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Truffle Dog Training Workshops (UK)
Hunt truffles together. Bond forever. Have fun.
About The Workshops:
These workshops are aimed specifically at complete beginners with little to no previous scent-work experience who would like to teach their dog the art of hunting wild British truffles!
The day is split into two sections; Theory and Practical.
- The first part of the day includes a detailed introduction into truffle hunting and training dogs.
- The second part of the day includes practical training sessions with your dog in a field.
Additional resources:
You will be provided with a detailed workbook that outlines the training process and progression plan so that you can continue to practice and train your dog at home.
You will also receive a truffle dog training starter kit and a bottle of truffle oil.
How long do workshops run?
Workshops run from 10:00 AM to around 4:30 PM. Refreshments (tea / coffee etc.) will be provided but you will need to bring your own lunch or nip to a local cafe during our lunch break.
Please note:
There are no pre-requisites for dogs or handlers, attending these workshops. They are open to people and dogs of any skill level (but not recommended for those already doing competitive scent work. Send me an email if you’d like additional truffle training help from me if this is you)
- 4th May 2024 – SOLD OUT
- 25th May 2024 – 4 Spaces Left
- 6th July 2024 – 6 Spaces Left
Lead Trainer: Ben Sweet
Truffle Forager and Certified IMDT dog trainer
Can You Relate?
👉 Do you have a passion to hunt truffles with your dog but don’t know where to start?
👉 Do you struggle training your dog consistently or simply getting started?
👉 Are you tired of wasting your time trying to figure things out for yourself?
👉 Do you struggle with knowing how to motivate your dog and build confidence?
👉 Do you feel overwhelmed, tend to overthink, procrastinate and a bit lost knowing what to focus on?
If you answered “YES” to any of the above then you’re in the right place
Hi, I'm Ben Sweet 👋
And I help people train truffle dogs through scent detection training. My content and guidance will help you streamline your truffle hunting journey so that you can:
🔍🍄
Hunt
Truffles
🧡💪
Bond
Forever
🐶😀
Have
Fun
Learn more about me (and why I switched to becoming a “truffle forager” in my 30’s) by clicking here…
Lets face it:
Hunting Wild Truffles Successfully Is
Damn Hard.
The reason? There are SO MANY THINGS you need to master!
Here’s a sneak peak at what you need to know:
- How dogs learn
- Reinforcement Training
- Verbal Cues and Marking
- Shaping vs Luring
- Developing Motivation
- Developing Drive
- Scent Pairing
- Scent Identification
- Indication Training
- Understanding your dog
- Dog Body Language
- Indoor Training vs Outdoor Training
- The hunting Sequence
- Field Training
- Blind Hides
- Wind Scent Dynamics
- And this is not everything…
Is your head spinning in overwhelm yet? – I remember mine certainly was when I started out.
I struggled for months and months trying to figure everything out for myself.
I read 30+ books
Invested in 10+ mentors,
Bought 15+ courses,
Attended many workshops,
Hung out with ‘real’ truffle hunters,
And spent thousands $$$ and countless hours in my training and education, and today I have finally pieced it all together to share with you.
Training Your Dog To Hunt Truffles Can Be As Easy As "ABC"
Forget about all the dog scent detection training you’ve already seen online.
Effective truffle dog training is different from traditional scent detection training BUT it doesn’t need to be complicated!
And with the right recipe, you can have great success.
Here’s the 3 KEY training concepts you need to master:
- 🚀 Drive – Motivation to hunt
- 🌀 Searching – Hunting effectively
- 🎯 Indicating – Final desired behaviour
But doing all these 3 things at the same time is time-consuming and tricky without the right system.
This is where my 30 Day Truffle Dog System™ comes into play.
I can help you hunt truffles with your dog effectively and tackle all 3 of these KEY concepts at the same time, training only in your spare time and WITHOUT all the overwhelm, EVEN IF, you’re a complete beginner.
. . .
WORKSHOP DATES AND AVAILABILITY
An Introduction To Truffle Dog Training:
Who for: For beginners aspiring to hunt truffles and have more fun with their dog (suitable for any dog)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Date: Sat 4th May
Location: Ascot, UK
An Introduction To Truffle Dog Training:
Who for: For beginners aspiring to hunt truffles and have more fun with their dog (suitable for any dog)
Time: 9am to 12pm
Date: Sat 25th May
Location: Ascot, UK
