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Terrafunda Truffles, 428 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)

10/12/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶💚

Today’s adventure: practicing my future therapy dog skills at the EYEGLASSES STORE! 👓🐾

My human checked that it was okay for me to visit first, and then I got to practice being calm, polite, and relaxed in a new environment. As you can see, I was really keeping an eye on things! 😂👀

But did you know there’s a difference between Therapy Dogs, Assistance Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals? 🐶❤️

🐾 THERAPY DOGS (like the path I’m training for!) visit places like hospitals, schools, and care facilities to bring comfort and connection to MANY people. They work with their handlers and need appropriate training and evaluation.

🦮 ASSISTANCE DOGS are trained to help a person with a disability by performing specific tasks. They’re working for their individual handler, not visiting everyone for pets!

❤️ EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS provide comfort through companionship to their person. They don’t require specialized task training, and they don’t automatically have the same public-access rights as service dogs.

Three different roles, all special in their own way! 🐾

My job right now is to keep learning, practice my manners, and prepare for my Pet Partners therapy dog evaluation. Every new place is an opportunity to build confidence and learn how to be a good community visitor.

And if you’re wondering whether I enjoyed my practice session…

Just look at me! Calm, comfortable, and ready to make new friends. 🥰

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I deserve a new pair of glasses. I’m clearly going to need them for all the important work ahead! 🤓😂

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

10/09/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶💚

Guess what?! My therapy dog adventure is officially getting SERIOUS! 🎓🐾❤️

I’m taking the 6-week Therapy Dog Preparation Course with Dr. Angie Moe and the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic to get ready for my Pet Partners therapy dog evaluation! 🏥🐶

We’re practicing all kinds of important skills, including:
🐾 Meeting people politely
👀 Learning to read body language
🦮 Practicing handling skills and equipment
❤️ Staying calm and confident in different environments
🏥 Getting ready for visits out in the community!

And let me tell you… learning to be a therapy dog is HARD WORK! 😂

After all that practicing out in the community, check out the picture of me catching some serious ZZZs! 😴💤

A girl has to recharge her batteries after meeting people, practicing her manners, and collecting all those pets and compliments! 🥰🐾

My humans are learning right alongside me because being a therapy dog is a TEAM effort. We’re working toward our Pet Partners evaluation so we can hopefully bring comfort, smiles, and a little extra FUN to people who need it. ❤️

One step, one paw, and one nap at a time! 🐾

Now if you’ll excuse me, my next training assignment is Advanced Napping with Honors. 😂🎓💤

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

10/05/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶💚

Today we’re talking about something totally unique to ME…

👃 MY NOSE PRINT! 🐾

Take a close look at my nose in the picture! See all those little bumps, ridges, and grooves? 🥰

Just like humans have unique fingerprints, a dog’s nose has its own unique pattern of ridges and creases. No two noses are exactly alike! 👃🐶

And since I’m a truffle dog, my nose is pretty important around here! 🍄👃

My nose helps me:
🌳 Explore my world
👃 Follow interesting scents
🍄 Find those sneaky truffle decoys
🐾 Figure out what my humans have been up to!

Fun fact: A healthy dog’s nose can change in moisture throughout the day, so a nose that isn’t always wet doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong. 🐶💚

But enough about how special my nose is…

I have important sniffing to do! 😜🍄

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

09/28/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶🍄

It’s time for another TRUFFLE TRAINING UPDATE! 👃🌳

Today I practiced finding my truffle decoys using a Pacific Northwest black/white truffle oil blend AND pecan truffle oil.

And guess what?! 🎉

I found ALL FOUR decoys… WITHOUT ANY PROMPTING! 😍🐾🍄

Four for four! My nose was working overtime! 👃💪

Check out the picture of all four decoys I found! Then there’s a picture of me after my hunt…

Ummm… apparently the woods decided to decorate my face with BURRS! 😂🌿

Good thing I know how to handle that situation.

🎥 Check out my video showing everyone how I take matters into my own paws and clean those pesky burrs right off ! 😂🐶

Find the truffle.
Collect the burrs.
Remove the burrs.
Repeat.

Apparently, this is what they call working in the field. 😜🍄

I’m getting better at trusting my nose and finding those truffle scents all on my own—and that makes this truffle dog VERY proud! 🐾❤️

Now if you’ll excuse me… I have some burr removal to supervise.

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚🍄

09/24/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶💚

Guess what?! I got to go to college🎓🐾

I visited Dr. Angie Moe and the WMU Unified Clinic’s Animal-Assisted Services class to learn more about the Therapy Dog Clinic and how it helps prepare dogs and their humans for therapy work.

And let me tell you… I LOVED SCHOOL! 😂

There were students. There were staff. There were LOTS of pets. Belly rubs. Ear scratches. Attention. Attention. And MORE attention! 🥰🐾

I even got to be a little guest speaker! 🍄🐶 I shared my truffle-training story and showed the class a video of me putting my nose to work.

The class is learning about the human-animal bond, training, evaluation, animal welfare, and animal-assisted services—and I’m learning what it takes to become a therapy dog.

My therapy dog prep course starts in just a few weeks! 🎓🐾❤️

A HUGE thank-you to Dr. Angie Moe, the WMU Unified Clinic, and all the students and staff for letting me visit and soak up ALL the attention!

I think I’m going to like this therapy dog thing. 😉

Now I’m off to study the most important subject…

NAPPING 101. 😴🐾

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

09/20/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶🌿

So… I have a very important question for you:

Have you ever tried the salad bar under a tree? 🌳😂

Because apparently, I have!

Check out my video enjoying a little fresh grass snack under the tree. And before you ask… yes, my humans were watching me very closely. 👀🐾

But why do dogs eat grass?

Well, there isn’t just ONE reason! Dogs may nibble on grass because:

🌱 They like the taste or texture. Hey, sometimes a little greenery hits the spot!

🐶 They’re curious. Dogs explore the world with their noses AND their mouths.

🥬 It’s natural for some dogs. Grass-eating is fairly common canine behavior, and many dogs who eat grass don’t become sick afterward.

🧠 It can be part of normal foraging behavior. Dogs are natural scavengers and explorers, so investigating interesting plants and smells can be part of being a dog.

And here’s an important reminder from your favorite truffle dog:

🚨 Not all grass is safe! Grass that has been treated with pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or other chemicals can be harmful. And some plants can be toxic to dogs.

So before I hit the outdoor salad bar, my humans make sure I’m munching somewhere safe. 🌱🐾

And NO… eating grass does not automatically mean a dog has an upset tummy. That’s a common myth! If a dog is repeatedly eating large amounts of grass, vomiting frequently, acting sick, or showing other unusual symptoms, that’s when their humans should check with their veterinarian.

As for me?

I prefer my greens fresh, locally sourced, and apparently served under a tree. 😂🌳🌱

Now if you’ll excuse me… I have some very important quality-control testing to do.

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

09/17/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐾💚

Today’s episode is called “Rough Housing: Because Apparently One Dog Wasn’t Enough!” 😂🐶🐶

Check out this video of me and my dog sister having a little ACTIVE PLAYTIME! 🐾💨

We’re chasing, wrestling, pouncing, bouncing, and generally making sure absolutely NOTHING in the room remains peaceful for very long. 😂

And honestly… I think we may have had a little extra energy to burn after spending some time on vacation at Grandma’s house. 🏡🐾

You know how it is—vacation means new smells, new adventures, new people, new places… and apparently a LOT of excitement stored up in these four paws! 😜

🐶 Fun Facts About Active Dog Play!

🐾 Wrestling can be normal play. Dogs often use play bows, bouncy movements, exaggerated chasing, and gentle wrestling to invite each other to keep playing.

🐾 Play teaches dogs communication. During play, dogs learn to read body language and adjust their behavior based on their playmate’s signals.

🐾 Taking turns matters! Healthy play often involves dogs switching roles—one chases, then gets chased; one wrestles, then backs off.

🐾 The play bow is an invitation! When a dog puts their front end down and their rear end up, it can be a playful way of saying, “Come on! Let’s PLAY!” 😂

🐾 Play can be great exercise. Running, jumping, chasing, and wrestling can help dogs burn energy and engage both their bodies and brains.

🐾 Breaks are important too. Even the most enthusiastic players need a chance to pause, catch their breath, and decide whether they want to continue.

And my personal favorite rule of play?

If you get tired… take a nap. 😴

Although judging by this video, my sister and I apparently forgot that part. 😂🐾

So if your dog has a play buddy, watch for those happy, loose, bouncy movements and remember that FUN is an important part of being a dog!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I hear my sister calling…

ROUND TWO! 🐶💨🐶💨

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚

09/07/2026

🐾 Tart Talk 🐾

Hi friends, it’s me — Tart! 🐶🐱💚

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🎉

Today we celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers—and the hard work that helps keep our communities, families, farms, businesses, and country moving forward. 💪🛠️👩‍🌾👨‍🔧

But apparently, Buck and I have a VERY different interpretation of “labor.” 😂

Just look at the picture with this post! There we are, curled up together in a chair, looking like we’ve worked an exhausting 40-hour week.

Our official Labor Day schedule:

😴 Nap
🐾 Stretch
😴 Nap some more
🐱 Cuddle with Buck
👀 Maybe supervise our humans
😴 Recover from all that hard work

I mean, somebody has to take the job of professional relaxation seriously! 😂💤

Here are a few fun Labor Day facts:

🇺🇸 Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and became a federal holiday in 1894.

🛠️ It honors American workers and recognizes the contributions workers have made to the strength and prosperity of the country.

🌾 Work comes in many forms. From farmers and teachers to healthcare workers, builders, small-business owners, caregivers, and countless others, people contribute every day in ways big and small.

🐶 And dogs work too! Service dogs, therapy dogs, herding dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and truffle dogs like me all have important jobs. 🍄🐾

But today? I’m taking the day off.

Buck and I have decided that rest is our work. And judging by this picture, we’re both extremely dedicated employees. 😴🐶🐱

So whether you’re working, relaxing, grilling, traveling, or simply enjoying some extra time with the ones you love, I hope your Labor Day includes a little FUN!

Now if you’ll excuse me… my shift is about to begin.

Nap time starts NOW. 😂💤

Sniff you Later,
Tart 🐾💚🐱

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