And in Australia, a
1986 National Noise Survey
found the single most highly annoying noise to be: Dogs barking.
Other Factors that Make a Noise Disruptive
This survey focused on what various noises sound like, which is just one of the factors that contribute to making a noise bothersome or nerve-wracking. Other factors include how loud it is, how long it goes on, how often you hear it, how much control you have over it, what you are doing when you hear it, and the meaning you attach to the sound.
