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Ben has made my year, and my dog's, complete. Freddy has now finally found his first Brumale and Aestivum in the wild. Not in competition, not hidden by me. In the wild.
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Two hours in a controlled field setting, with Ben and Buddy. Small groups, so places are limited.
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Your Starter Day
What's Included
- 2 hours hands-on training in a controlled field setting
- An introduction to truffle hunting in the UK and where truffles grow
- How to set up strong foundations for your truffle dog
- An introduction to truffle odour and early-stage searching. Practices you can continue at home
- Your Truffle Dog Starter Kit, including real truffle-infused oil
Your Trainer
Ben Sweet & Buddy
Ben is the founder of Truffle Forager and creator of the BSH Truffle Dog Training System. Based near the South Downs, he runs the UK Truffle Festival, the UK Truffle Dog Championships, and a community of over 450 dog owners learning to hunt truffles with their dogs.
Through teaching sustainable foraging, Ben helps protect Britain's truffle habitats for everyone to enjoy. He also provides professional truffle services to landowners and estates across the South of England.
Alongside his truffle dog Buddy, Ben's mission is simple: helping people discover a hobby they can share with their dog. Hunt together, bond forever.
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Two More Ways to Begin
Not ready for a day out yet, or can't make the dates? Start from home today.
The Truffle Dog Club
Train at your own pace, from home, with Ben in your corner. Over 450 members, live coaching, and step-by-step masterclasses. Right now you can get started for free: we're currently running a 7-day free trial offer.
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The Truffle Dog Playbook
Get the free Beginner's Playbook and run your first scent sessions this week. You'll also be first to hear when new Starter Day dates open.
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Truffle Dog Discovery Day
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Dog Training · Truffle Lunch · Truffle Talks
A full day out for you and your dog, hosted personally by Ben and Buddy near Petersfield, Hampshire.
- Hands-on truffle dog training with real truffle scent
- A truffle-inspired lunch included
- Talks and stories on the world of British truffles
- Capped at 10 dogs and handlers per day
- Next date: Sunday 11th October
Beyond the Starter Day
Where the Journey Goes
The Starter Day is step one. Here's everything else from the pamphlet, ready when you are.
Truffle Hunting Experience Days
A day out in the woods, hunting truffles. August to January, from £140, limited places.
See Experience DaysWoodland Assessments & Private Hire
Truffle surveys, estate work and group days for landowners and organisations.
Professional services
SUCCESS STORIES
Dogs Like Yours Find Real Truffles
From first sniff to first find. Stories from owners who started exactly where you are.
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Buddy kicked off the search with a big truffle find within the first minute. He was quite sensational, doing laps at high speed around the woods. Extraordinary to think his nose was able to work so well as he was going past so fast.
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Oscar was let loose to search on his own. Great news, he found his first truffle and I was super proud! Thank you Ben and Buddy for your extreme patience and sharing your knowledge and passion.
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We were lucky enough to go out with Ben and Buddy, and I was amazed when Angus found his first truffles. Very much looking forward to trying again soon.
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A great course to learn the basics to train your dog to find truffles, followed by some lovely truffle-inspired dishes. A great day out and highly recommended.
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A terrific day of learning about truffle hunting with our dogs. Ben and Buddy did us proud, showed us how the experienced dog works, which enabled our dogs to find real truffles. Lunch in the woodland, a delicious foraged mushroom soup with shaved truffle. Highly recommended.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start where you are.
Not ready to commit?
Get the free Truffle Dog Playbook and run your first sessions this week. No cost, no pressure.
Free PlaybookPrefer to learn in person?
See what's coming up. Workshops, discovery days and experience days run through the season.
See Upcoming EventsHunt together. Bond forever.
