Dog hearing protection.

[Toliver]

If it has been discussed, I can't find it. Anyone use hearing protection for their dogs at the range or in the duck blind... or anywhere else? I looked at Mutt Muffs but they don't have very strong reviews. Rex Specs have a better review but they're expensive. I don't mind spending the money if they work but of I'd like to hear from people who've had good results from a product.

 

[WOODIE13]

Never used any of those, but Peltor used to make K9 hearing protection, used it on the range and when on helicopters

 

[crackerdave]

How would you know whether they work or not?

 

[Toliver]

The dog doesn't react as much when I fire the .308. Of course she doesn't react much anyway but something is better than nothing on those sensitive German Shepherd ears. I switched to a suppressed rifle and it used sounds like the poppers I used to desensitize since she was a puppy. Now when I shoot she just knows she gets to go find a deer. She absolutely loves it. But this is what I got for her. They fit very snugly.

Rex Specs Ear Pro

Rex Specs Ear Pro are a key piece of PPE for working dogs. The K9 ear protection features a low profile, breathable design that's flexible yet stable on your dog's head.

www.rayallen.com

 

[crackerdave]

Doesn't the dog object to having something on his ears? Does he not shake or paw them off?

 

[Toliver]

Doesn't the dog object to having something on his ears? Does he not shake or paw them off?

Nope. She doesn't like them because they are tight but she puts up with them because she's just good at doing what she's told. But because they fit that way I don't leave them on her the whole time we're hunting. I put them on when I see a deer coming. Which is a pain in the butt which is why I switched to hunting with the suppressed rifle. No need for hearing protection.

 

[crackerdave]

Nope. She doesn't like them because they are tight but she puts up with them because she's just good at doing what she's told. But because they fit that way I don't leave them on her the whole time we're hunting. I put them on when I see a deer coming. Which is a pain in the butt which is why I switched to hunting with the suppressed rifle. No need for hearing protection.

Good dog!
Good solution to the problem,too.