dog training tips and questions

[lman]

My GSD used to be gunshy but is now completely deaf. He has started to learn sign language but it's hard to get a deaf dog's attention! He's 13 1/2 years old so he's not complaining.

 

[Jstpssng]

My GSD used to be gunshy but is now completely deaf. He has started to learn sign language but it's hard to get a deaf dog's attention! He's 13 1/2 years old so he's not complaining.

After 13 1/2 years he can expect a lot of consideration from you.

I always thought utilizing those party poppers might be a good way to start curing a dog of fear of noises. Luckily I've never had to deal with it.
Have I ever mentioned that time that my dog ran off on the first day of deer season? That night I was driving the woods roads behind my truck touching off my .357. I finally found her, trapped on my neighbor's second floor deck. She was fine going upstairs but didn't like going down them.

The next morning I was in the local general store, and they said that the game wardens were looking for whoever was shooting the night before. In hindsight I probably should have called and told them.