SPECIALISED TRUFFLE DETECTION DOG DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL CANINE SERVICES
Operational accuracy, consistency, and field reliability
Our Mission
To provide stable, high-quality working dogs specifically engineered to meet the operational demands of truffle farmers. Having personally handled and hunted orchards for over a decade, I understand exactly what a dog needs to succeed in the field, with a core focus on thoughtfully matching each dog to the right handler for long-term success. Alongside this, I am available to develop external clients' dogs, provided they pass a suitability.
This venture is driven by the growing need for reliable, high-calibre working dogs across the truffle and scent detection sectors. Over a decade of hands-on industry experience has provided deep insight into what makes a successful working dog, creating an opportunity to share that knowledge and help others elevate their own dogs' performance in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually the dog and handler will set off on the rows that need harvesting. Depending on the weather/environmental conditions, the team usually covers each row of trees. Owners or guests are welcome to follow along behind the team. We do ask that people don't interfere with the dog working and stay a little distance back for the working team to ensure that the dog isn't disturbed and, if there is an environmental change, it can be picked up by the dog without being interrupted
If you want to employ professional truffle dogs to harvest or tag your truffles, please contact us on (phone and email)
Truffle detection dog training can vary depending on the dog’s breed, life experience, and temperament
If you are looking to train a dog to find truffles in Australia, you can contact me via phone or email to find out more. I offer fully trained truffle dogs- ready to work. I can also help out with assessing clients' dogs for suitability in the field and developing ready-to-work detection dogs
While any dog has the ability to be trained, it can be easier for some to be trained depending on a number of factors. You will find the best dogs for truffle hunting are ones with a high motivation for food or toys. Part of the training we provide is keying into what drives a dog to work.
If you are interested in obtaining a professionally trained truffle dog that is also easy to live with, you can contact me via phone or email. For over a decade, I have specialised in truffle scent training and professional truffle hunting, and provide key industry insights.
I am based in the Central West NSW but I can offer professionally trained scent dogs Australia-wide.
About Teneka
Owner/Head Trainer
Teneka has built an exceptional, dual-track career that bridges high-level assistance dog development and specialised scent detection. Since 2013, she has served as the core architectural force behind the dog training division of Defence Community Dogs (DCD).
Operating within a correctional facility environment, she initially designed and implemented the organisation’s advanced training methodology from the ground up. She managed the logistics, husbandry, and protocols for up to 14 Labradors at a time. Under her direct supervision as Dog Training Manager, the program has earned a stellar national reputation for producing elite-tier assistance dogs specifically trained to mitigate the complex symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression for veterans.
In parallel with her assistance dog work, Teneka has operated continuously within the commercial truffle industry across Australia's Central West region since 2012. Managing a dedicated team of four working dogs, she coordinates and executes systematic harvesting operations across multiple commercial properties.
Professional Services
Servicing Central Western New South Wales, with dogs available for sale Australia-wide.
Truffle Detection Dog Harvesting
Our Truffle Harvesting Team service delivers an experienced handler and a fully trained detection dog directly to your orchard, providing a complete, ready-to-work solution for locating and harvesting truffles. Each dog is customised and developed as a field-ready asset, with intense operational focus, a distinct and reliable final indication, and the environmental resilience to keep hunting through diverse orchard distractions and changing seasonal conditions. Because the dog and handler work as a proven team, growers benefit from accurate, efficient truffle location that protects the truffle bed and supports consistent yields throughout the harvest window. Teams are available for one-off harvest support or ongoing seasonal contracts, giving you skilled, dependable results without the time and cost of training and managing your own dog.
Truffle Detection Dog Development & Training
Finished, highly socialised working dogs for sale available for immediate deployment into commercial truffle operations. Each candidate undergoes rigorous proofing for environmental soundness, drive persistence, and precise odour recognition to ensure seamless integration into active harvesting environments. Sales include an extensive handover and comprehensive after-care package designed to optimise handler integration and long-term operational success in the field.
Specialised Behavioural Consults
Targeted, expert behavioural interventions and problem-solving consultations for complex canine cases. Available on a limited, selective basis, these sessions address advanced behavioural shaping, obedience hurdles, and customised management strategies for working or companion dogs.
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