Dog Sounds
Dogs communicate using a variety of sounds, including barks, growls, whines, howls, and yelps. Here's a brief explanation of some common dog sounds and what they might mean:
Dog Barks
Barking is the most common sound that dogs make, and it can have different meanings depending on the situation. Dogs may bark to alert their owners to potential danger or to communicate excitement or playfulness. They may also bark to express frustration or anxiety.
Growls
Growling is a warning sound that dogs use to communicate aggression or displeasure. It can be a sign that a dog is feeling threatened or is trying to establish dominance over another dog or person.
Whines
Dogs often whine to express a variety of emotions, including anxiety, fear, and frustration. They may also whine to seek attention or to communicate a desire for something, such as food or water.
Howls
Howling is a vocalization that is most commonly associated with wolves, but dogs also howl. Dogs may howl to communicate with other dogs in their pack or to express loneliness or separation anxiety.
Yelps
Yelps are high-pitched sounds that dogs make when they are in pain or distress. Dogs may also yelp to communicate fear or excitement.
It's important to note that while these sounds can be indicative of a dog's emotions or intentions, they should be considered in context with other body language cues and the situation at hand.
Library | Waveform | Filename | add | Description | info | Channels | Duration | ShortID | Category | Subcategory | |
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1 | AfricanHuntingDo44089.wav | African Hunting Dog. Whining & Growling From Pups. Adult Growls 0m46s. B/g Calls From Birds & Sounds Of Wind. Occasional Sounds Of Movement. N.B. Exact Date Of This Recording Is Unknown. Botswana | i |
2.0 | 2:04 | Animal |
Dog |
African Hunting Dog Lycaon Pictus | |||
2 | AfricanHuntingDo44090.wav | African Hunting Dog. Squeals & Whines From Pups. B/g Sounds Of Wind. N.B. Exact Date Of This Recording Is Unknown. Botswana | i |
2.0 | 0:39 | Animal | Dog | African Hunting Dog Lycaon Pictus | |||
3 | AfricanHuntingDo44091.wav | African Hunting Dog. Sounds Of Pups & Adult At Den. Yelps & Whines From Pups. Bark From Adult 0m08s. N.B. Exact Date Of This Recording Is Unknown. Botswana | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | African Hunting Dog Lycaon Pictus | |||
4 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 1.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarking. | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
5 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 2.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarking. | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
6 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 3.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalepanting Excitedly. | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
7 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 4.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarking Angrily. | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
8 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
9 | AMB EXT Dog, Barking,Echo.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Exterior, Dog Near, Barking, Large Echo | i |
2.0 | 2:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
10 | AMB EXT Dog,Barks,Dist,Nigh.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Exterior, Distant Dog Bark, Passing Bus | i |
2.0 | 2:46 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
11 | AMB INT Outside Dog 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Apartment, Interior POV, Dogs Barks Loud, Woman Calling Dogs | i |
2.0 | 0:49 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
12 | Animals-CowMoosDogBarks-In.wav | Animals - Cow Moos And Dog Barks - Int Bavarian Barn - C U - Loud Dog Barks @ Beginning, Occasional Cow Moo, Dog Moves Around And Pants, Little Cow Movement, (Barn Contain 20 Cows And One Dog) | i |
2.0 | 2:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
13 | Animals-DogsBark-Int-Distan.wav | Animals - Dogs Bark - Int - Distant - Two Dogs Barking In Spurts With Quiet Inbetween, Single Strong Barks Overlapping, Some Whimpering, Plane By, Birds Chirping In Background, | i |
2.0 | 1:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
14 | AustralianTerrier.BBC.EC86J.wav | Animal, Dog: Australian Terrier Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:38 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
15 | Bearded Collie,Bark,Distort.wav | Bearded Collie, Bark, Distort | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
16 | Bearded Collie,Bark,Sharp,x2.wav | Bearded Collie, Bark, Sharp, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
17 | Bearded Collie,Bark,Woof.wav | Bearded Collie, Bark, Woof | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
18 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Close,Distort.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Close, Distort | i |
1.0 | 0:41 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
19 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Concise.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Concise | i |
1.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
20 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Fast,Excited.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Fast, Excited | i |
1.0 | 0:25 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
21 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Grunts,Distort.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Grunts, Distort | i |
1.0 | 0:41 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
22 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Med,1.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Med, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
23 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Med,2.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Med, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
24 | Bearded Collie,Breath,Pant,Soft.wav | Bearded Collie, Breath, Pant, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
25 | Bearded Collie,Breaths,Growls,Lite.wav | Bearded Collie, Breaths, Growls, Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
26 | Bearded Collie,Breaths,Growls,Small.wav | Bearded Collie, Breaths, Growls, Small | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
27 | Bearded Collie,Breaths,Grunts,x2.wav | Bearded Collie, Breaths, Grunts, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
28 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Fast,Resonant.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Fast, Resonant | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
29 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Hi,Hollow.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Hi, Hollow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
30 | Bearded Collie,Groan,Talk,Lite.wav | Bearded Collie, Groan, Talk, Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
31 | Bearded Collie,Growl,Mean.wav | Bearded Collie, Growl, Mean | i |
1.0 | 0:23 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
32 | Bearded Collie,Growl,Subtle.wav | Bearded Collie, Growl, Subtle | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
33 | Bearded Collie,Growls,Bark.wav | Bearded Collie, Growls, Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:36 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
34 | Bearded Collie,Grunt,Talk,Lite.wav | Bearded Collie, Grunt, Talk, Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
35 | Bearded Collie,Mouth,Move,Breath.wav | Bearded Collie, Mouth, Move, Breath | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
36 | Bearded Collie,Mouth,Sneeze.wav | Bearded Collie, Mouth, Sneeze | i |
1.0 | 0:22 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
37 | Bearded Collie,Run,Bark,Int.wav | Bearded Collie, Run, Bark, Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
38 | Bearded Collie,Run,Int,EQ.wav | Bearded Collie, Run, Int, EQ | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
39 | Bearded Collie,Shake,1.wav | Bearded Collie, Shake, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
40 | Bearded Collie,Shake,2.wav | Bearded Collie, Shake, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
41 | Bearded Collie,Sniff,Mouth.wav | Bearded Collie, Sniff, Mouth | i |
1.0 | 1:40 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
42 | BloodHoundPack78150.wav | Blood Hound. Pack Baying West Germany | i |
2.0 | 2:05 | Animal | Dog | Blood Hound Canis Familiaris | |||
43 | Bull Dog, Growling,Protective.wav | Bull Dog, Growling, Protective | i |
1.0 | 1:14 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
44 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Brisk,Topple.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Brisk, Topple | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
45 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Gruff,Stodgy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Gruff, Stodgy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
46 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Distort.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Distort | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
47 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
48 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Small,Med Dist.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Small, Med Dist | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
49 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Strong,Firm.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Strong, Firm | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
50 | Bull-Terrier,Breath,Inhale,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breath, Inhale, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
51 | Bull-Terrier,Breath,Pant,Single.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breath, Pant, Single | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
52 | Bull-Terrier,Breathe,Pant,Moves.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breathe, Pant, Moves | i |
1.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
53 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Gasp,Fast.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Gasp, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
54 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Gasp,Ragged.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Gasp, Ragged | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
55 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Inhale,Stagger.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Inhale, Stagger | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
56 | Bull-Terrier,Feet,Scamper,Short.wav | Bull-Terrier, Feet, Scamper, Short | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
57 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Complain,Mild.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Complain, Mild | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
58 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Constricted.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Constricted | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
59 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Exasperated.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Exasperated | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
60 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Forlorn.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Forlorn | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
61 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Mutter.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Mutter | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
62 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Strain.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Strain | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
63 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Talking.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Talking | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
64 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Throaty.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Throaty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
65 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Yawn.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Yawn | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
66 | Bull-Terrier,Growl to Whine,Complex.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl To Whine, Complex | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
67 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Abusive.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Abusive | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
68 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Annoyed.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Annoyed | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
69 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Breathy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Breathy | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
70 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Disappointed,Collar.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Disappointed, Collar | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
71 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Fury.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Fury | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
72 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Grow,Menace.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Grow, Menace | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
73 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Grunt.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Grunt | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
74 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Harsh,Primal.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Harsh, Primal | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
75 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Ire.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Ire | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
76 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Irritated,Mad.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Irritated, Mad | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
77 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Mad,Moving.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Mad, Moving | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
78 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Menace.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Menace | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
79 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Muted,Resigned.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Muted, Resigned | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
80 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Irked.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Irked | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
81 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Query.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Query | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
82 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Strained.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Strained | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
83 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
84 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasty,Mad.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasty, Mad | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
85 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Neutral,Swallow.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Neutral, Swallow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
86 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Neutral.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Neutral | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
87 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snappy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snappy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
88 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snarl,Warn.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snarl, Warn | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
89 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snorty,Roomy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snorty, Roomy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
90 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Soft,Annoyed.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Soft, Annoyed | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
91 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Stated.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Stated | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
92 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Sympathy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Sympathy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
93 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Tiny,Sneer.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Tiny, Sneer | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
94 | Bull-Terrier,Moan,Dismayed.wav | Bull-Terrier, Moan, Dismayed | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
95 | Bull-Terrier,Mouth,Smacks.wav | Bull-Terrier, Mouth, Smacks | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
96 | Bull-Terrier,Snarl,Attack,Mild.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snarl, Attack, Mild | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
97 | Bull-Terrier,Snarl,Attack.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snarl, Attack | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
98 | Bull-Terrier,Snort,Grunt,Feet.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snort, Grunt, Feet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
99 | Bull-Terrier,Snorts,Inhale.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snorts, Inhale | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
100 | Bull-Terrier,Snorts,Thick.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snorts, Thick | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier |