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 | Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-Di_9.wav | Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - Sharp Barks, Short Growl @ Head, Whimper @ Tail, Very Reverberant | i |
2.0 | 0:10 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Whimper | |||
102 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Bow Wow.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Bow Wow | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
103 | Sheepdog,Bark,Growl,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Growl, 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
104 | DogWheatenTerrier_S08AN.102.wav | Animal, Dog, Wheaten, Terrier, Eats, Treat, Tile, Floor, Collar, Jingle | i |
2.0 | 0:34 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
105 | EFX INT Husky1 Howl 04.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Deep Howls In Small Room, Barks Into Vocalized Howls, Moaning | i |
2.0 | 0:46 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
106 | Doberman,Whine,Gritty.wav | Doberman, Whine, Gritty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
107 | Dogs.BBC.ECD38b.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Shaking And Being Towelled Down After Bath. | i |
2.0 | 0:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
108 | Dogs,Bark,Close,Dist,Crickets.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Bark Close Dist Crickets | i |
2.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
109 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-7Sha.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 7 Sharp Barks, Panting And Some Whining | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
110 | EFX INT Small Dog Bark 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog Barks, Howling, Whiny Barks And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:22 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
111 | Jack Russell,Barks,Yappy,Annoyed.wav | Jack Russell, Barks, Yappy, Annoyed | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
112 | Dog,Bark,Rough,Howl,Angry3.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Rough Howl Angry3 | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
113 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 25.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
114 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Yelps,Quick.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Yelps Quick | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
115 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_34.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Pant | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
116 | Doberman,Breathe,Pant,Hyper.wav | Doberman, Breathe, Pant, Hyper | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
117 | Sheepdog,Mouth,Moves.wav | Sheepdog, Mouth, Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
118 | Dog,Bark,Shrill,Growl.wav | Dog, Bark, Shrill, Growl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
119 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bloodhoun.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bloodhound - C U - Panting And Licking Slobber | i |
1.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
120 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
121 | Sheepdog,Bark,Sharp,Many.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Sharp, Many | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
122 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Bark,Aggressive,Growls,Diminish.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Bark Aggressive Growls Diminish | i |
5.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
123 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Abusive.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Abusive | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
124 | Dogs-LargeDogs-Close-UpM_2.wav | Dogs - Large Dogs - Close-Up And MCU - Continuous Barking With Prolonged Howl | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Howl | |||
125 | Bulldog,Female,4 Years Old,Licks,Mouth,Subtle,Grunts.wav | Bulldog, Female, 4 Years Old, Licks, Mouth, Subtle, Grunts | i |
6.0 | 1:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
126 | Sheepdog,Bark,Eager,x2,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Eager, X2, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
127 | DogGreatDane_S08AN.88.wav | Animal, Dog, Great, Dane, Whimper, Bark, Pain, Collar, Fence, Rattle | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
128 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-_12.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
129 | EFX INT Husky1 BR Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Barks In Small Room, Squeaky, Short Barks With Short Howl | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
130 | DogFigh_BBC-Historical_2A 3.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Fight. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
131 | Dog,Whimper,Two,Tone.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Two Tone | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
132 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_5.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
133 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 06.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
134 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_80.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
135 | Jack Russell,Bark,Aggressive.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, Aggressive | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
136 | Dog,Pat,Rub,Short,Fur.wav | Dog Pat Rub Short Fur | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | ||||
137 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 11.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:18 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
138 | Bearded Collie,Bark,Sharp,x2.wav | Bearded Collie, Bark, Sharp, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
139 | Dog,Shepherd,7 Years Old,Barks,x2,Cautious.wav | Dog Shepherd 7 Years Old Barks X2 Cautious | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
140 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_20.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Sneezes | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
141 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Plead.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Plead | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
142 | Sheepdog,Grunt,Shrug.wav | Sheepdog, Grunt, Shrug | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
143 | Shepherd,Bark,Sharp,x3.wav | Shepherd, Bark, Sharp, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
144 | Dogs-SmallDog-Ext-MCU-5Medi.wav | Dogs - Small Dog - Ext - MCU - 5 Medium High Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
145 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Series,Perky.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Series, Perky | i |
4.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
146 | Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,x2,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, X2, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
147 | Dog,B,Groan,Fussy,Long,Slow,Swells.wav | Dog B Groan Fussy Long Slow Swells | i |
5.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
148 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Gasp,Fast.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Gasp, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
149 | Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-Angr_4.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking W Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
150 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Falsetto.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Falsetto | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
151 | DogBostonTerrier_S08AN.74.wav | Animal, Dog, Boston, Terrier, Lick, Snout | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
152 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-C_5.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Close-Up - Series Of Abrupt, Somewhat Soft Whines With Panting, Medium Loud Whines With Moans, Panting @ Tail | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
153 | EFX INT Boxer Happy Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Boxer Playful Barks And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
154 | DogsBarking.BBC.ECD6a.wav | Animal, Dog: Collie Dog Barking. (Exterior.) | i |
2.0 | 0:57 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
155 | Dogs-2MediumDogs-Int-MCU_5.wav | Dogs - 2 Medium Dogs - Int - MCU And Medium Distant - 4 Medium High Barks, Volume Incrementally Decreases | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
156 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Breathy.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Breathy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
157 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_66.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
158 | Dog,Whimper,Long,Vocal,Bark.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Long Vocal Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
159 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,x2b.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, X2b | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
160 | Dog Collar,Jangle,Running.wav | Dog Collar Jangle Running | i |
1.0 | 0:27 | Animal | Dog | ||||
161 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Eat,Bone,Sniffs,1.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Eat, Bone, Sniffs, 1 | i |
1.0 | 1:16 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
162 | Dog,Shepherd,7 Years Old,Bark,Short,Hiccup.wav | Dog Shepherd 7 Years Old Bark Short Hiccup | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
163 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-2S_4.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - 2 Small Dogs - CU - Shaking Leash | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Leash | |||
164 | Bull-Terrier,Snorts,Inhale.wav | Bull-Terrier, Snorts, Inhale | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
165 | Sheepdog,Cry,Insistent.wav | Sheepdog, Cry, Insistent | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
166 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-MCU-Barkin.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - MCU - Barking, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
167 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Medium Distant,Single,Abrupt.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Medium Distant, Single, Abrupt | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
168 | Sheepdog,Bark,Lively,x2,Room.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Lively, X2, Room | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
169 | Bearded Collie,Run,Bark,Int.wav | Bearded Collie, Run, Bark, Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
170 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-I_9.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whine And Whimper | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
171 | EFX INT Husky2 Happy Barks 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Short Happy, High Pitch Barks And Whines, Large Room | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
172 | Sheepdog,Bark,Brisk,x4.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Brisk, X4 | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
173 | DogsBarking.BBC.ECD34.wav | Animal, Dog: Goat House, Interior, General Atmosphere With About 20 Goats Moving Around Pens And Cudding, Dogs Bark Occasionally In The Distance. | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
174 | Foley,Dog Feet,Scamper,Wood 2.wav | Foley: Foley Dog Feet Scamper Wood 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | ||||
175 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-TeethSn_5.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
176 | EFX INT Small Dog whine 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Short, Sad Squealing Whine | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
177 | Dog,Barks,Ext,Winter Farm.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Ext Winter Farm | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
178 | DogsBeagles.BBC.ECD6.wav | Animal, Dog: Beagle Drinking Water. (Interior.) | i |
2.0 | 1:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Drinking | |||
179 | Dogs-1Dog-Ext-MediumDistant.wav | Dogs - 1 Dog - Ext - Medium Distant - 2 Episodes Of Deep Barks, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
180 | Dog,German Shepherd,Yelp,Single.wav | Dog German Shepherd Yelp Single | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
181 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_52.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Whining | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
182 | Dog,Speak,No.wav | Dog: Dog Speak No | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
183 | Sheepdog,Whine,Dist2.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Dist2 | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
184 | Weimaraner,Female,5 Years Old,Exterior,Bark,Howling.wav | Weimaraner, Female, 5 Years Old, Exterior, Bark, Howling | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Weimaraner | |||
185 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_106.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Soft Grunt | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
186 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Lap,Drink Water,Constant,Sniffs.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Lap, Drink Water, Constant, Sniffs | i |
4.0 | 0:43 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
187 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Bark.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Bark | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
188 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_120.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Soft Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
189 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Neutral,Swallow.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Neutral, Swallow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
190 | Dogs-MediumSizedDog-Ext-MCU.wav | Dogs - Medium Sized Dog - Ext - MCU To Distant - MCU Single Barking Dog, Occasional V Distant Dogs Bark As Well | i |
2.0 | 0:34 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
191 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Frantic.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Frantic | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
192 | Sheepdog,Bark,Happy.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Happy | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
193 | Bearded Collie,Barks,Med,2.wav | Bearded Collie, Barks, Med, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
194 | EFX INT Husky1 Room Happy 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Happy, High Barks From Across Room | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
195 | Sheepdog,Bark,3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
196 | Wire-HairFoxTerr.BBC.EC2D1f.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog: Fox Terrier, Wire-Haired, Exterior, Snarls And Growls. | i |
2.0 | 0:27 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
197 | Dogs,Barks,Close,Birds,Dist.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Close Birds Dist | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
198 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Moan.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Moaning And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
199 | EFX INT Small Dog Bark Howl 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog Barks, Squeaky Howl And Whining | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
200 | Dog,Breaths,Fuss,Play.wav | Dog, Breaths, Fuss, Play | i |
1.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath |