Thread: dog a little gun shy

Hi guys

So I am sure this has come up and yes I accept that it was my poor initial training that made my dog a little gun shy.

So I have a 1 year old lab and take him out shooting for ducks. Good points: retrieves ducks, drops them at my feet and finds ones I cant see after they go down, in both bush/water etc. Does this at a high level, Bad Points: shivers a little when pull shotgun to shoulder, puts head down when shooting and can just stay still some times after a series of shots. mind you this only happens ssometimes.

Now I would like my dog to get over it, I clearly have related negative thoughts with the gun,

Any ideas?

Quick fixes? (unlikely)

Training tips?