Mullins Dog Training- Specializing in Blood Tracking Dogs for Wounded Game

Mullins Dog Training- Specializing in Blood Tracking Dogs for Wounded Game We train dogs of all breeds and ages for the ethical recovery of wounded game.

05/09/2026

First trail for this 4.5 month old Ladner cur. 175 yards with one 90° turn and 2 hour lay time. In this reel you can see he overshot the turn when he is walking back towards me, but he corrected himself and worked it out. He did a fantastic job and will be challenged much more on the next one.

One of the biggest challenges for a tracking dog is ignoring distractions. In the real world, a wounded deer trail may c...
03/10/2026

One of the biggest challenges for a tracking dog is ignoring distractions. In the real world, a wounded deer trail may cross paths with all kinds of tempting scents - raccoons, hogs, coyotes, and other wildlife.

During training, we intentionally introduce those distractions so the dog learns an important lesson: stay on the track.

This raccoon was found as roadkill and repurposed as a training aid. By placing strong off-target scent near a training track, we teach the dog that the only scent that matters is the one they were started on.

A good tracking dog isn’t the one that chases every smell in the woods. It’s the one that works through distractions and finishes the job.

Realistic training creates reliable dogs when it matters most.

01/19/2026

We just had one opening come available for February. This will not last long.

Some of the most important work we do never happens on a recovery call.We’ve been swamped. One of the busiest tracking s...
12/15/2025

Some of the most important work we do never happens on a recovery call.

We’ve been swamped. One of the busiest tracking seasons we’ve had to date, with some of the best work our team has accomplished. Long days, tough conditions, and dogs doing exactly what they’ve been trained to do when it matters most.

But today isn’t about numbers or recoveries.

Today is about mentorship.

Over the past year, Kenny has been working long-distance with Clayton, mentoring from Florida to North Carolina. Reviewing videos, offering honest feedback, answering questions, and watching steady progress take shape. This weekend, Clayton made the trip down to work with us in person, and what we saw confirmed everything we’d hoped for.

The difference was clear. The work we saw on the ground was night and day compared to those early videos. Better handling, clearer communication, more confident dogs, and a deeper understanding of the process. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from effort, humility, and putting in the work when no one is watching.

We hope Clayton feels the trip was worth it. We’re confident he does. He’s heading home with new experiences, a stronger friendship, and guidance that will help take both him and his dogs to another level.

This is the part of this work that matters most.

Sadi and her dog Gunner are a tracking team out of Arkansas, and today their worst nightmare happened. While working a t...
11/29/2025

Sadi and her dog Gunner are a tracking team out of Arkansas, and today their worst nightmare happened. While working a track on public land, a so-called “hunter” shot Gunner in an attempt to claim the deer the team was recovering.

Gunner survived, but barely. As of the latest update, he’s facing a leg amputation. Anyone who’s ever watched a dog put its heart into this work knows exactly how much that costs, physically and emotionally.

I’ve met Sadi, spoke with her and her husband about training tactics, and seen how much tracking means to them. This isn’t just a hobby for her or for any of us. It’s a calling, and what happened today is a real threat to every tracking team in the country.

This kind of behavior isn’t just unethical, it’s dangerous. We’re going to push this issue, loudly and relentlessly, until the punishment matches the crime.

Gunner’s vet bills are going to be heavy. If you’re able, here’s Sadi’s CashApp. Anything helps, and every bit goes toward getting Gunner the care he deserves.

A lot of first-time handlers don’t realize what they’re stepping into…Training your first tracking dog sounds simple, un...
11/25/2025

A lot of first-time handlers don’t realize what they’re stepping into…

Training your first tracking dog sounds simple, until you’re actually doing it. Wounded game recovery isn’t obedience, it isn’t bird work, and it sure isn’t “just follow the blood.” It’s its own world with its own rules, and that catches a lot of new handlers off guard.

There are real rewards to starting your first dog yourself. You learn with the pup, you see every breakthrough, and you build a bond the hard way. But here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud: your first dog usually pays for your education. Not because you’re careless, just because you’re both learning at the same time in a discipline that demands precision.

What makes it tougher is the mountain of terrible advice floating around. Tracking might be the most misinformation heavy corner of the working dog world. A few easy recoveries turn half the internet into “experts,” and young dogs end up paying for it.

Can a brand new handler train a solid tracking dog? Absolutely.
But not by winging it. Not by guessing. And not by copying whatever is trending online this week.

A well started dog will carry you for years. A poorly started one will remind you of every shortcut you took.

If you’re new to the tracking world and want direction that actually builds a dependable recovery dog, I’m here to help at Mullins Dog Training. The beginning matters, and it sets the tone for everything that comes after.

Some folks want a tracking dog because it looks cool. Around here, we build dogs that actually find deer, not just look ...
11/18/2025

Some folks want a tracking dog because it looks cool. Around here, we build dogs that actually find deer, not just look the part on Facebook.

We can only build as high as the foundation you start with. The right breed, the right line, and the right temperament make life a whole lot easier on both of us. A good dog still needs work, but a bad fit will have you fighting uphill the whole way.

Every track teaches something. Every mistake exposes something. And every dog tells the truth about the work you’ve put in. You don’t get a dependable tracker by hoping… you get it by doing.

If you’re serious about getting a dog started the right way, or fixing the one you’ve got, message the page.
And if you’re still in the “thinking about getting a pup” stage, We offer free consultations for dog and breed selection. Might as well stack the deck in your favor from day one.

If you want a dog that actually earns its reputation, let’s get to work.

“Elk don’t use interdigital glands like whitetails, so training is ‘completely different and way harder.’”At least that’...
11/14/2025

“Elk don’t use interdigital glands like whitetails, so training is ‘completely different and way harder.’”
At least that’s what the social media experts keep preaching.

Meanwhile… nobody told the dogs we’ve trained that. They go from whitetail to elk without blinking. Elk still pump out the same pheromones through other glands, and that’s what the dog locks onto. The scent picture changes a little, but the chemistry is still there. The dog reads the whole track, not one tiny piece of it.

Folks love to make this stuff sound complicated.
Dogs don’t. They just work.

Some people talk with confidence, our training speaks with results.

And here’s the proof…

If you track for the public, do yourself (and the people calling you) a favor, have at least two dogs, even if you work ...
11/03/2025

If you track for the public, do yourself (and the people calling you) a favor, have at least two dogs, even if you work one at a time. One dog can carry you, right up until the day it can’t. Injury happens, fatigue hits, and every now and then, you’ll have a track where the hunter, or you, want confirmation before calling it. A second dog lets you verify, not guess or call someone else in for confirmation.

This only works if both dogs are trained individually. The “backup dog” that never sees the woods is useless when the pressure hits. They all need real tracks, real decisions, real mistakes, and real wins.

My approach is simple- the young dog starts unless I know we’re stepping into something that demands the veteran. That’s the only way the younger dog ever becomes the dog you trust.

Multiple dogs is being prepared. It’s respecting the job, the animal we’re trying to recover, and the people counting on us.

10/31/2025

Everybody knows the hunting industry is full of stuff designed to empty your wallet. “Scent eliminating” sprays, new camo patterns every season, magic attractants that promise the world…we’ve all seen it.

Now the tracking side is starting to look the same way.

Bottled training scent, freeze-dried blood, and tanned hides dipped in mystery juice. All marketed like you have to buy it or your dog will never figure it out.

Truth is, you don’t need any of that. If you want a dog that can actually find wounded deer in the real world, not just play games in the yard, keep it simple:

Deer hooves, a realistic challenging training plan, and time spent working.

That’s it!

No gimmicks.
No shortcuts.
No magic scent in a bottle.

A good tracking dog is built through repetition, problem solving, and you showing them what the job actually is.

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