Just make it fun! I would wait until your training has got the pup sitting, staying, retrieving well, and learning hand signals well.. Get a friend to stand 50 yards away, and when you hoy the dummy, he shoots, then on command send the pup for the fetch. Gradually bring the gun closer to you., keeping things fun for the pup, no dicipline, allow for a bit of loss of concentration etc If the pup gets frightened you might as well then put the dam gun to its head, i dont know about you, but I couldnt be arsed with a gun shy dog. haha lucky Ive not had one yet. Just kidding. Or am I?
Happy Chr