Maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog to help find wounded deer for yourself and your crew of hunting friends and family. You might even want to learn how to train a blood tracking dog yourself.

This video breaks down the first crucial step in teaching a dog competitive tracking. Viewers see how scent introduction, motivation building, and calm focus form the foundation for advanced skills.

Training is how a dog and a human learn to communicate with each other and build a relationship, says Amanda Gagnon.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian My family has never been closer to the ...