 262 min read


Fireworks and Fright: Helping Your Truffle Dog Feel Safe During Booming
Truffo & Vita: The Firecracker Survival Team Truffo : [whispers] Vita… it’s coming. I heard the humans talking. It’s almost… Boom...
premiertruffles9
Jun 232 min read


RECALL “Come When Called!
“Come When Called! A Recall Adventure with Truffo and Vita” Truffo and Vita’s Conversation Vita: (stretching in the sun) Truffo, why do...
Carrie Hogan
May 153 min read


Truffle Tails: Fleas? Not on my fluffy watch
By Truffo & Vita – Premier Truffles’ Resident Experts on Drama and Dirt Truffo: Vita, did you hear about the flea that moved into my...
Carrie Hogan
May 22 min read


🐾 Truffo & Vita's Foraging Adventure: Crafting Gourmet Stinging Nettle Pesto on a culinary journey with Truffo and Vita as they discover the hidden treasures of the forest floor. 🌿
"Truffo and Vita pause at the forest's edge, eyeing the stinging nettle patch with a mix of caution and culinary ambition—ready to...
Carrie Hogan
Apr 244 min read


Brain Games with Truffo & Vita
Truffo, the curly brown Lagotto, and Vita, the snowy-white sweetheart, love to challenge their minds. Mental stimulation is just as...
Carrie Hogan
Apr 173 min read
Uh-Oh, Vita’s Getting Chonky!
Truffo: Vita… you’re looking… fluffier. Vita: Fluffier? Truffo: Okay, fine. Heavier. Vita: Rude. Truffo: It’s science! Lagottos...
Peter H Wendel
Apr 102 min read


Truffo and Vita Discuss Excessive Barking
[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...
Carrie Hogan
Apr 34 min read


"Truffo's Truffle Troubles: A Tale of Tasty Temptations"
"Truffo's Dilemma: To Eat or Retrieve the Truffle?" Truffo: Sniff sniff... "Vita, do you smell that? Earthy... damp... definitely...
Carrie Hogan
Mar 273 min read


Counter Surfing
The Great Cheese Heist: A Truffo and Vita Adventure On a sunny afternoon, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of fresh bread and...
Carrie Hogan
Mar 205 min read


Introduction to Truffle Hunting
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...
Carrie Hogan
Mar 136 min read


Truffo & Vita's Guide to Tackling the Poop-Eating Problem
Scene: Truffo, the ever-curious canine, lounges beside his sage friend, Vita, under the warm afternoon sun. Truffo: sighs "Vita, my...
Peter H Wendel
Mar 62 min read
EXTRA! EXTRA! Royal Sniffings: King Charles Welcomes a Lagotto Romagnolo Named Snuff
By Truffo & Vita, Premier Truffles' Pup Reporters Truffo: Vita, have you heard the latest tail-wagging news from across the pond? Vita:...
Peter H Wendel
Mar 22 min read


'Save This Life' Alert-Microchip Shutdown-Secure your Pet's ID Today
Truffo: Vita! Emergency! Dog crisis! Vita: What now? Did someone steal your favorite stick? Truffo: Worse! A microchip company just...
Carrie Hogan
Feb 222 min read


Welcome to Truffle Tails!
Truffo: Vita, do you smell that? Vita: Of course I do, Truffo. We’re Lagottos—we smell everything . Truffo: No, no—this is special....
Peter H Wendel
Feb 221 min read
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