How to Make a Gun-Shy Dog, Gun Steady?

Deer Dog Q&A - Hem T asks how to make a gun-shy dog, gun steady?
For more on dog training check out my Deer Dog Blueprint Series at:
Our Website: biggameindicat...
Get it now: blueprintshop....
FaceBook: / biggameindicatingdogs
Instagram: / biggameindicatingdogs
For my general dog training series:
Our Website: www.thepaumiko...
Get it now: buypaumikonz.c...
Facebook: / paumikodogtraining
Instagram: / paumikodogtraining
Check out our Podcast:
KZbin: / channel
Itunes: itunes.apple.c...
Facebook: / the-paul-michaels-revo...
Instagram: / thepaulmichaelsrevolution
Or if you want a copy of my book Hunting Lucky:
Get you copy: huntinglucky.c...
Facebook: / hunting-lucky-21035774...
Instagram: / huntinglucky

[@TroubleActual]

Very well said mate. I have this issue with my malanois. I think she was abused before i got her.

[@lumay333]

Very glad I found this video, thank you! Recently moved to a small village I discovered that my dog (cairn cross) went from being gun shy and scared of loud and strange noises to being very gun shy. If we go for a walk doesnt matter the direction, the game shooting can be heard nearly every day in a distance. It is not close at all, but as soon as my dog hears it, this is the end of the walk and she pulls back home. If she was off the lead she would just run away. Today when we went for a walk she heard the shots, so I decided to bring her closer to the noise, even though it was very distant. The dog tried to walk with me, then at some point just shuts down, gets very stiff, looking around but not seeing, panting. I had to carry her back home as she would not walk at all. The dog learnt gun shyness from an older dog when she was about 6 years old, until then she was absolutely fine with all sort of loud noises. At present I just can't walk her longer distances at all, just a close home proximity for toilet. Will go through your videos and try to plan a solution. I believe too, this can be fixed, especially that she never got spooked by the gun shot or such.

[@markjones4031]

Great advice in this video much appreciated , thanks 👍

[@seanhanratty5508]

Good man yourself ! Some great advice. there. You're right when you say don't reward a dog when it does the wrong move! A lot of people 'molly cuddle' their dog too much even when they know that the dog has done the opposite of what they are trying to teach them!

[@timmonapier8832]

I found a combination of the two methods worked for me. I started with the dog on long lead doing a set of command exercises for a week. Next put the missus down the other end of the paddock with the 22 and went through the exercises while completely ignoring the missus firing away. Gradually got closer and closer over a couple of week to the point the dog ignored the shots. repeated process with big banger only took a couple of sessions.

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

Awesome man. Stoked this video helped you!

[@sasha_l]

My dogs great around guns n hunting but terrified specifically of fireworks he isn't able to see. Unique fear I haven't been able to fix but using ur approach has helped massively, legend thx bro

[@lovetofishneosheo1829]

I have been following your instructions. I am working with one that's a beautiful English pointer she's about 11 months old now in the beginning she would duck her head and tuck her tail and run like someone kicked her in the ass. With a very low pop. I opened a can of beer and she layed under my truck for 2 hours. Now I can shoot a very loud air rife while walking with her and she moves to heel position. Thank you for your video. Hopefully some day she will be a top knotch bird dog. You're video definitely saved her life.

[@lovetofishneosheo1829]

@Dr-Awesome not me I could never shoot a dog never. But the dog did really seem to be suffering. I mean after all its more humane than an animal suffering. I should have been more clear. Saved as in doing what the breed was intended for. Not to mention that the dog has over 1500 dollars invested in it. Over 15 hundred

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

Hey mate that's awesome. Really stoked to hear this video has helped in that way!

[@fredhammer8327]

Bloody good Paul,makes sense,thanks fred hammer taihape

[@porchekid6848]

grat advice i will try it on my lab

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

Sweet. Hope it helps mate. Let us know how you get on.

[@myworkchannel5488]

There are several ideas worth trying Work out why you are shy - the first step to solving a problem is understanding why it is there. Be comfortable with yourself - this makes it less difficult when you are with others. Ju?t do it - you will gain confidence by taking action - especially by doing things which stretch your limits. (I discovered these and more tips from sebs shyness tactic website )

[@devinb3397]

I wish my jack Russell’s were gun shy 😂 they’ll literally run and sit Infront of me when I’m trying to sight in

[@chuckie107]

I appreciate your video bc I've got a blue heeler who's 3 and rescued him from shelter 2yrs ago and my family we are big time hunters and found out yesterday he is super gun shy and when my 12ga went off he went out the window that was halfway down and never looked back. So I am definitely gonna have to give your 2nd method a try and should I find a smaller gun with less of a bang or stay with 12ga?

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

Definitely smaller gun with less bang. When you say you found out he's gun shy by firing a 12 gauge and he went out the window, does that mean the first time you fired a gun with him was a 12 gauge while he was in a car or something? There's a lot that goes into proper introduction to gun fire. Including building up to it and using a clapper etc. It's also really good to do a lot of basic training first so you have a good line of communication with the dog, trust, relationship, respect. It's all in the blueprint. blueprintshop.net/product-page

[@chuckie107]

@@biggameindicatingdogs2188 he was in the truck and I was bout 15yds and did not know he was like that, it actually didn't even come to mind bc I guess I was just used to my last heeler that had since pup till the end got wound up when I'd shoot cause he new there was something on the ground or falling, but I also did introduce him to guns when he was 2mos by shooting rifle. I like the idea of a clapper

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

@@chuckie107 Yea doing it the wrong way with some dogs can do that with one shot. The dog wasn't necessarily already like that. It could have just had reaction to the shot gun the first time. 2 pieces of flat wood and you have a clapper man.

[@chuckie107]

@@biggameindicatingdogs2188 cool and ya bc of my bonehead careless move I have put even more work ahead of me now, cause the sight of a gun in your hands and he's out.... I'm literally kicking myself for not thinking ahead, and thank you for taking time out of your day to reply and the advice, I'm definitely gonna need it all.

[@biggameindicatingdogs2188]

Have you got good control of the dog? Stop, go, turn, heel? @@chuckie107

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

but...... why is the dog gun shy?

[@SonoranAstro]

Jason McDonald i have a rescue and he is horrified by gunfire.

[@georgefairweathermoonlight4]

@@SonoranAstro thats a different story, ,,,,if the dog is setup right then there is no gun shynesss

[@SonoranAstro]

Jason McDonald yes no doubt, he was just genuinely afraid of guns period. Thats how i noticed. Its a long road to get him back and running

[@christianlewis815]

@@SonoranAstro same