Muddy Pawz

Stop Leaving Money in the Ground.

Specialist truffle dog training, development and education for growers who want a dog that can do the job with precision.

A focused fox-red Labrador truffle detection dog

Truffle detection dogs, built for the real job

Muddy Pawz specialises in truffle detection dog development, handler education and orchard-ready training systems. We help growers build dogs that understand the job, work confidently in real environments and give clear indications when it matters.

A truffle dog is not just a dog that knows an odour. The dog needs search drive, confidence, handler independence, indication clarity and the ability to work real orchard conditions.

A young dog learning early scent detection foundations

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Professional support whether you're developing your own dog or looking for a finished one.

Truffle Dog Training

For growers wanting to develop their own dog with professional guidance.

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Trained Truffle Dogs

For growers looking for a professionally developed truffle detection dog.

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Online Courses, Coming Soon

Structured truffle dog training education for handlers who want practical, professional guidance.

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The Muddy Pawz Method

The Muddy Pawz approach develops two skills in parallel: the dog's ability to search and solve scent problems, and the dog's understanding of truffle odour. This creates a dog that is not just trained to perform exercises, but prepared to work in the orchard.

Handler working a truffle detection dog through an orchard
  • Search development
  • Odour understanding
  • Handler independence
  • Indication clarity
  • Depth progression
  • Orchard readiness

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Online Truffle Dog Courses Coming Soon

Practical online training is being developed for growers and handlers who want clear, structured support between seasons and before orchard work begins.

  • Truffle detection foundations
  • Maintenance odour training
  • Handler influence
  • Indication development
  • Depth progression
  • Orchard readiness
  • Troubleshooting common problems

About Muddy Pawz

Emma McPherson and the Muddy Pawz team in their branded gear

Emma McPherson knows that a missed truffle is lost revenue. With over a decade of experience handling and training elite General Purpose Dogs & Explosives and Firearms detection dogs for the police and military and for over a decade she has brought those high-level standards to the orchard. She doesn't just train dogs; she builds reliable partners that work the soil with precision and speed.

Her approach is direct and driven by results. Emma creates calm, confident dogs. She also works closely with growers, teaching you how to read your dog’s behavior so you never leave money in the ground during a search.

Muddy Pawz is recognized globally for quality. Working alongside the American Truffle Company, Emma places world-class detection dogs in orchards across the globe. Whether you are a local grower or an international buyer, she ensures your team is ready for the rigors of a real harvest.

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Interested in training, a trained dog, online courses or private client access? Send us an enquiry and Emma will be in touch.

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