Shaggy rug Pet-friendly alternative to a shaggy rug for room acoustics?


Hi everyone,

I recently adopted a dog from an abusive background. While he is settling in, he has a habit of peeing on the stereo room shaggy rug, which means the rug has to go.

That rug did a fantastic job of softening the sound in my stereo room, making the high end sweet and non-harsh. Now that it is gone, the room is too reflective.

Are there any effective floor-based sound dampening solutions that are either pet-accident resistant or significantly easier to clean than a shaggy carpet? parquet maybe ? I am trying to tame first reflections without creating a hygiene nightmare.

Appreciate any suggestions?

triskadecaphobic
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I would try a thin rug with a hardwood floor rug pad underneath.   RUGPADUSA makes rug pads in all thicknesses, from 1/16", 1/8", 1/4", 3/8". 7/16", 1/2".  The Rug pad will help give you the acoustics you had with the shaggy rug. 

Something cheap, several 'washable size' put together, as you might have to toss it before the beast obeys.