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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101 | SHD23_85,Jack Russell,Mouth,Lick Lips.wav | Jack Russell Mouth Lick Lips | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal |
Dog |
Jack Russell | |||
102 | HuskyDogChorus12171.wav | Husky Dog. Chorus Of Dogs Howling. Suddenly Quiet (when Fed?). Mawson Research Base, Antarctica | i |
2.0 | 0:40 | Animal | Dog | Husky Dog Canis Familiaris | |||
103 | Doberman,Breathe,Pant,Rapid.wav | Doberman, Breathe, Pant, Rapid | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
104 | Sheepdog,Bark,Rapid,x4,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Rapid, X4, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
105 | Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-AngryB.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Angry | |||
106 | Sheepdog,Whimper,Agitated.wav | Sheepdog, Whimper, Agitated | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
107 | Dog,Whimper,Short,Growl.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Short Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
108 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Barks,x3,Pant.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Barks X3 Pant | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
109 | SHD23_B6,Jack Russell,Whine,Sniff.wav | Jack Russell Whine Sniff | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
110 | Dog,Lab,6 Year Old,Whine,Yip,Slobbery.wav | Dog Lab 6 Year Old Whine Yip Slobbery | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
111 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-SmallDogs.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Small Dogs - Ext - Medium-Distant - 2 Barking And Growling Dogs, Constant | i |
2.0 | 0:30 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
112 | Dog,Barks,Whine,Fast,Ext.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Whine Fast Ext | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
113 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-Close-Up_6.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - Close-Up - Growling, Gargling And Croaking, Lip Smacking, Violent Gurgles | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
114 | Sheepdog,Bark,Many.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Many | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
115 | Dogs,Small,Bark,Chain Moves.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Small Bark Chain Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
116 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Yips,Small.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Yips Small | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
117 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groan,Waver,x2.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groan Waver X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
118 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Strong,x3.wav | Dog C Whine Strong X3 | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
119 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_115.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
120 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-2S_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - 2 Small Dogs - CU - Going After And Shaking Leash W Few Small Playful Grunts And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
121 | Dog,Med,Breaths,Pant,Barks.wav | Dog: Dog Med Breaths Pant Barks | i |
2.0 | 6:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
122 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Swallow,Groan,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Swallow, Groan, Anxious | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
123 | Dog,Groans,Arrgh,Short.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Arrgh Short | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
124 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bloodho_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bloodhound - C U - Panting, Various | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
125 | Dog,Breaths,Snuff,Play,Claws.wav | Dog, Breaths, Snuff, Play, Claws | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
126 | DogGreatDane_S08AN.88.wav | Animal, Dog, Great, Dane, Whimper, Bark, Pain, Collar, Fence, Rattle | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
127 | Bulldog,Female,6 Years Old,Sniffs,Groans,Pant,Harsh,Mouth Moves.wav | Bulldog, Female, 6 Years Old, Sniffs, Groans, Pant, Harsh, Mouth Moves.L | i |
6.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
128 | SHD17_32,Pomeranian,Cry,Mourn,Close.wav | SHD17_32, Pomeranian, Cry, Mourn, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
129 | DogWhineyBark_S08AN.105.wav | Animal, Dog, Whiney, Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
130 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_28.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low, Aggressive Growl And Sharp Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
131 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_37.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark And Sneeze | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
132 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,High1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited High 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
133 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 17.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
134 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Growls,Build.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Growls, Build | i |
7.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
135 | Dog,Groans,Short,Sad.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Short Sad | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
136 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Swallow,Pant,Harsh.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Swallow, Pant, Harsh.L | i |
4.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
137 | Dogs-2MediumDogs-Int-MCU_8.wav | Dogs - 2 Medium Dogs - Int - MCU And Medium Distant - 2 Couplets Of Somewhat High Barks, Some BG Birds | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
138 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_69.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
139 | Dog,Small,Groan,Complain1.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Complain1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
140 | Dog,Large,Bark,Distant,Echo10.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Large Bark Distant Echo | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
141 | DogsBullTerriers.BBC.EC86Fb.wav | Animal, Dog: Bull Terrier Snoring, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
142 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Snarls,Small,Many,Build.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Snarls, Small, Many, Build | i |
6.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
143 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Whine,Meek,Mini.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Whine Meek Mini | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
144 | Dog,Growls,Snappy,Mad.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Snappy Mad | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
145 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Aa.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, Dog Trap Springs Open. | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
146 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Si_2.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Single Bark, Light Snarling And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
147 | Dog,Small,Grunt,Snuff.wav | Dog: Dog Small Grunt Snuff | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
148 | Door,Apartment,Handle,Jiggle.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Growl Curious | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
149 | Dog,Anx_BBC-Historical_2F 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Anxiousbarking With Whines. | i |
2.0 | 1:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
150 | SHD_1102Dog,Speak,Bark,I _1.wav | Dog Speak Bark I LUV You 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
151 | DogsHuskies.BBC.EC86Hc.wav | Animal, Dog: Malamute Alaskan Huskies Screaming, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
152 | Dogs-GreatDane-Ext-Close-_3.wav | Dogs - Great Dane - Ext - Close-Up - Deep And Prolonged Howl, 2 Deep Barks, Reverb | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Howl | |||
153 | FLY Dog collar 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Interior, Dog Collar, Jingle Of Metal On Collar | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Collar | |||
154 | SHD_1134Dog,Speak,Luv,Fast.wav | Dog Speak Luv Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
155 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Yips,Tiny.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Yips Tiny | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
156 | DogsBarking.BBC.ECD38g.wav | Animal, Dog: Sheep Dogs Barking In Distant Barn, With Sheep In Foreground. | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
157 | EFX INT Dog Lays Down 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Dog, Interior, Lays Down On Resonant Wood Floor | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Movements | |||
158 | SHD23_20,Jack Russell,Breath,x3,Gasp.wav | Jack Russell Breath X3 Gasp | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
159 | Dog,B,Groan,Fussy,Long,Slow,Swells.wav | Dog B Groan Fussy Long Slow Swells | i |
5.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
160 | 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 | |||
161 | Sheepdog,Bark,Snorty.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Snorty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
162 | SHD23_52,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Mad,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Mad 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
163 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Bark.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Bark | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
164 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Bu_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
165 | Sheepdog,Bark,Wander,Many.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Wander, Many | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
166 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Ro_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Angry Growls And Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
167 | Bulldog,Female,4 Years Old,Snort,Burst.wav | Bulldog, Female, 4 Years Old, Snort, Burst | i |
7.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
168 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 05.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
169 | Dog,German Shepherd,Barks,Many,Tired.wav | Dog German Shepherd Barks Many Tired | i |
5.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
170 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_34.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinschers - CU - Pack Of Vicious Dogs Bark Loudly, Alarmed | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
171 | Dogs,2,Growl,Play.wav | Dogs, 2, Growl, Play | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
172 | Sheepdog,Breath,Chops,1.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Chops, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
173 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_33.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry | i |
1.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
174 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Series,Aggressive.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Series, Aggressive | i |
3.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
175 | EFX INT Small Dog Growl whine 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Whining Cry, Scared | i |
2.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
176 | Bearded Collie,Growl,Subtle.wav | Bearded Collie, Growl, Subtle | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
177 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Chirp,Tiny.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Chirp Tiny | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
178 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_12.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Breed - CU - Whimper, Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
179 | Sheepdog,Bark,Angry,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Angry, X3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
180 | Dog,Moan,Plead,Collar.wav | Dog, Moan, Plead, Collar | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Collar | |||
181 | Sheepdog,Breath,Snotty.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Snotty | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
182 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sc_5.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Scottish Terrier - Medium Pov - Yappy, Darting Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
183 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Growl,Snuff.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Growl, Snuff | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
184 | EFX INT Husky1 BR Whiney Bark 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Whiney Barks In Small Room, Short Howls After Each, High Pitch | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
185 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_69.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
186 | Bull-Terrier,Growl to Whine,Complex.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl To Whine, Complex | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
187 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Me_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - Medium Pov - Upset, Aggressive Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
188 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Many,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Many, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
189 | Dog,Leash,Unhook,Collar.wav | Dog Leash Unhook Collar | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | ||||
190 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-MeduimSiz.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Meduim Sized Dog - Ext - CU - Medium Sized Dog Barks, Short, Reverb | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
191 | Bearded Collie,Bark,Distort.wav | Bearded Collie, Bark, Distort | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
192 | EFX INT Husky2 Whiney Barks 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Short, Whiney Barks And Whiney Short Howls, Small Room | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
193 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves-_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Short Violent Barking, Snarling And Yelping | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snarl | |||
194 | Bull-Terrier,Snort,Grunt,Feet.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snort, Grunt, Feet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
195 | Sheepdog,Bark,Hoarse,Fade.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Hoarse, Fade | i |
1.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
196 | Dog,Barks,Excited,Ext.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Excited Ext | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
197 | DogsLabradors.BBC.EC86Aa.wav | Animal, Dog: Labrador Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
198 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-M_1.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Medium Distant - 5 Barks Incrementally Decreasing In Volume, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
199 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Jumbled.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Jumbled | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
200 | DogGordonSetter.BBC.EC86Ba.wav | Animal, Dog: Gordon Setter Moaning, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 0:46 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking |