He’s a 9 week old black lab. I first started with a .22 cal and he didn’t even move. Then I shot a .223 cal. around him and he just sat there and looked to where I shot. Do you think he’d be able to handle the sound of a 12 gauge? I don’t know how much louder a 12 gauge is than a .223 but I just want to know if he’ll be able to handle it. I’m trying to make him a hunting dog. This is my first hunting dog. His ad did hunt and his mom did a little bit. Any tips to make him a great hunting dog?! Oh I almost forgot I don’t know if this was helping him or not but I had a 5 month blue heeler with us and she didn’t move either..but they were kind of playing but not vigorously just walking around by us. I thought it would help him to have some other dog there. I didn’t know if this would take his mind off of it or not, but he would look up every time we shot. I also wanted to know will he be a better hunting dog if I get him neutered? Thank You so much to all who answer!! I really do Appreciate it!