: Pair the sound of a gun with something the dog loves.
: If your dog shows fear (cowering, trembling, or running away), stop all shooting immediately . Pushing them further can cause permanent trauma. Gun Shy
: Have an assistant fire a light load from a distance only when the dog is in full pursuit of a bird. The excitement of the chase often masks the fear of the noise. Gradual Progression : Start with hand claps or banging blocks. Move to .22 acorn crimps (very quiet). : Pair the sound of a gun with something the dog loves
: Fire a very low-volume noise (like a cap gun or a starter pistol) from at least 100 yards away while the dog eats. or running away)