# Sound Proof Puppy Training

> Sound desensitization training app for puppies and dogs. (iPhone/iPad app by Amy Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-proof-puppy-training/id700513321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amy Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/700513324)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-proof-puppy-training/id700513321/reviews.md

## What is Sound Proof Puppy Training?

Have you ever wondered why some dogs are so calm around noisy environments, while others look nervous and stressed? There are many loud, new and unusual sounds a dog must get used to as a domestic pet or working dog.

Training our dogs to be comfortable with sound is essential to having a calm, well-adjusted dog. As new puppy owners you can start this training from 8 weeks of age.  As a breeder you can start this from 3 weeks of age. 


After teaching puppy class for several years I needed a way to assist clients to get their puppies comfortable around environmental noise. So I wrote this App.

## Key features

- Puppy sound desensitization
- Environmental noise training
- Calm dog development
- Early age training (from 3 weeks)
- Assists puppy class clients

## Chart rankings

- #85 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Sound Proof Puppy Training?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for puppy conditioning
- 👍 Effective for desensitization
- 👍 Helps create confident pets
- 👍 Useful for breeders
- 👍 Recommended by trainers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Vibration feature for grooming
- 👍 Can record custom sounds
- 👍 Gradual volume increase helpful
- 👍 Works for cats and kittens too

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some sounds inaccurate
- 🐛 Sound quality issues
- 🐛 Overcharged for app
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Sounds don't work
- 🐛 No background audio
- 🐛 No AirPlay support
- 🐛 Doesn't use Bluetooth speakers
- 🐛 Not worth the price
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy
- 🐛 Gets stuck on sounds/screens
- 🐛 Sounds barely audible
- 🐛 Puppy ignored most sounds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sounds don't work
- App doesn't work
- Cannot stop sounds without closing app
- Gets stuck on sounds and screens
- Sounds not audible
- App not found after purchase
- Sounds don't play via Bluetooth speaker
- Doesn't use Bluetooth/wifi speakers

**Most requested features**

- AirPlay support
- Background audio
- Doorbell sounds
- Door knocking sounds
- Footsteps sounds
- Dremel tool sound
- More dog sounds
- More thunder sounds
- More siren sounds
- More animal noises
- User-added sounds
- Trial version
- Run in background
- Add more sounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-proof-puppy-training/id700513321/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It helped Training for New Year’s Eve

*2026-01-01*

Great app, it made New Year’s Eve easy for our puppy with a few days training beforehand. Just missing AirPlay and background audio!

### 4/5 — It’s ok.

*2024-03-29*

Some sounds don’t seem accurate to me but otherwise it does what it says.

### 3/5 — Overcharged

*2024-03-26*

I purchased the app expecting to pay the $3.99 it was advertised to be but was immediately charged $7.57 for the app. I understand taxes and fees but not almost double the cost of the app. 

Once in the app, some of the sounds are not very good. The cat for example, is a cat purring not meowing. The “thunder” is that of a gentle rainstorm with low distant rumbling thunder not the loud bangs that we get here in Texas. 

I’m still exploring the app but these are the things I’ve noticed so far.

### 2/5 — Wanted to love it

*2023-10-20*

But it wouldn't use the Bluetooth/wifi speakers I have, even though all other phone sounds were playing through them. I wanted to be able to make sounds come from other rooms in the house or the room we are in and not just from my phone.

### 5/5 — Great for desensitization and counter conditioning

*2023-03-12*

I use this app with every litter. I play different sounds multiple times a day. I play the airplane noises in the car to get my puppies ready for a plane ride. I also use the app to help dogs get ready for a new baby. I would love to have the app play in the background so I can use my phone while the sounds play.

### 1/5 — The sound doesn’t work.

*2023-03-11*

This is useless.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-01-22*

Sounds do not work on my iPhone or iPad.

### 2/5 — iOS 16.1 sounds don’t work

*2022-11-26*

Bought this app a couple of years ago - it worked. Opened it today and all the sounds don’t work

### 1/5 — No sound at all

*2022-11-20*

None of the sounds work at all very disappointed and a waste of £3.50!!

### 2/5 — A little disappointing

*2022-06-24*

I would have thought doorbell sounds would have been in there. Also, the sound quality of many of the sounds are not very realistic. I could have just recorded these sounds on my computer and played them in a loop. Not worth 5.49 or even 0.99. It needs to have a trial version to avoid disappointment in my opinion. Fantastic idea though.

## Frequently asked questions about Sound Proof Puppy Training

### What does the Sound Proof Puppy Training app do?

This app is designed to help owners train their puppies and dogs to become comfortable with a variety of environmental sounds. It aims to reduce stress and nervousness in dogs exposed to loud or unusual noises, promoting a calmer demeanor.

### When can I start using this app with my puppy?

New puppy owners can begin using the training methods from 8 weeks of age. For breeders, training can be initiated even earlier, from 3 weeks of age, to foster early comfort with sounds.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, providing a completely free resource for dog owners.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for new puppy owners, breeders, and individuals who have attended puppy classes. It's particularly useful for those who want to ensure their dogs are well-adjusted and not stressed by common environmental noises.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-06-26

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1 — 2023-04-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0 — 2022-11-16

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.18 — 2018-12-06

Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.17 — 2018-08-01

Feature: Sounds can be played in silent mode

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