Approximately 30% Answered They Have 'Worried About Bothering Neighbors' with Pet Barking or Sounds. What Are the Practices Implemented for Soundproofing?
A joint survey by NEXER Inc. and Kosho Co., Ltd. revealed that 29.5% of pet owners have worried about causing trouble for neighbors due to their pets' noise, highlighting the need for soundproofing.
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■ 'Noise' Troubles Lurking in Life with Pets
Pets are members of the family, bringing healing and joy to our daily lives.
However, in apartment complexes and densely populated residential areas, barking and footsteps can lead to unexpected disputes.
Therefore, we conducted a questionnaire survey regarding 'Pets and Sounds' jointly with Kosho Co., Ltd., targeting 400 men and women nationwide who answered 'I have kept a pet' in a preliminary screening.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- Include a statement that the source is a 'Survey by NEXER Inc. and Kosho Co., Ltd.'
- Place a link to Kosho Co., Ltd. (https://bouon-kosho.co.jp/)
'Questionnaire on Pets and Sounds' Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 19 to March 27, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide who answered 'I have kept a pet' in a preliminary screening
Valid responses: 400 samples
Question contents:
Question 1: Have you ever worried about bothering neighbors with your pet's barking or sounds?
Question 2: Have you ever received a complaint or warning from neighbors about your pet's sounds?
Question 3: For what reason have you received complaints or warnings from neighbors?
Question 4: Have you ever 'given up on owning' or 'considered moving' due to pet sounds?
Question 5: Please tell us the reason for that. (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 6: Is there anything you do as a measure against your pet's sounds?
Question 7: Specifically, what do you do to counter pet sounds?
* Because numbers are rounded to the first decimal place as a general rule, the total may not add up to 100%.
■ 29.5% Answered They Have 'Worried About Bothering Neighbors with Pet Barking or Sounds'
First, we asked whether they have ever worried about bothering their neighbors with their pet's barking or sounds.
Pets are members of the family, bringing healing and joy to our daily lives.
However, in apartment complexes and densely populated residential areas, barking and footsteps can lead to unexpected disputes.
Therefore, we conducted a questionnaire survey regarding 'Pets and Sounds' jointly with Kosho Co., Ltd., targeting 400 men and women nationwide who answered 'I have kept a pet' in a preliminary screening.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- Include a statement that the source is a 'Survey by NEXER Inc. and Kosho Co., Ltd.'
- Place a link to Kosho Co., Ltd. (https://bouon-kosho.co.jp/)
'Questionnaire on Pets and Sounds' Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 19 to March 27, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide who answered 'I have kept a pet' in a preliminary screening
Valid responses: 400 samples
Question contents:
Question 1: Have you ever worried about bothering neighbors with your pet's barking or sounds?
Question 2: Have you ever received a complaint or warning from neighbors about your pet's sounds?
Question 3: For what reason have you received complaints or warnings from neighbors?
Question 4: Have you ever 'given up on owning' or 'considered moving' due to pet sounds?
Question 5: Please tell us the reason for that. (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 6: Is there anything you do as a measure against your pet's sounds?
Question 7: Specifically, what do you do to counter pet sounds?
* Because numbers are rounded to the first decimal place as a general rule, the total may not add up to 100%.
■ 29.5% Answered They Have 'Worried About Bothering Neighbors with Pet Barking or Sounds'
First, we asked whether they have ever worried about bothering their neighbors with their pet's barking or sounds.