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Dougie's First Week during his Truffle Dog Training journey.
This is the next installment of Dougie’s truffle dog training Journey where he starts week 1 which involves 3 tasks: 1. Teaching “Show” 2. Increasing focus with distractions 3. Working on marking accuracy.
Simone Thomas
Dougie the Kelpie First Video and assessment for truffle work.
This is the first instalment of my most recent truffle dog student, Dougie's, truffle hunting journey.
Simone Thomas
Searching 2 rows at a time: The 9 conditions which had to be met to allow for this search.
Searching 2 rows at a time is a rare event for me as the conditions of the farm must be perfect along with a whole host of weather conditions. Here I explain the important reasons why I could search two rows at a time at a farm in Sale, Victoria.
Simone Thomas
Testimonials
Truffle Hunting July -August 2024
"After purchasing a beautiful property on the Ovens River in Bright, Victoria, we were fortunate to acquire an established truffiere. Confronted with out first truffle harvest without a trained dog, we had to hunt for the "Truffle Hunter". Simone and her awesome pair, Kovu and Zara, an amazing team in so many areas; efficient, punctual, organised and open to share invaluable advise. Was our first truffle season successful? My word it was, harvesting 20kgs in three hunts. A mind blowing 6 kg harvest in 2.5 hours hunt in mid July and 9.6kg in 5.5 hours in August, was extraordinary. The teamwork, connection and work ethic from Simone and her companions, Kovu and Zara, was impressive. We can't thank Simone enough for the wonderful service she provided from the very first phone call, the distance she travelled and the pleasure of her company. We highly recommend the Canine Truffle Hunting Team to all potential Truffle Growers." -Simon and Melissa Male - Alpine Valley Truffles
Truffle Dog Training: Intermediate January 2024 - March 2024
"Training my truffle dog, Boogie, with Simone Thomas has been a game-changer. Simone breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps and explains not just what to do, but why it works — even going into canine anatomy and behaviour so you truly understand your dog’s instincts. One of the biggest surprises was how much of the training actually focused on me — my timing, my body language, my ability to read Boogie’s signals. Simone made it clear that a successful truffle team starts with an informed, attentive handler. She’s always available in the background for advice, and genuinely invested in our journey. Watching her work with her own dog shows exactly what excellence looks like — calm, connected, and precise. If you want real results and a deeper bond with your dog, Simone is the truffle dog trainer you’re looking for." - Michelle - Scotch Hill Farm (Gippsland, Victoria)
Truffle Hunting: 2024 onwards
"Simone and her wonderful dogs have been performing our truffle hunt for 2 seasons, and we are delighted with the results. They are friendly, efficient and effective, the truffles are found and off to the market without fuss. It’s a great pleasure to have them in our lives and we are looking forward to seeing them in our grove next season." -Tony - Tyers