Audio Analysis
Sound Attenuation Analysis of the Hush Muff™
It is important to note first that the hearing range for a dog is around 60Hz-45KHz and testing and research on Soothe and Settle’s Hush Muff has shown that the product effectively attenuates 6-12dB from lower and mid-range frequencies (<300Hz-3KHz) and up to 12-18dB for high frequencies (>4KHz). This suggests an exponential reduction at higher frequencies, which is relevant as dogs will perceive frequencies in excess of 45kHz.
Figure 1 (No Hush Muff, pink noise reference track) *Note all tests done in an untreated environment.
Using spectral analysis, we tested and recorded with and without a Hush Muff concluding its design, and material does function suitably to attenuate sound, providing at least 6dB attenuation across the frequency range.
These figures show that the design of the Hush Muff, which wraps comfortably around the top of the dog’s head, their ears and under their chin as a physical and mental calming device appears to work in conjunction with the sound attenuation created by design that reduces external sound and while it doesn’t cancel noise the Hush Muff is an excellent product for relieving anxiety or stress caused by loud noises, attenuating the pressure level perceived by your dog from fireworks, roadworks, weather events or transport by half.
Figure 2 (Hush Muff on).
In conclusion the Hush Muff is an excellent product to help with attenuating or “muffling” sounds that cause anxieties or fear in dogs should they need it. It does not remove all sound, nor does it cancel noise in the way that noise-cancelling headphones do, however it attenuates the most harmful parts of loud sounds by half at the low end, and as the frequency climbs higher, making these noises more manageable for your pet.
John Rankin BA (Hons), Daniel Miller MDes.
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This is Ruby's first hushmuff and even though we haven't had to use it yet I am very pleased with it. Really well made and easy to use. Will come in very useful during firework season.
Got this for fireworks primarily. Our Greyhound started to be anxious in 2024, but had not displayed any concerns over fireworks for 2 years previously. However, we had a heavy, rumbling storm a week or so ago, and she began to display anxiety again. We tried the Hush Muff for the first time, and it certainly appeared to help her
Fantastic for my assistance dog to give me extra peace of mind that she’s comfortable and protected for cinemas and loud events. Doubles as a pillow too so she ends up fast asleep, snoring through all the loud noises!
Item looks good and is well made. It's taking a little longer for my boy to accept it as he's not keen on having anything on his ears. Patience and practice hopefully will help him.
This product has enriched everyone's life. Whenever we see our Moo in her bonnet we smile. And she won't admit it yet but she has some pretty good snoozes in her bonnet.
She won't yet keep it on once she's up and about so we're still working on the training, but that's not the product a fault, it'll just take her a little while to get used to.
My only complaint is that we can't have one in every colour :-)
Our 7 y/o retired racing greyhound is absolutely petrified of loud noises, especially fireworks, gunshots and thunder. Medical remedies are helpful if the noises are predictable, e.g. fireworks at certain times but not effective for other random events. Have used the Hush Muff a couple of times already when our girl reacted to something and, while not overly impressed with actually wearing it, the effect has been magical. A moment or two of continued tremors and then total calm. Absolutely brilliant.
Good service and very fast response on questions I had regarding my order. Can definitely recommend!
We have used the Hush Muff only once so far, we bought it for the purpose of making flying less stressful, and with that one time that we have been able to use it, it definitely helped to damp the noises and allowed her to be more relaxed. Hopefully these kind of experiences will pay off on long run - very happy with the buy!
The hush muff made my dog more relaxed for Firework on newyears evening. Even though she heard it, but not as loud.
The hush muff made her more comfortable
We used it for NYE, my dog who was first walking around because of stress, went to sleep right away when he wore the hush muff. I would definitely recommend trying it out and make sure you let your dog get used to it step by step and not right away in scary situations.
Perfect for the cold evenings and nights. Our lurcher loves it!
Fantastic customer service too! I emailed to ask to swap colours after ordering. Sorted no problems.
This only took a couple of treats to get my little cutie used to it. As soon as she realised the loud noises of the car disappeared, she was lying down and snoring within a few minutes. I initially bought it for NYE as the fireworks terrify her, although after reading up on it started to use in the car all the time.
She has gone from a terrified, anxious, shaking dog to a happy soothed cutie.
Thank you so much!
Have recommended to friends!
I'm happy with this product. I bought it bc my dog is verry scared of fireworks, wind sounds and thunder. New Year night its always 1 big warzone in the netherlands and it seems it worked a little bit to keep him calm. It seems that he doesn't have a problem to have something over his head and ears specially bc its verre soft. So what I already said I'm happy and I think my dog is also happy that it can block some of the sounds. But yeah its a podenco and with those big ears its hard to block everything.
My Grey instantly loved it🧡 it fit perfect and he took a nap in it! Excited to see how it works with storms and fireworks!
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My poor baby was always nervous in the car, very panty, moving around a lot, generally not having a good time. I'd heard about the Hush Muff online but was a bit skeptical. Went to a doggy market and the lady at the stall was amazing! So helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Chose the right size and tried it on the way home. It totally worked! She just lay down and went to sleep! I've had it a few weeks now and always use it when in the car. Now that she's getting more used to it, it's the best thing I've bought! I feel it must be like having a really nice pillow round your head all the time! She loves it in the car, makes it much less stressful for us all.