Anybody have there dog trained to track blood trails, and if so how did you go about getting them to do this?

Although tracking wounded deer is not legal in every State it can be the difference in making a recovery or not, on a bad hit.

Here is a link that will point you in the right direction.

http://www.deersearch.org/dog%20training.htm

cowboyfan, I am in the process of training a puppy right now. I am about one month into the training. Currently, I am using pig blood for training purposes. About every four to five days, I take her out and practice. Make the blood trail easy at first and short, maybe 10 yards (about 2-3 oz blood), and allow it to age for a few hours. I place treats along the way that I only use for training. Start them close together at first (1-2 feet) and gradually lengthen them. Only go as far as your dogs attention span (right now for me 30 yards, 4 oz blood), and place something the dog will like at the end of the trail (a dead deer or something dead is the best, but for now I make a dish of her favorite goodies). The best training will come during deer season, but a dog must know what they are doing before it's time. If your puppy is very young, then you may want to take her dinner bowl at the end of the trail. Praise is very important. Also have a leash and collar (or harness) that you use only for this purpose. Here is a book that is a must have is you are serious:

http://www.born-to-track.com/book/order-info.htm

Also, a link to a forum to ask questions:

http://www.thetroutbum.com/messageboardfr.htm

Also deer search is a valuable source. But they are serious recruiters.

Good luck to you and stay patient.