Hi I have golden cocker from working stock that is gun shy.
I believe it was caused by a firework that went off extremely low over our house last year when he was around 4-5 months old. Since then I have tried him with a 28g at distance and also a starter pistol, starter pistol he was ok with at distance when playing with his favourite frisbee and the shotgun he was scared of still.
He is the hardest worker and keenest dog I have ever been around and he loves it, it's such a shame I can't use him. He is about 14 months old.
Just wondering if there is anyone out there who has been through this or knows of anyone who specialises in this whether it can be trained out of him etc.
If anyone has any advice please contact me.
Thanks