Thread: Gun Shy Dog

Stole this from elsewhere. This guy took his dog to the clay grounds, sat with dog in the car reassuring the mutt. After a few visits leave dog in the car windows up, then windows slightly open. After a while the dog was taken out and walked until he could take the dog to the shooting area. its hard to reassure your best mate when you are causing the noise. Take it slow.

Originally Posted by chindit

Stole this from elsewhere. This guy took his dog to the clay grounds, sat with dog in the car reassuring the mutt. After a few visits leave dog in the car windows up, then windows slightly open. After a while the dog was taken out and walked until he could take the dog to the shooting area. its hard to reassure your best mate when you are causing the noise. Take it slow.

you drive 2km away from the gunclub, get out of the car and walk towards the gunclub. if the dog is showing nervousness you stop or walk back reassuring the dog.. maybe a food retreat or a retrieve to take the dogs mind off the banging. It may take many many trips to get to a stage where the dog isnt nervous around the gunfire.