Part 3 - Truffle Hunting with Maggi - Mental stimulation and understanding your dog
Truffle hunting is far more than just finding a mushroom. It offers the dog an intensive form of scent work that engages its natural instincts and provides both mental and physical exercise. After a short period of working together, dogs experience the joy of collaboration, which strengthens the bond with their human and can also help reduce their hunting drive.
Scent work is versatile: besides truffle hunting, it can include tasks such as hiding food pouches or tracking a variety of scents. The key is to allow the dog to use its keen sense of smell. This makes them happy and keeps them satisfied. Truffles also emit a strong scent that dogs can detect from a distance and reliably identify and mark.
It’s essential that you learn to read and understand your dog. Each situation, scent, and trail triggers a different reaction. By interpreting the dog’s body language correctly, you can tell whether it’s following a truffle trail or whether it’s distracted. This skill is central to a successful and harmonious collaboration.
For more information, visit the @Maggis_Trueffel website and social-media channels.
For the truffle-hunting course, visit: Online Course | Learn Truffle Hunting Now! — Maggi’s Truffles
