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?
A Dog Grooming Parlor will be able be a great help. Book an appointment to drop the dog off and do meet the appointment and deliver the dog. Request a return to pick up the dog in 2 Hours. Head on to a airport and go on a Holiday for at least two weeks, on the return home problem is solved. Otherwise get a doggy catheter and the mutt can wee where ever it likes. |
@triskadecaphobic older dog or a puppy, walking this dog every few hours should erase this habit. Mean time, set boundaries so he can’t enter your listening space. Foldable gates work well. And it’s part of training. how old is the dog? |
Positive reinforcement is a good training method. Food and a Clicker produce great results with communication. The dog can be taught to recognise the 'Click' as the prompt to Wee on the Shagpile (especially when the carpet cleaning service has just left the home). Each successful 'Click' that successfully produces a Wee on the Rug, will be positively reinforced by giving the dog a 8oz fillet of Steak. This really works!! Take note. As a forewarning, the method can result in Turd being discovered on the Shagpile, or in a unfortunate bare footed discovery trod into the Shagpile. |
@triskadecaphobic I can second the recommendation for rugpadusa.com . Great variety of options; high quality and really good customer service. The Superior Lock 1/4” works well for us under a few Nepalese hand-knotted wool rugs; I suspect they would work well under the washable rugs that @tcutter listed and the combined effect should give you good acoustic results. |
