I don't hunt. But I pretty much ruined our Golden by taking him to the local fireworks. Up to age 4 or so, never bothered by thunder or neighborhood fireworks. Dog went into a panic at the fireworks show, all I could do to try and hold him. Forever after he was a mess for any thunderstorm or any distant pop. He could hear things I couldn't. As advised, start young, start quiet, and slowly build up so the dog gets acclimated.
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