Dainton Deer Tracking

31/10/2026

Happy First Birthday
Miss Ziva D!

29/10/2026

Clinton County Michigan, Shiawasee County Michigan

29/10/2026

We went 2 for 4 today. First 2 are a great recovery! 3 rd was to a property stop- 4 th she did not like at all- 3 big circles and did not line out our advance the track!!

Congratulations to the hunters we were able to recover! Many thanks to the other 2 hunters for calling us out to help and confirm that their deer is ok and still alive…

27/10/2026

Monday 10/26/26 Ziva went 3 for 4. Congrats to the hunters for calling us out to help!
Bucks are rutting up and wait times are very important!
Call and text 517-281-0501.

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

10/25/26 Ziva went 2 for 3! First track deer went 300 yards north and he swung back around and headed south and with in 15 yards from tree stand he was shot from then another 150 yards and found in his 3 rd bed. Congratulations to the hunter for doing everything right!

2nd track deer was pushed way to soon and he went along ways. Ziva started at the hunters last blood and she went south- others thought deer was heading west - then I marked blood - she took it 1/2 mile to road crossing and 1/2 mile of newly planted winter wheat- then into corn field for 3/4 mile. Jumped him 3 times in corn and hunter couldn’t get off another shot. Normally I would mark it and come back 8 hours later, but combines are heading our way… I wanted to get deer out of the corn before the combines make it to us. Out of the corn and on edge of hardwoods deer is 20 yards from us and watches us for 5 minutes before he get up and runs towards a drainage creek. We sit and rest- water Ziva- waited 20 minutes and combine chews up the corn rows that we were just in. We continue the track towards the drainage ditch and he is bedded on other edge- hunter makes a great final shot and we have a recovery! Congratulations to this hunter! Some really great dog work on this track!

24/10/2026

Ziva had a great track this morning! Hunter shot 2 deer last night. 1 st went only 70 yards and second 1 headed west… hunter took care of first deer and then went to track his second and blood trail was not good and was getting dark so he backed out. This morning at 7:30 am

Ziva took the second deer very easily and lost him and had to restart and she picked a different line and tracked up to him in his 3rd bed!
She is so much fun to watch track! She knows what the game is and wants to play hide and seek with the white-tailed deer!!

We track
In Clinton County and surrounding counties
Call and text 517-281-0501.

22/10/2026

Today was a great tack and then the wheels fell off the truck!!!

First track, hunter knew shot was back as buck stepped forward as he released the arrow…. Hunter just left and came back first thing in daylight.. he tracked to property stop and call for help. He was granted permission and Ziva went step for step to his buck!! Super fun and love when she does this…
Congratulations to Clinton county hunter!!

Second track hunter backed out after seeing his arrow… he came back in the morning and tracked 50-75 yards and couldn’t advance the track. Arrow showed stomach material and we wanted to help.
Ziva took the line for just a bit and the wheels fell off.., Search mode.. we circled for the next hour and a half.. restart after restart- she could not trail that deer….
Hunter looked and neighbor found him to the north and I am super glad he found him!!!
We knew deer was dead and Ziva just could not put the pieces together…

Congratulations to the Clinton County hunters!!

10/07/2026

I just wanted to thank all of you! For the people that called, texted, left comments, sent gifts, sent a special message! Thank You! It does help Beth and I!!!
We loved doing our job for the Michigan Hunters! We Loved every moment together helping hunters! We had many great hunts with fellow hunters recovering their game!
Thank You! Thank You! We are Blessed!

29/06/2026

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Jethro Gibbs Dainton
April 10, 2018 - June 29, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved tracking dog, Jethro Gibbs Dainton - Gibbs. A devoted partner, family dog, and tireless tracker, Gibbs followed his mission in the woods with courage, skill, and an unshakable spirit.

Gibbs tracked over 650 white-tailed deer throughout mid-Michigan and tailgated around 327 deer for Michigan hunters. He earned his UBT 1, UBT 2, UBT Off Lead, and UBT 3 certifications from United Blood Trackers - a testament to his instinct, training, and heart.

A cherished member of our family, Gibbs loved our children and grandchildren, cuddling on laps while we watched TV, and hiking in winter and spring to stay fit. In April 2026 he began to favor his left front leg. After exams and X-rays by two local vets, a specialist MRI revealed a peripheral nerve sheath tumor (round cell) involving the left T1 spinal nerve/brachial plexus. The aggressive tumor progressed rapidly, invading his chest cavity and attaching near vital structures. In his final weeks he was kept comfortable on pain medication; we spent quiet days together -looking out at the woods from the tailgate, taking suburban and Ranger rides, and sharing plain cheeseburgers.

Gibbs gave us unconditional love, tireless work, and countless memories. We are grateful for every tracking day, every snuggle, and every moment he stood by our side. I am the luckiest handler (aka – the dope on the end of the rope) in the world to have followed you on your mission in the woods.

Rest easy, my friend. Until we meet again in heaven.