barking dog... make him stop!

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

Reminds me. One of my ideas was to position a Shure SM-57 microphone on the side of the house where the dogs bark. Immediately adjacent would be a couple of Acoustic Research AR-3a speakers connected to my then, state-of-the-art Marantz 40 watt receiver with the volume cranked to the "hurt" level. These speakers would, of course, be aimed at the neighbor's house. Or I could have been more imaginative and set up a "bark sensor" to play Kubrick's 2001 movie theme, Also Sprach Zarathustra...

Don't forget the light show ! I'm sure I could get a dog's attention with my 2400 watt system. Many years ago, I was attending a Phish concert, and decided to walk around and see what it was like from the very rear/top of the lower level of the arena. Right as I entered from the concourse, they were in the middle of that tune as a sonic blast, along with a huge array of spotlights were directed out towards the audience...it was freakin' sensory rattling, and I assure you that no DOG would continue barking after that overload. Not practical, but if it was my very next door neighbor, I'd throw 'em a rawhide first, or a water hose next.

[jeffgrant]

Originally Posted by KC911

but if it was my very next door neighbor, I'd throw 'em a rawhide first

That might not be a good idea. Not sure you want to get the dog used to the idea that every time he barks he gets a nice, chewy rawhide.

[xlr8]

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[KFC911]

Originally Posted by jeffgrant

That might not be a good idea. Not sure you want to get the dog used to the idea that every time he barks he gets a nice, chewy rawhide.

Yeah you right! I hadn't had all of my morning coffee when I posted that brilliant idea...a waterhose it is then