Quick answer: Not on their own. Acoustic panels make barking sound less harsh inside your home, because they stop it echoing. But barking still travels through doors, windows and walls, so panels will not stop neighbours hearing it. Door seals, a solid door, closed windows and training help most for neighbours.

Key takeaways

  • Panels make barking less harsh inside.
  • They do not stop neighbours hearing it.
  • Door seals, windows and training help most.

Inside your home

A bare, tiled flat makes every bark ring. Panels and rugs soften it, which is nicer for you. Put them near where the dog spends most of its time.

Will panels stop neighbours hearing?

No. Sound leaks through the main door gap, windows and shared walls. Panels do not block that. See neighbour noise.

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Dog noise at home infographic
Dog noise: panels vs seals diagram

What helps neighbours

Fit a door seal or draught strip on the main door. Close windows, especially those facing the corridor. Keep the dog's bed away from the shared wall and the door.

A calmer dog

Many dogs bark at corridor noise. Covering the view of the corridor can mean fewer triggers. Ask a trainer for help if the barking keeps going.

Talk first

A friendly word with neighbours goes a long way. Tell them what you are doing about the noise. It is easier to fix things before a complaint is made.

Cost

4 to 6 panels cost about S$740 to S$1,110 installed. That is S$185 per panel. A door seal costs far less and does more for the neighbours.

Panel height

Fix panels above the height your dog can jump or scratch. Claws can tear fabric. A big dog may need panels higher than you think.

Rugs

A washable rug helps with echo and is kinder to paws. It also softens the sound of claws on tiles. Wash it often.

What we see on real jobs

Panels alone will not solve a neighbour complaint about barking. A door seal does more for the neighbours; panels do more for you.

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