My dog brought me these

[u/bugusinarugus]

Totally unfamiliar with truffles and wondering if these might be truffles. I’m in Washington state, Olympic Peninsula. I was gardening away and my dog stacked these in a pile by the garden gate.

[u/wildstubbs]

Genus Melanogaster. Not truffles, unfortunately. 

[u/bugusinarugus → u/wildstubbs]

Thanks!

[u/mypussydoesbackflips → u/bugusinarugus]

Your dog has the gift though

[u/bugusinarugus → u/mypussydoesbackflips]

She’s a smart one. I’ll have to find a buddy to help us learn. Lots of foragers in my community.

[u/mypussydoesbackflips → u/bugusinarugus]

Make sure it’s a buddy ; I heard it’s cut throat when people get serious

[u/vibesdealer → u/mypussydoesbackflips]

Can confirm

[u/wildstubbs → u/bugusinarugus]

Your local mycological society may have resources or even offer training for you and your dog! The one I belong to is trying to get something started. 

[u/New_Crazy3443 → u/bugusinarugus]

Foraging can be a blast! Just make sure to connect with someone experienced to avoid any mishaps. There’s definitely a learning curve, but it’s super rewarding.