Aiming an Ultrasonic Device at a Neighbor's Dog
No law names the device, but pointing one at an animal you do not own creates cruelty, nuisance and trespass exposure. And you cannot see what it does.
Apartment Living
Rugs and Underlay for a Dog That Runs and a Cat That Lands
The pad does the work, not the rug. What IIC means, why your lease may already require floor covering, and how to treat a cat's landing zones.
Soundproof Curtains vs Window Inserts for Dog Barking
Curtains and window inserts do two different jobs for a dog that barks at the window: one adds mass, the other removes the trigger. Here is which you need.
The Gap Under Your Door: Real Numbers for Pet Noise
A door sweep is the cheapest fix for barking that escapes into the hallway. Two vendors quote wildly different numbers for it. Here is which one holds up.
Do Acoustic Panels Block Dog Barking? Not the Way You Think
Acoustic panels are rated for absorption, not blocking. Here is what NRC and STC mean, what panels do for pet noise, and what they never do.