Salop Matt Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hay folks we all make loads of fuss about our hearing when we are shooting and we have so many options when it comes to ear defence. But as strange a question as this may sound : What damage if any is shooting likely to have on our dogs ? Also is there anyway we can look after / protect our dogs hearing ? Am not suggesting ear defenders with a chin strap tp to keep them on but i dont want bryn in 10 years time to be deff or have a constant ringing in his ears ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah I have been thinking of the same thing recently. But a dog needs to listen to the commands of the owner and he cant listen if he got something blocking his ears. And you dont want to for safety reasons. DF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'm guessing here but I would think 1) the dogs are not close enough to the gunfire for there to be any potential for damage 2) a dog's ears have much more natural protection than humans and 3) they probably don't live long enough to have what could be considered prolonged exposure. Interesting point. WGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Quite a few old gun digs go deaf , but I do not think there is much you can do about it. My 12 year old golden retriever is going deaf , and its not just thats she is getting bloody minded. The sure test is if you can open a packet of crisps or chocky digestives next to the dog and its unaware of you doing it , then the dog is getting very deaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Quite a few old gun digs go deaf , but I do not think there is much you can do about it. My 12 year old golden retriever is going deaf , and its not just thats she is getting bloody minded. The sure test is if you can open a packet of crisps or chocky digestives next to the dog and its unaware of you doing it , then the dog is getting very deaf. My retreiver is not deaf then. she can hear a packet of crisps being opend from half a mile away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am a lady shooter, and funnily enough, when I go pigeon shooting, and take my springer spaniel, she sits in the hide with me. As she in so close proximity with me, I take a extra pair of ear defenders with me , 1 for me 1 for the dog ! They soon get used to wearing them. You may laugh, but a dogs hearing is so sensitive, why ruin it because the dog looks daft. No-one sees (hopefully) I also worry when people drag their dogs round clay pigeon shoots. Dont they realise the damage they are doing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Am thinking of trying cotton wool ! Iv never taken bryn to a clay shoot or actually on a propper session in the feild but for when we go beating this coming season i want him to be happy round multipul shot sounds and considering taking him to a clay ground but only for a half hour spell and not in close proximity to any of the stands, am sure he wont be phased by it and its only a one off. Although there is a chap i know whos dog would be most put out if his dad went clay shooting without him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 beating is fine without hearing protection, no beaters wear hearing protection that I know of as you simply aren't that close to the shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.