
About this episode
We are talking about Truffle Dogs with Alana McGee of Truffle Dog Co. today!
How does someone fall into truffle dogs?
So many similarities to bird dogs and truffle dogs
What is a truffle?
Finding truffles and the habitat
Truffle PIGS?
The type of dogs hunting truffles?
Training the scent work and targeting the nose!
Independence and cooperation
Stewardship and the responsibilities of truffle hunting
Do the dogs eat the truffles sometimes when they find them?
Regulations and seasons for the hunting
The cost and value of truffles
Hunting etiquette
Mix and match truffle and bird hunting
--
Presented By:
Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!"
DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough"
North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!"
--
Other Partners:
Eukanuba
Ugly Dog Whiskey
Bird Dog Society
--
GDIY Links:
Patreon
Instagram
Facebook
Website
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get every episode summarized
Each time Gun Dog It Yourself publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Gun Dog It Yourself

Whoa in the Field: Steadiness Drills for Pointing Dogs | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt....
Gun Dog It Yourself
Aug 7, 202540:40pending

Building the Steady Pointing Dog with WHOA! | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 2
Gun Dog It Yourself
Jul 31, 202544:50pending

BEFORE You Teach WHOA | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 1
Gun Dog It Yourself
Jul 24, 202559:05pending

Recall | 206. SHOULD you Spay or Neuter your hunting dog?
Gun Dog It Yourself
Jul 17, 20251:16:24pending