“I used Brian's video series to train my mix breed puppy to become a morel dog. Before he was 5 months old Woody was searching the house finding scented morel decoys. At 1 year old Woody was finding real morels in the woods. Brian's videos were easy to follow and made training easy and fun for a first time trainer. I'm excited to see where Woody's abilities will go from here and can't recommend Brian's videos enough”
Chris M, Wyoming
A dog's nose has 300 million scent receptors. Yours has 6 million. Morel mushrooms produce a distinct underground scent profile that a trained dog can detect from meters away — before the mushroom even breaks the surface.
This isn't a trick. It's applied scent science. The same principles used to train drug detection dogs, truffle dogs in France, and search-and-rescue teams — applied specifically to morel hunting.
The difference between a dog that finds morels and one that doesn't isn't breed. It's training. And that's exactly what this course gives you.
When I started training dogs to find morels, I couldn't find a single resource that showed how to do it properly. Every method I tried was incomplete — pieces of scent work from other disciplines, stitched together with guesswork.
So I built a system from scratch. 7 dogs. Multiple seasons. Hundreds of hours in the field. The result is a 9-step method that takes any food-motivated dog from zero to reliable morel finder — and it works in the first season.
I've been training dogs professionally for over a decade, studied at the Academy of Canine Communications, and achieved both Silver and Gold levels in NePoPo®. I founded Morel Dogs because this niche didn't exist — and it needed to.
The difference between a dog that finds morels and one that doesn't isn't breed. It's training. And that's exactly what this course gives you.
The Wilson's Way — 9 Steps to a Morel Dog
Step 1 — Dog Assessment: Find out exactly what your dog is capable of before you invest a single hour of training. No guesswork.
Step 2 — Sustained Hand Touch: Your dog learns to keep their mouth closed and stay locked onto one thing — building the focus that every step after this depends on.
Step 3 — Motivate/Communicate: Learn exactly what drives your dog and how to talk to them in a way they understand — so training clicks fast.
Step 4 — Scent Imprinting (The Dopamine Box): The moment your dog falls in love with the smell of morels. This is where morel dogs are made.
Step 5 — Scent Tubes: Your dog learns to pick morel scent out of everything else in the woods — so they're hunting the right thing every time.
Step 6 — The Glass Jar: Your dog builds the focus and duration to search independently — so they're doing the work, not waiting for you.
Step 7 — Indication: Your dog learns to stop, stand, and stare at every morel they find — so you never miss one.
Step 8 — Field Training: Everything comes together in real woods, real conditions, real morels. This is where it gets exciting.
Step 9 — The Long Game: Year 1 you'll find morels. Year 2 you'll find more. Year 3 your dog will be finding pounds.
Full 9-step video course: (32 lessons, 1 hour 18 minutes of instruction)
Master the Art of Morel Mushroom Hunting: Say goodbye to endless searching and enjoy more successful, productive foraging trips
Learn Proven, Step-by-Step Training Methods: This isn’t guesswork—it’s a proven system that works for both beginners and experienced dog owners
Confidence in Real-World Hunting Scenarios: You’ll gain hands-on experience by training your dog in real-world environments, ensuring that both you and your dog are ready to find morels in the wild
Unlock Your Dog’s Natural Instincts: You’ll be amazed at how quickly your dog picks up on the scent of morels, and how their natural instincts can turn them into a skilled forager
Access to Lifetime Resources and Support: As a student, you’ll get lifetime access to course materials and updates as soon as you enroll
For just $167 today, you get instant access to the complete Wilson's Way system — all 9 steps, lifetime access, and every future update included. No subscriptions. Just 3 simple monthly payments and you're in.
Morel season is short. This system works in year one — but only if you start.
Here are some of the most common questions from students like you:
No! This course is designed for both beginners and experienced dog owners. Whether you’ve trained dogs before or this is your first time, the step-by-step lessons will guide you through the entire process.
We recommend starting your dog’s training at around 6 months old. At this age, they’re old enough to learn basic obedience but still eager to engage in fun scent work. However, older dogs can absolutely be trained as well—it’s never too late!
All dogs have different learning speeds and interests, but we’ve designed the training to help ignite their natural instincts. The methods in this course will teach your dog to associate the scent of morels with positive experiences, which often increases their interest. If your dog is having trouble, email me.
Dogs like retrievers, spaniels, and pointers tend to be natural hunters, but any dog can learn to find morel mushrooms! Breeds I wouldn't recommend are shorter nosed dogs like pugs and bulldogs.
No! You can get creative and use whatever you have around. Like old tupperware containers, pvc pipes, cardboard boxes, etc. You can also purchase supplies from us!
The training process is gradual, but most students see noticeable progress within 4-6 weeks of starting. The course is designed to work at your and your dog’s pace. You can spend more time on each step if needed, and you’ll have lifetime access to the course to go back to any lessons whenever you need.
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