Ear Protection for Dogs

Try this. I saw at an fly-in

http://www.eaa323.org/e060802/I58.jpg

Shirley wrote:

Does anyone know where to purchase ear protection for dogs being taken in
single-engine airplanes? It supposedly exists, but I haven't been able to
locate it. Would appreciate any/all help.

--Shirley

"John Harlow" wrote:

Their pireps always describe the ride as "rough".

LOL! Good one!

Yeah, I know their bark is equally loud, but I think if I had to hear myself
scream for an hour or two non-stop, it might be unpleasant for my ears, too!

I know some veterinarians say it's not a worry ... my concern is more for the
comfort of the dog, as clearly some handle the noise fine and some hate it,
fear it, whatever.

Thanks for the laugh.
--Shirley

Ross Richardson wrote:

Try this. I saw at an fly-in

http://www.eaa323.org/e060802/I58.jpg

Yes! That's what was described to me. Wonder if that was "homebuilt" or
purchased? do you know? I know some dogs would hate to wear it, feel
self-conscious and all that (!!), but mine is a real Attention Brat, she loves
wearing the latest thing! Seriously, she may tolerate the noise fine, but I'd
feel better if I at least made some attempt to protect her ears.

Thanks for posting the pic.
--Shirley

Strapping a couple of elbow pads on a dogs head is ridiculous.

Ross Richardson wrote:

Try this. I saw at an fly-in

http://www.eaa323.org/e060802/I58.jpg

Shirley wrote:

Does anyone know where to purchase ear protection for dogs being taken in
single-engine airplanes? It supposedly exists, but I haven't been able to
locate it. Would appreciate any/all help.

--Shirley

Shirley wrote:


I know some veterinarians say it's not a worry ... my concern is more for the
comfort of the dog, as clearly some handle the noise fine and some hate it,
fear it, whatever.

You won't hurt your dogs hearing. As for the comfort level you have to
handle that like anything else. You do it like trainers train hunting
dogs and gunfire. You start blasting while the dog is right there you
may create a gun shy dog. You have to start gradually with low noises
while the dog is engaged in something else, gradually getting louder
until you can fire right over your dogs head. So put the dog in the
plane and taxi around at idle, gradually increasing power. Maybe a few
high speed taxiis down the runway.

"Judah" wrote in message
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"3 out of 5 veterinarians don't recommend hearing protection for dogs in
airplanes..."



Well, to be fair, I have no idea what a scientifically valid survey of vets
would turn up. It was three of three of vets I consulted. But it's
entirely possible those are the only three vets in the world who don't
recommend hearing protection.

Unlikely as hell. But possible.

Pete

you got that right, and people happily spend tons of $ on their pets.
I know someone that just forked over $100 for a bark translator...

Rich


You know, given the number of questions this topic generates, some
entrepreneur ought to be all over this.....

"Rich" wrote in message
om...
you got that right, and people happily spend tons of $ on their pets.
I know someone that just forked over $100 for a bark translator...

"Food! Food! FOOD!"

Occasionally, "Let me out."

"Food! Food! FOOD!"

Michael

John Harlow wrote:

Dogs bark at what - 400 decibels?

Yes. And according to larsen, they're yelling "HEY"

"Blanche" wrote in message
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sound-deadening enclosure for your pet

hm...interesting. but if it reduces the sound to a reasonable
level, how would air flow be affected?

Air flow would be affected, but I'm pretty sure it could be done without
causing suffocation. However, to do this would likely involve rigging up a
source of air directly from outside, hence the "getting out of hand"
comment.
I'm not the best handyman, though. Someone with decent mechanical skills
might think such a thing would be a snap to build.