Truffle Dog Training
Hunt Together Bond Forever
Train your dog to find wild truffles
There’s a special kind of magic that happens the first time your dog uncovers a wild truffle. The tail wagging, the scent in the air, the moment you both realise you’ve found buried treasure together. It’s not luck. It’s teamwork. And it’s something anyone can learn to create.
Hi, I’m Ben Sweet, founder of Truffle Forager. I started this journey back in 2021 with my own dog, Buddy, and what began as curiosity soon became a lifelong passion. Over time, I developed the BSH Truffle Dog Training System to help others experience that same connection and success in a structured, positive way.
The BSH System is a step-by-step approach that blends modern scent detection science with the traditional art of truffle hunting. It works for almost any dog, building motivation, confidence, and teamwork until finding truffles feels natural to you both.
You can train with us in person at one of our UK workshops or learn from home through our online courses. Either way, you’ll follow a proven path with expert guidance and a supportive community to help you every step of the way.
The BSH Truffle Dog Training System
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Ways to Train with Us
Online Training
In-Person Workshops
Private Coaching
Truffle Dog Club
Online Training
Start your truffle dog training journey from home, wherever you are in the world. Our online training gives you a clear, step-by-step approach you can follow at your own pace. You’ll learn how to introduce scent, build motivation, and develop a reliable indication, with guidance and support every step of the way.
In-Person Workshops
Join one of our group training workshops held in real training environments across the UK. These sessions cater to all levels, from complete beginners learning the basics of scent work to advanced handlers refining their truffle hunting skills. Workshops are practical, supportive, and designed to help every dog and handler progress with confidence.
The Truffle Dog Club
Become part of a global community of truffle dog enthusiasts. Inside the Truffle Dog Club, you’ll find ongoing training support, live group sessions, seasonal challenges, and expert feedback from Ben. It’s the perfect place to stay inspired, connected, and continually improving alongside others on the same journey.
Private Coaching
Get personalised support tailored to you and your dog. Private coaching offers focused one-to-one training, either online or in person, so you can work on specific goals, challenges, or skills at your own pace. Ideal for anyone who wants a more direct, customised approach to truffle dog training.
What You'll Learn
How to introduce truffle scent safely and effectively
How to develop play-based motivation and focus
How to teach clear, consistent indication behaviours
How to handle distractions in real-world environments
How to transition from practice to wild truffle hunting
Why Train With Ben Sweet and Truffle Forager?
At Truffle Forager, we do more than teach scent work; we help people and dogs discover something extraordinary together. Founded by truffle hunter and dog trainer Ben Sweet, our approach blends modern scientific training methods with the timeless art of traditional truffle hunting.
Through the BSH System, we’ve created the ultimate formula for training any dog successfully. It’s a structured yet flexible approach that removes the confusion, speeds up progress, and delivers real results in a way that’s enjoyable for both dog and handler.
Here’s what makes our training different:
- The only UK organisation combining dog training expertise with real truffle hunting experience. We don’t just teach truffle dog training, we actively hunt and work with trained dogs in the field, bringing that real-world knowledge directly into our courses.
- Led by the organisers of The UK Truffle Festival & Truffle Dog Championships. We’re at the heart of the UK’s truffle community, creating events that bring together dog trainers, landowners, chefs, and enthusiasts to celebrate and grow this ancient craft.
- Trusted by landowners, chefs, and food lovers across the UK and abroad. From private truffle orchards to Michelin-level kitchens, our training and consulting are valued for their professionalism, reliability, and passion for sustainability.
- Positive, ethical, and sustainable methods. We only use reward-based training that strengthens the bond between dog and handler while respecting the land, the trees, and the ecosystems that make truffles possible.
- Personal, hands-on guidance from Ben and the Truffle Forager team. Learn directly from real truffle hunters with years of experience — not just instructors teaching theory. Every session is rooted in practical, field-tested results.
- A supportive global community. Join our Truffle Dog Club, where truffle dog owners around the world connect, learn, and share their progress. It’s more than training, it’s a growing movement.
We believe truffle dog training is about more than finding truffles. It’s about connection, to your dog, to nature, and to a tradition that’s as rewarding as it is rare.
Truffle Forager Limited