Send in the Hounds Deer Tracking

Not applicable. The business provides professional wounded deer recovery using certified tracking dogs, not general dog training programs. Educational resources for training tracking dogs are available through UBT, including PDF guides and testing events, but no structured training programs are offered to the public.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by location, individual tracker, and circumstances; hunters are advised to contact local trackers directly for rates.

Send in the Hounds Deer Tracking is a professional wounded deer recovery service in Kentucky, operated by Wesley Smith, a UBT Certified blood tracking dog handler. The business uses two certified tracking dogs — Rosie, a Redbone Coonhound, and Merlin, a Teckel (wirehaired dachshund) — to locate wounded whitetail deer after archery, crossbow, or rifle shots, even in tough conditions, thick cover, or after long delays. While the service is focused on deer recovery for hunters, the organization United Blood Trackers (UBT), which the trainer is affiliated with, provides extensive resources for those seeking to train their own blood tracking dogs, including training guides, breed recommendations, and testing programs. The trainer does not offer general dog training services for pet owners but specializes exclusively in training and deploying dogs for game recovery. The UBT website offers downloadable resources for aspiring trackers, including how to acquire and train a tracking dog, but does not provide direct training services to the public.

The business is not a general dog trainer for pet owners; it is a specialized service for hunters needing help recovering wounded game. Dog owners interested in training their own blood tracking dogs can access educational materials through UBT, join the organization to network with experienced trackers, and attend testing events to certify their dogs.

The trainer does not offer training for pets, behavior modification, obedience, or general dog training. The service is limited to professional deer recovery using certified tracking dogs.

The UBT organization encourages individuals to read John Jeanneney’s book “Tracking Dogs for Finding Wounded Game” and join UBT to access training resources and connect with experienced members.

The business does not train dogs for pet owners, breed dogs, or provide any pet-related services beyond wounded game recovery.

The trainer’s dogs are trained and certified specifically for blood tracking in hunting contexts, not for general obedience or companion dog training.

Accomplishments

Wesley Smith is a UBT Certified tracker with two certified tracking dogs: Rosie (Redbone Coonhound) and Merlin (Teckel). Merlin recovered his first deer at 4 months old. The business is affiliated with United Blood Trackers, a national organization that certifies and tests blood tracking dogs and handlers.

How to Get Started!

For hunters needing deer recovery, contact Wesley Smith via phone, text, or Facebook message. For those seeking to train their own tracking dog, join UBT, access training resources on the website, read John Jeanneney’s book, and attend UBT testing events.