Acoustical Solutions installed AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels at Old Mill Kennel in Northern Virginia. These panels reduced the noise in the facility, which kept the dogs calmer and happier.

At Old Mill Kennel in Leesburg, Virginia, residents drop off their pets when they are going out of town. Owner Mike Edelheit takes every precaution to make sure the kennel is comfortable for all the animals in residence. “This isn’t a shelter, this is a hotel,” says Edelheit, “we do everything we can to keep these dogs happy. It’s not a sales tactic…it’s a moral obligation.” Edelheit’s attitude toward his furry boarders has attracted many notable pet owners to his business, including a Redskins player and politicians from neighboring Washington, DC. Recently, Edelheit began researching ways to reduce noise in the two long buildings where he keeps the dogs indoors. When one dog would start barking, it reverberated off the bare walls and cathedral ceiling, disturbing the other dogs, who in turn would also start barking.

“I am very happy with the results. We started with this small front room a month back and immediately decided to do the two larger spaces. The dogs actually seem calmer where you installed the panels. They don’t get worked up as easily.” — Mike Edelheit, Owner, Old Mill Kennel