Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Lorelei,
Certificates of Deposit won't come with gun shot training, unless you go into the bank with a gun to cash them in - but I would not recommend that.
Hope that helps!
Bubble wrap is a good start as are the toy cap guns you can get at WalMart and toy stores.
People generally use starter pistols with .22 caliber blanks. Depending where you live, that may still be problematic.
You can also get sound effects recordings on a CD or from the internet. Search for 'Sound Effects gunshots' One example, http://soundbible.com/tags-gun.html
A good whip crack can also approximate a gunshot.
The first 20 minutes of 'Saving Private Ryan'.
One thing about using a recording is that unless you have a really good sound ($$$) system, it won't accurately reproduce the sharpness of the sound a real starter pistol makes.
What you really looking for is a sharp, semi-loud, unexpected cracking sound.
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
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How about metal pots and pans dumped onto hard flooring? Loud 'scary' unexpected noises can help desensitize, and you can also encourage your dog to explore the pots and pans after they've fallen by hiding treats and encouraging him to sniff them out. I imagine it'd be a cheap, easy way to at least help him relax when everyone else wants to clap their hands over their ears and cringe.
How about metal pots and pans dumped onto hard flooring?
Ouch! My poor floors! Just kidding
Actually, I have found that one of the best, cheapest and convenient "fake gun shot noise" ideas is to take two 2X4s (or similar sized pieces of wood...) and smack then together length wise. It is loud, sharp and safe. I do it in the garage (you know, where the scrap wood piles up...) and it echos!
After the pup/dog is used to that, see if you can find an outdoor range that you can visit once in a while. Do some easy OB in the parking lot and give lots of treats!!!
Elizabeth Laws Webboard User Reg: 03-19-2010
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My air popper is a little louder than the microwave. Especially if I put a metal bowl out to catch the popcorn. It's just as easy as microwave if you don't have one yet, and they're cheap.
A friend 0f mine from Australia sent me two CDs called "Scary Sounds" for dog desensitizing. Couldn't find em on the net but the above link is pretty close to the same thing. The ones I have automatically adjust the volume on the disk so the CD player doesn't need to be monitored. I just turn on the CD player, put it next to the dogs crate, then go to bed. Obviously, if your dog is really sensitive I would monitor for the first few times until you get the proper acceptable starting volume. I primarily use the CDs for new pups.
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