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.BBC.EC86Ga.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Growling, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:30 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Growl | |||
102 | Dog,Growls,Breaths.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Breaths | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
103 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Medium Distant,Growling,Hasty.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Medium Distant, Growling, Hasty | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
104 | EFX EXT Shovel Scrapes 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
105 | 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 | |||
106 | Sheepdog,Bark,Mid,Hi.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Mid, Hi | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
107 | Golde_BBC-Historical_2D 10.wav | Animal, Dog: Golden Retriever Growling. | i |
2.0 | 1:27 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
108 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Single.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Single | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
109 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Whine,Meek,Mini.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Whine Meek Mini | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
110 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Breaths,Open Mouth,Raw.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Breaths, Open Mouth, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
111 | Bulldog,Female,6 Years Old,Barks,Many,Wander.wav | Bulldog, Female, 6 Years Old, Barks, Many, Wander | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
112 | SHD_1102Dog,Speak,Bark,I _1.wav | Dog Speak Bark I LUV You 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
113 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Growl,Small,Roomy.1.wav | Bulldog Male 18 Months Old Growl Small Roomy 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
114 | SHD_1134Dog,Speak,Luv,Fast.wav | Dog Speak Luv Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
115 | Dog Collar Attach Jingle.wav | Dog Collar Attach Jingle | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | ||||
116 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Single Wolf's Threatening Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
117 | Dog,Med,Breaths,Pant,Barks.wav | Dog: Dog Med Breaths Pant Barks | i |
2.0 | 6:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
118 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Lick Chops,Sniff,Faint BG Dog.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Lick Chops, Sniff, Faint BG Dog | i |
6.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
119 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_2.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
120 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_123.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Slow And Angry, Multiple Wolves | i |
2.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
121 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
122 | SHD23_85,Jack Russell,Mouth,Lick Lips.wav | Jack Russell Mouth Lick Lips | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
123 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Frantic.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Frantic | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
124 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,High1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited High 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
125 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Grunts,Small.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Grunts, Small | i |
6.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
126 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Barks,x3,Pant.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Barks X3 Pant | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
127 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-TeethSn_2.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
128 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_36.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Growls And Fast Aggressive Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
129 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_25.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
130 | SHD23_B6,Jack Russell,Whine,Sniff.wav | Jack Russell Whine Sniff | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
131 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Yelp,Whine,Irritated.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Yelp Whine Irritated | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
132 | Dog,Small,Groan,Complain1.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Complain1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
133 | Bull-Terrier,Breath,Inhale,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breath, Inhale, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
134 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Bu_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
135 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Yips,Small.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Yips Small | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
136 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-_13.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whine And Whimper | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
137 | Dog,Bark,Happy.wav | Dog, Bark, Happy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
138 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_57.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimpery Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
139 | 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 | |||
140 | SHD23_28,Jack Russell,Growl,Moves.wav | Jack Russell Growl Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
141 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark 14.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
142 | Dog,Small,Grunt,Snuff.wav | Dog: Dog Small Grunt Snuff | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
143 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Strained.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Strained | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
144 | 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 | |||
145 | Dog,B,Groan,Subtle,Complain,Fussy.wav | Dog B Groan Subtle Complain Fussy | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
146 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Aa.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, Dog Trap Springs Open. | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
147 | 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 | |||
148 | Weimaraner,Female,5 Years Old,Exterior,Whimper,Timid.wav | Weimaraner, Female, 5 Years Old, Exterior, Whimper, Timid | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Weimaraner | |||
149 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-MediumS_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Medium Sized Dog Barking In Mountainous Area - MCU - Ext - Dog Keeps Barking Relatively Angrily, Slapback Echo From Surrounding Hills, Small Snow-Covered Village | i |
2.0 | 0:56 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
150 | SHD17_32,Pomeranian,Cry,Mourn,Close.wav | SHD17_32, Pomeranian, Cry, Mourn, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
151 | SHD23_60,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Talk,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Talk 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
152 | EFX INT Small Dog Bark whine 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Upset Whining Growl And Squeaks | i |
2.0 | 0:36 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
153 | Sheepdog,Bark,Strong.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Strong | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
154 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Rhaspy,1.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Rhaspy, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
155 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_12.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Breed - CU - Whimper, Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
156 | Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-Angr_2.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking W Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
157 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Growl,Terse,Breaths.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Growl Terse Breaths | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
158 | DogsHuskies.BBC.EC86Hc.wav | Animal, Dog: Malamute Alaskan Huskies Screaming, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
159 | 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 | |||
160 | Dog,Bark,Rough,Howl,Excited.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Rough Howl Excited | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
161 | EFX INT Boxer Tug War 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Boxer Short, Muffled Growls, Laughing Sort Of Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:31 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
162 | Sheepdog,Bark,Yip,Chirp.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Yip, Chirp | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
163 | Dog,Toenails,Tap,Gravel,Trot.wav | Dog: Dog Toenails Tap Gravel Trot | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
164 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_125.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
165 | Sheepdog,Grunt,Small,x2,Speak.wav | Sheepdog, Grunt, Small, X2, Speak | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
166 | Dogs-MediumDog-Int-Close-_1.wav | Dogs - Medium Dog - Int - Close-Up - Medium Barks Interspersed With Whining, Demanding | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
167 | 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 | |||
168 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Yelps,Bark,Weak.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Yelps Bark Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
169 | 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 | |||
170 | Dog,Large,Bark,Distant,Echo9.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Large Bark Distant Echo | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
171 | EFX INT Husky2 BR Bark 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Short Ruff Barks And Whines, Small Room | i |
2.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
172 | Sheepdog,Breath,Pant,Thick.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Pant, Thick | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
173 | Dogs,Bark,2,Frantic,Close,Dist.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Bark 2 Frantic Close Dist | i |
1.0 | 1:32 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
174 | Doberman,Run,Play,Violent,Collar.wav | Doberman, Run, Play, Violent, Collar | i |
1.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
175 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_29.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
176 | Sheepdog,Whine,Jerky.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Jerky | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
177 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Barking_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Barking Dogs - Ext - Distant To MCU - Medium-Sized Dog Barks, Medium Distant Large Dog Enters, Then Distant Small Dogs Join In | i |
2.0 | 0:22 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
178 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,3.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine 3 | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
179 | 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 | |||
180 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_69.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
181 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 09.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises, Light | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
182 | Dog,Exhale,Grunt,Nasal.wav | Dog: Dog Exhale Grunt Nasal | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
183 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Grunt,Gruff,2.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Grunt Gruff 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
184 | 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 | |||
185 | DogBark_S08AN.72.wav | Animal, Dog, Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
186 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Arf.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Arf | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
187 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_61.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
188 | Jack Russell,Bark,Perky.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, Perky | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
189 | MonsterSnarlGrowl_S08AN.266.wav | Animal, Monster, Snarl, Growl, Demon, Dog, Creature | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
190 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-UnknownDo.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Unknown Domestic Dog - C U - Angry Territorial Barking And Growling From Dog, Car By @ 0 13, Distant River, Light Leash Chain Sounds | i |
2.0 | 1:30 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
191 | Dog,Large,Barks,Growls,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Growls Int | i |
1.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
192 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Growls,Small,Rippling,Messy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Growls, Small, Rippling, Messy | i |
6.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
193 | Dogs-BarkWhimper-Ext-Close.wav | Dogs - Bark And Whimper - Ext - Close-Up - Long Whimpers Interspersed With Moaning | i |
1.0 | 0:18 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
194 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_118.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
195 | SHD23_80,Jack Russell,Moan,Snort.wav | Jack Russell Moan Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
196 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Deep1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Deep 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
197 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Bark,x2,Brusque.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Bark, X2, Brusque | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
198 | SHD17_89,Pomeranian,Whimper,Cute,4.wav | SHD17_89, Pomeranian, Whimper, Cute, 4 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
199 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Sing.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Single Sharp Bark, Light Snarling, Panting, And Growling | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
200 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_31.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - V Short, Husky Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |