Animals are very sensitive to this type of activity & judging by your description it`s clearly evident that a presence exists in that residence. Does this only happen in the residence, or have you noticed any activity in the barber shop too?
Ghosts are always trying to get our attention to let us know that they are there & this definitely seems to be the case in your situation. Spirits of the deceased have a choice when they leave their physical bodies, they can choose to go into the white light that will take them to a spirit guide, or they can avoid the light & stay earthbound.
Many of these earthbound spirits are afraid to go into the light because they fear that if they lived a malicious life on earth that they may rot & burn in hell. My research & the research of others shows that this simply isn`t true. I have yet to see any valid evidence to support the existence of hell..
When they go into the light & meet their spirit guide, the guide will review their life on earth & point out their favorable & unfavorable patterns. It is then decided whether that spirit is ready to graduate to a higher plane of existence, such as a guardian angel or spirit guide, or if they need to return to earth & try to correct their mistakes from a previous life (reincarnation).
You say that you began speaking out loud to this presence & that it eventually calmed down. That is a very good start, because it seemed to work. As I said before, they want to get your attention. Remember that ghosts are just as alive as we are, but they exist on a different plane that is less physical as ours.
They are watching & listening to us & it is highly recommended that you speak out loud to them & respectfully explain to them that their actions are interfering with your peace & daily life. If you speak to him/her lovingly & show that you`re only trying to help, they will often listen.
Speaking to them is fine, but stay away from seances & Ouija Boards (see the pages about Ouija on the website).
Explain to this spirit that it is causing a nuisance to your daily life by waking you at night & pulling your covers & that it is upsetting your dog, & that you cannot allow this type of disruption in your life. Tell this spirit that it`s time on the earthly plane is done & it needs to go into the light & move on to other opportunities that await it. Explain everything I have told you in the previous paragraphs about hell & judgement day & set it`s mind at ease.
Never challenge a spirit, but do be firm about your wishes. By treating it with love & respect & showing that you`re only trying to help, I`m sure you will succeed. I suggest reading the following pages on GhostHauntings.org,
"What Is A Ghost?"
"How To Cleanse Your Home Of Unwanted Ghosts".
Good luck & keep me posted on how things go.
Blessed be,
Blair.