Thread: Teaching a whineing dog to shhh

Short rope tied to her and your belt so that she is by your knee, then drop your rifle barrel on her noggin each time she makes a noise. And hunt alone to stop distractions. As she has been used on birds she will want to run ahead and if you do get a shot at a deer you will flatten her ears back with muzzle blast. Teach her signals with hand movements to keep sounds in the bush to a minimum and she will become deaf, although it is amazing how fast they learn the sound of a safety snicking off. Expect to lose the first few deer but in time she will repay you well.

Originally Posted by Spook

Short rope tied to her and your belt so that she is by your knee, then drop your rifle barrel on her noggin each time she makes a noise. And hunt alone to stop distractions. As she has been used on birds she will want to run ahead and if you do get a shot at a deer you will flatten her ears back with muzzle blast. Teach her signals with hand movements to keep sounds in the bush to a minimum and she will become deaf, although it is amazing how fast they learn the sound of a safety snicking off. Expect to lose the first few deer but in time she will repay you well.

Sorry but I personally hold the opinion never e, ever tie a dog to you whilst you also have a loaded weapon in your hands, recipe for an accident.