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)
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.
📉 What does that mean in practice?
- Noise halved: Since decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale, a reduction of ~6 dB cuts perceived loudness in half, and ~12 dB cuts it to a quarter of the original volume.
- High-pitched sounds especially softened: Dogs are more sensitive to high frequencies, so that 12–18 dB drop can dramatically reduce startling or painful noises.
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Hands down the most stress free firework week we have ever had. We spent 3 weeks getting him accustomed to wearing it and then he wore it as soon as it got dark from 1 Nov onwards. This year we had a week of official events right up to last might with one house setting them off at 10pm. 😡
He normally shakes uncontrollably and spends hours sitting on my head but all week I lay on the floor, and he came to lie on me, I held him tight and he fell asleep.
Thankyou.
We purchased 2 of these for our boys, Milo & Doodles, to help them through Firework season. They worked like a dream, both dogs settled and slept without getting stressed out by the noises outside. Thank you
What a lovely company! Went above and beyond for my dog in time for firework night.
Have made a difference paired with the snood to a point it is managable but the poor boy is so reactive to the fireworks that he gets himself worked up, will definitely buy some more as it has helped.
It makes a slight difference to my dog, definitely worth giving it a go, muffles some of it out to help, i have used with calming drops and although it has made it managable, he is such a reactive dog to fireworks.
amazing quality and quick dispatch, has settled my boy right down with all the fireworks.
He’s a 14 month old staffy and he’s a big boy, but he’s a
baby still. the fit is perfect. Thank you so much
great product, price and prompt shipping
These are great! My two collies are terrified of fireworks & the Hush Muffs mute out the noise which calms them down & helps them to relax.
We’ve tried lots of other methods such as white noise & playing the TV loud but the Hush Muffs do the trick!
The months around firework night aren’t as stressful anymore for my boys!
This has been a godsend for my dog, she is calm, relaxed and sleeps, instead of the quivering, scared dog I had during bonfire nights.
We’ve spend £100+ at the vets on meds that don’t work. This muff calms and settles my small dog better than anything we’ve used before.
really fantastic up to now, firework test to come. keeps him calm
I can’t fault the product at all , for normal noises car doors etc however my staffy is super anxious with fireworks , so if they are close by it doesn’t help.
I ordered a medium hush muff for my cocker spaniel, which was too small . Contacted them by email and was given an exchange with no hassle and very quick
Very good communication with you- incredibly helpful. Gradually getting our pooch used to it with tips from the video I discovered. She pushes her head right in now for the treat but it is slow careful progress. Just hope we are ready for the firework season!
Fireworks were going off randomly the other night. My dog was trembling with fear and very unsettled. Popped the hush muff on her and within minutes she was lay down fast asleep!! 4 years we have tried everything to settle her, this really works!!!