{"product_id":"rex-specs-ear-pro","title":"Rex Specs EAR PRO","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eRex Specs Ear Pro by Zeteo Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e was specifically developed to protect military working dogs from temporary and permanent hearing damage that can result from loud noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"389\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether the dog is on a mission, at a shooting range, on a motorcycle, or at an AC\/DC concert — \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eRex Specs Ear Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e protects their ears and can reduce hearing damage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eRex Specs Ear Pro Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eWe have adopted best practices from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)\u003c\/strong\u003e to conduct real-ear tests on dogs to assess the effectiveness of Rex Specs Ear Pro. These tests were performed at low frequencies, as they are the most challenging to attenuate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eTests were conducted in a sound-insulated chamber where the noise level was set to \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e95 dB A\u003c\/strong\u003e (white noise). Examples of 95 dB A sounds: tractor, blender, motorcycle, power tools, Bell UH-1 helicopter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"794\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eSee the graph below for results.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eAt very low frequencies (20Hz – 120Hz), Rex Specs Ear Pro reduces noise by \u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e18 dB A to 24 dB A\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the frequency increases, so does the product's effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"794\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13196\" style=\"font-weight: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hundadot.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_2025-06-08_122103086.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Your Dog Needs Hearing Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hundadot.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_2025-06-08_122217942.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eRex Specs Ear Pro and Hearing Protection for Dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eRex Specs Ear Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eZeteo Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e, was specifically designed to protect military working dogs from temporary or permanent hearing damage due to noise pollution.\u003cbr data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eWhether the dog is on a mission, at a training ground, on a motorcycle, or at an AC\/DC concert – Ear Pro protects their ears and can reduce the risk of hearing damage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eWhat is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eProlonged noise within the frequency range that dogs can hear can cause the tiny sensory hairs in the inner ear (stereocilia) to become fatigued and stop working – causing the brain to receive no auditory messages from the ear. This is called noise-induced hearing loss or \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eNoise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hundadot.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jeff-and-Grizz-13-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1710\" height=\"2560\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eWhich Dogs Are at Risk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eEspecially working dogs such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003epolice, search and rescue, service, and hunting dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e who are exposed to significant noise daily. But also household dogs in noisy situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWhy Does a Dog's Hearing Matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eHearing is crucial for the safety of both the dog and its owner. The dog needs to be able to receive commands and perceive its surroundings. If a dog loses its hearing, its ability to react correctly is impaired – which can create danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eExamples of Causes of NIHL in Dogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eFlight and transport in noisy vehicles (helicopters, trucks)\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eRepeated gunfire (hunting, training)\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eNoise at home or near construction sites\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eDogs kept in noisy kennels or shelters\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eHow Do We Test if a Dog Has NIHL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eWe use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eBAER test\u003c\/strong\u003e – which is a physiological measurement of the hearing threshold of each ear. In older dogs, we use different sound intensities and observe where brainwaves stop responding – then we know at what intensity the dog no longer hears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eWhat are the Symptoms of NIHL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eThe dog does not respond to commands as well\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eThey seem confused or cannot pinpoint where a sound is coming from\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eCannot perform their role as a working dog\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eRequires changes in behavior and training\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eHow Does Hearing Protection for Dogs Work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eEar Pro works similarly to headphones for humans. It is made of a stretchy material and sound-insulating foam that creates a good seal around the dog's ears. The goal is to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eattenuate\u003c\/strong\u003e the noise and reduce fatigue in the stereocilia, thereby reducing the risk of NIHL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eWhy Were These Devices Developed for the Military and Working Dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eIntense training in noisy environments\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eNoise in large kennels (100+ dogs)\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eShooting exercises and transport by helicopters or planes\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\\\n\u003cp data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eAll these factors reduce the dog's ability to work and maintain good hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\\\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eWhy Does This Matter for Owners and Teammates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003ePolice, SWAT, and military personnel rely on the dog to perform its job safely. 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