I just use one of these tracks and turn up the volume on the PC speakers as it's two rooms away from where I meditate. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...zUW-wKgrAMfKE-

Here's my theory behind it. If I can't focus on an object of attending while meditating and with other external distractions occurring then I have no chance of maintaining that meditative state outside of formal sitting.

There was a time when I would have two closed doors between me and my dog while meditating but no longer. In fact he gets quite excited when I tell him it's time to meditate and it only takes him a few minutes to find a place next to me and settle down. He usually naps the entire time but on occasion will get up and run outside barking if he hears something.