Hush Doggy
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 9.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 20 Followers and Companions - Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple 2-file animation fix for all of the game\'s dogs. Put simply, it replaces the bark animations with other idle animations. As such, your dog companions will no longer bark constantly. I made this mod because other \"silent dog\" mods only modified the sounds, thus creating a weird effect whereby your dog would visibly bark...but emit no noise. (note, this mod works fine with those sound edits, so if you want no barks + quieter general sounds, feel free to use both) This should be compatible with pretty much all mods, as it overrides the game\'s base animations rather than editing any specific dog in the game. The zip contains the following folder structure: Meshes/Actors/canine/animations Extract the contents into your data folder, or manually recreate those folders and place the two animation files (dog_spice_bark.hkx and dog_spice_sit_bark.hkx) in the animations folder. There should be no bugs, so if your dog is still barking while idling (either sitting or standing) you put the files in the wrong place :p Feel free to check out my other doggy mod - Give A Dog A Home http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11789
Hush Doggy is a lightweight animation fix for Skyrim that silences all dog barks while keeping the bark animation intact. With 2,851 endorsements and over 30,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players annoyed by constant canine noise. Last updated in 2012, it remains a simple, effective solution.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,851 endorsements and 30,463 downloads
- Does exactly what it says—no more annoying dog barks
- Keeps the visual bark animation, so it doesn't look weird
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or DLCs
- Only silences barks; other dog sounds like whines or growls remain unchanged
- No documentation or troubleshooting provided by the author
For Skyrim players who love having canine companions but can't stand the constant barking. If you're tired of dogs yapping during stealth or dialogue, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you want more comprehensive dog behavior changes—this is purely a sound fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Drop the two files into your Skyrim Data folder, or use a mod manager for easy installation.
- If you're using the Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or use a compatibility patch.
- Test with a dog follower to ensure the bark animation still plays correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Luthrael
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 30,463
- Endorsements
- 2,851
- Category
- Followers and Companions - Creatures
- Created
- 8/10/2012
- Updated
- 8/10/2012
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