[GotCoffee]

Take a buddy along and get him aways away( 100 to 200 yards) (out of sight) from you and your dog and have him shoot a few shots see how your dog reacts to the shots if no problems then have your buddy start moving closer and closer while still firing a few shots. Make sure the first shots the dog cant see your buddy or the gun.
When I took my dog out the first time as a puppy I didnt know how he'd react to the shot as it turned out my buddy got first shot from around the corrals out of sight and it perked my dogs interest!

[Whootsinator]

My uncle actually bought ear muffs, just regular cheap human shooting muffs, for his dog. It helped train her, until she was able to take them off.

[billy]

just hang out on the couch with Lil bonnie and watch cartoons.
guns and hunting are overrated anyway....