DIY Project: Cure a Gun-Shy Dog

By Patriot Outdoor News

A gun-shy dog is a man-made problem. Well-balanced, healthy dogs don’t harbor inherent fears of inanimate objects—something has to cause the negative association to develop. Although preventing problems is always better than trying to correct them, if you screwed up your dog’s introduction to the shot, it might be possible to salvage her future. It’s an uphill battle that requires patience and attentiveness to your dog’s body language.

Step One: Develop Prey Drive
For her to overcome the fear, you must let her chase, catch, play with, and even kill prey. Don’t worry about bad habits; you can fix those later. (Besides, …read more