Gun dog hearing loss prevention?

[UplandJim]

My Chessie Augustus will be 10 in August and his hearing just ain’t what it used to be, saw another post where some folks had ideas about ways to communicate with dogs with hearing loss, but was just wondering if anyone knew of or had experience with any kind of ear protection for dogs as I am certain his loss is associated with gun fire…. He has had many thousands of rounds fired in his near proximity.
Of course he is a Chesapeake and he may just be deciding he doesn’t need my help with anything

 

[Alaskan swamp collies]

Every one of my goldens has suffered from hearing loss. My 16 year old can barely hear a gunshot. My 12 year old can only hear a whistle if i blow till I’m red in the face. Wish it was different.

 

[remy3424]

My GSPs have all been deaf to my voice at times it seems.

 

[Red Ryder]

My Chessie Augustus will be 10 in August and his hearing just ain’t what it used to be, saw another post where some folks had ideas about ways to communicate with dogs with hearing loss, but was just wondering if anyone knew of or had experience with any kind of ear protection for dogs as I am certain his loss is associated with gun fire…. He has had many thousands of rounds fired in his near proximity.
Of course he is a Chesapeake and he may just be deciding he doesn’t need my help with anything

I don't believe its hunting that is causing the problem. We have two Vizsla s that are hard of hearing and neither one hunted

 

[Red Ryder]

My GSPs have all been deaf to my voice at times it seems.

situational hearing, mine wont come when called but open an Oreo package and she will wake out of a dead sleep

 

[Wind River]

Those “silent whistles” can get their attention. Worth a try.