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

It's an older rescue dog with a history of abuse. He spent most of his life confined to a cage and became accustomed to relieving himself wherever he could. We're still working on the issue, but for the time being I need a practical floor-covering solution for the listening room.

Ideally, I'm looking for something washable, lightweight, and, if possible, non-absorbent. The size I need is approximately 8 ft × 8 ft.

I have an idea.

The carpet I currently use weighs about 40 lbs and is quite rigid, so removing it after each listening session is a real hassle.

What I’m looking for instead is a soft, sound-absorbing blanket that I can easily lay down during listening and then remove and store afterward.

Ideally something professional or studio-grade that others here might recommend for this kind of temporary acoustic treatment. Maybe a wool blanket ?

Has anyone tried something like this successfully in a listening room?

simple. Audio room is a pet-exclusion zone.

@triskadecaphobic 

These are all relatively thick-pile washable rugs.

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/sb2/thick-pile-washable-area-rugs-c215386-a1500~512794-a2959~431184.html

Besides pile height you want density, which is why a thick, cut-pile rug with a felt pad is considered a good choice. Wool fibers absorb sound better than synthetic but obviously are not as easy to clean.

@audphile1 

+1

I would lay down some absorbent pads and train him

secret is to walk the dog multiple times per day and not wait until he accumulates enough to wet the pads or the floor. This means walking him 5-7 times per day. This is how he will get trained to pee outside only.
Then gradually remove the pads and only have them on the floor for emergencies if you can’t walk him.Good on you for saving the pup!