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 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Groan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal |
Dog |
Lab | |||
2 | Dog Collar,Tag,Jingle,Ring,1.wav | Dog Collar Tag Jingle Ring 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
3 | Spring_BBC-Historical_2F 3.wav | Animal, Dog: SpringerSpaniel Barking, Growling And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
4 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
5 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Snarls,Light,Breaths.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Snarls, Light, Breaths | i |
7.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
6 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
7 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groan,Restrained,Yip.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groan Restrained Yip | i |
5.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
8 | Dog,Bark,Short.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Short | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
9 | DingoMcugrowls17211.wav | Dingo. Mcu Growls From Male To Pups. Also Some Sounds Of Movement & Buzzing Flies. Occasional Distant Bird Calls. Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia | i |
2.0 | 0:56 | Animal | Dog | Dingo Canis Familiaris Dingo | |||
10 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
11 | Sheepdog,Bark,Content,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Content, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
12 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Yipping,Prance.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Yipping Prance | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
13 | EFX INT Apt. Dog Whine 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Interior, Dog Wines In Room In Apt. Recorded Outside Door | i |
2.0 | 0:18 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
14 | Sheepdog,Bark,Growl,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Growl, 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
15 | DomesticDogTwo76072.wav | Domestic Dog. Two Year Old Jack Russell Terrier Snarling In Play-fighting Henleaze, Bristol, UK | i |
2.0 | 1:13 | Animal | Dog | Domestic Dog Canis Familiaris | |||
16 | Dog,Feet,Claws,Scramble,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Feet Claws Scramble Lite | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
17 | Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,x2,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, X2, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
18 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Hi,Hollow.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Hi, Hollow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
19 | Dog,Lab,6 Year Old,Whine,Raspy,Bark.wav | Dog Lab 6 Year Old Whine Raspy Bark | i |
5.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
20 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_90.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Slow | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
21 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_99.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
22 | Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Agitated.wav | Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Agitated | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
23 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_130.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
24 | Dog,Groans,Moo,Bark.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Moo Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
25 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 22.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises, Chewing, Licking | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
26 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Talking.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Talking | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
27 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
28 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_31.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinschers - CU - Pack Of Vicious Dogs Bark Loudly, Alarmed | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
29 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Multipl_4.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Multiple Dogs - Ext - CU And Distant - CU Medium Sized Dog Barks, Distant Small And Medium Sized Dogs Bark And Howl | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Howl | |||
30 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
31 | 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 | |||
32 | Dog,Small,Barks,Hi,Groans,Lite.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Hi Groans Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
33 | Dog,Whimper,Protest.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Protest | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
34 | Dog,Growls,Long,Loud and Weak.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Long Loud And Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
35 | CairnT_BBC-Historical_2F 9.wav | Animal, Dog: Cairn Terrier, Yelp Andhowls. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
36 | 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 | |||
37 | Bull-Terrier,Mouth,Smacks.wav | Bull-Terrier, Mouth, Smacks | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
38 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
39 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Larg.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - Medium Pov - Watchful Or Playfull Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Playful | |||
40 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_104.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
41 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
42 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_66.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
43 | Dog,Small,Groans,Deep,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groans Deep Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
44 | Dogs,Large,Bark,Dist,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Large Bark Dist Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
45 | DogsBoxer.BBC.EC2D1a.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog: Boxer, Barking. | i |
2.0 | 1:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
46 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Moan.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Moaning And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
47 | Doberman,Breathe,Pant,Hyper.wav | Doberman, Breathe, Pant, Hyper | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
48 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Me_5.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - Medium Pov - Upset, Aggressive Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
49 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_17.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Growls And Short Harsh Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
50 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
51 | DogGoldendoodle_S08AN.85.wav | Animal, Dog, Goldendoodle, In, Cage, Bark, Movement | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
52 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Long Bark, High Pitch Howl And Growl, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
53 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-Med.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Medium Distant - Irregular Barking Rhythm, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
54 | Sheepdog,Cry,Stated.wav | Sheepdog, Cry, Stated | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
55 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_49.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Continuous Growls W Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
56 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
57 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Yelp,Small,Squeaky.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Yelp Small Squeaky | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
58 | EFX INT Small Dog Growl 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Whiney Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
59 | Sheepdog,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
60 | SHD23_25,Jack Russell,Groan,Breathy.wav | Jack Russell Groan Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
61 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Growling,x4.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Growling, X4 | i |
4.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
62 | 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 | |||
63 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Purr,Snuff.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Purr Snuff | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
64 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-Int.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whimpers And Whines, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
65 | Sheepdog,Bark,x3,Arf.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, X3, Arf | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
66 | SHD23_57,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Sing,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Sing 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
67 | Dog,B,Groan,Squawk,Snorts.wav | Dog B Groan Squawk Snorts | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
68 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Single,Gruff.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Single, Gruff | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
69 | 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 | |||
70 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Whine,Trills,Breaths,Strong.wav | Dog D Whine Trills Breaths Strong | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
71 | Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-D_10.wav | Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - Assortment Of Barks In Volume And Timbre, Very Distant Scattered Barking, Very Reverberant, BG Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
72 | Dogs,2,Bark,Forceful.wav | Dogs, 2, Bark, Forceful | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
73 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Howls,Complex.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Howls Complex | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
74 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Growl,Grunt,x2,Tiny.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Growl Grunt X2 Tiny | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
75 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Play,Breaths,Scamper - some faint BG traffic.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Play, Breaths, Scamper - Some Faint BG Traffic | i |
4.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
76 | SHD_1131Dog,Speak,Luv You.wav | Dog Speak Luv You | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
77 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bd.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, General Atmosphere. | i |
2.0 | 3:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
78 | Dogs-SingleDog-Ext-Distan_4.wav | Dogs - Single Dog - Ext - Distant - 2 Barks Of Medium Deep Timbre, Reverb, BG Rush | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
79 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Grunt,Squeal.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Grunt, Squeal | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
80 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_14.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
81 | SHD_0268Bull-Terrier,Whine,.wav | Bull-Terrier Whine Arp Quiet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
82 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Frantic,Minute.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Frantic Minute | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
83 | Dog,Bark,Throaty.wav | Dog, Bark, Throaty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
84 | Maltese_BBC-Historical_2D 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Maltese Terrier Barking. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
85 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-DogBarks-.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dog Barks - MCU - Medium Size Dog Barks, Not To Vicious | i |
1.0 | 0:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
86 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Growl,Snarl,Irritated.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Growl, Snarl, Irritated | i |
6.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
87 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_46.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimper, Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
88 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Eat Biscuit,Messy,Sniffs,1.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Eat Biscuit, Messy, Sniffs, 1.L | i |
6.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
89 | SHD23_A5,Jack Russell,Whine,Moan,x6.wav | Jack Russell Whine Moan X6 | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
90 | DogsBullTerriers.BBC.EC86Fb.wav | Animal, Dog: Bull Terrier Snoring, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
91 | Dogs-2Dogs-Ext-MediumDistan.wav | Dogs - 2 Dogs - Ext - Medium Distant And Distant - 3 Medium Distant Barks, Scattered Distant Barks, Very Light BG Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
92 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Soft,Annoyed.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Soft, Annoyed | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
93 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Howl,Peppy.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Howl Peppy | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
94 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-La_6.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - MCU - Barks W Alittle Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
95 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-Int-.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU Single Wolf's Wheezing Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Wolf Barking | |||
96 | Sheepdog,Bark,Wander,Many.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Wander, Many | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
97 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_61.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
98 | Dog,Small,Groan,Tonal,Question.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Tonal Question | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
99 | Dogs,Barks,Dist,Echo,Drips.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Dist Echo Drips | i |
2.0 | 2:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
100 | Dog,Anx_BBC-Historical_2F 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Anxiousbarking With Whines. | i |
2.0 | 1:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine |