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 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Barking | |||
2 | SHD23_65,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Weak.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
3 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_42.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
4 | Dog,Large,Barks,Slow,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Slow Int | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
5 | SHD23_90,Jack Russell,Sniff,x2,Soft.wav | Jack Russell Sniff X2 Soft | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
6 | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog,Howls,Raw.wav | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog, Howls, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
7 | 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 | |||
8 | DogsDachshunds.BBC.EC86Cb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dachshund Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
9 | DogsLabradors.BBC.EC86Ae.wav | Animal, Dog: Labrador Growling, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
10 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
11 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Growl1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Growl 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
12 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
13 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Purr,Snuff.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Purr Snuff | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
14 | SHD23_C1,Jack Russell,Whine,x6,Checked.wav | Jack Russell Whine X6 Checked | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
15 | Bulldog,Quiet,Sniffing,Eating Treat,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Quiet, Sniffing, Eating Treat, Anxious | i |
1.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
16 | Dog,Bark,Excited.wav | Dog, Bark, Excited | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
17 | 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 | |||
18 | DogsBa_BBC-Historical_2B 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Barking. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:51 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
19 | DogTerrier.BBC.EC86Dd.wav | Animal, Dog: Sealyham Terrier Yelping And Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
20 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
21 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Bark,Content,x4.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Bark Content X4 | i |
4.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
22 | Dog,Small,Exhale,Heavy,Single.wav | Dog: Dog Small Exhale Heavy Single | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
23 | 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 | |||
24 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
25 | 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 | |||
26 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groans,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groans Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
27 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Firm.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Firm | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
28 | Weimaraner,Female,5 Years Old,Exterior,Barks,x2,Gasp.wav | Weimaraner, Female, 5 Years Old, Exterior, Barks, X2, Gasp | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Weimaraner | |||
29 | 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 | |||
30 | Huskies.BBC.ECD65b.wav | Animal, Huskies: Single Sledge Pass | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Huskies | |||
31 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Muted,Resigned.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Muted, Resigned | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
32 | Dog,Shepherd,7 Years Old,Bark,x2,Simple,3.wav | Dog Shepherd 7 Years Old Bark X2 Simple 3 | i |
4.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
33 | Sheepdog,Bark,Brisk.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Brisk | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
34 | Dog,Small,Growls,Vicious.wav | Dog: Dog Small Growls Vicious | i |
1.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
35 | 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 | |||
36 | SHD_1131Dog,Speak,Luv You.wav | Dog Speak Luv You | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
37 | SHD17_45,Pomeranian,Growl,Inquisitive.wav | SHD17_45, Pomeranian, Growl, Inquisitive | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
38 | Dog,Bark,Rough,Howl,Angry1.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Rough Howl Angry1 | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
39 | 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 | |||
40 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Mouth.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Mouth | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
41 | Dog,German Shepherd,Barks,Timid,Whine.wav | Dog German Shepherd Barks Timid Whine | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
42 | Sheepdog,Bark,Exclaim.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Exclaim | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
43 | 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 | |||
44 | Dog,Barks,Med Close.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Med Close | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
45 | Sheepdog,Bark,Many,Mad.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Many, Mad | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
46 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 10.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Long Bark, High Pitch Howl And Growl, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
47 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_104.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
48 | EFX EXT Dogs Bark City 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Group Of Dogs In City Backyard Very Angry Pack Of Dogs | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
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 | 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 | |||
51 | EFX INT Husky1 Happy Bark 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Happy Barks, Short Moaning Howl After Each, Squeaky, Large Room | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
52 | Dogs-2Dogs-Ext-MediumDist_2.wav | Dogs - 2 Dogs - Ext - Medium Distant And Distant - 2 Medium Distant Barks, Scattered Clusters Of Distant Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
53 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_49.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Continuous Growls W Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
54 | 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 | |||
55 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
56 | EFX INT Husky2 Whiney Howl 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Whining Howls, Low, Very Squeaky, Large Room | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
57 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-5S_1.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 5 Sharp Barks, Soft Pants And Whines | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
58 | Dog,Whimper,Long,Sad,Snort.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Long Sad Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
59 | 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 | |||
60 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
61 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-C_1.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Close-Up - Continuous Moaning And Whining | i |
1.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
62 | Dogs,Barks,Birds,Roosters.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Birds Roosters | i |
2.0 | 1:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
63 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Small,Sharp.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Small Sharp | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
64 | Dog,Feet,Claws,Scramble,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Feet Claws Scramble Lite | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
65 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_15.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinscher - MCU - Barks And Growl W CU Throaty Grumbling Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
66 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Bark,Raw,BG Squeak.7.wav | Bulldog Male 18 Months Old Bark Raw BG Squeak 7 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
67 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
68 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
69 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_14.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
70 | DogDoggyPaddle_S08AN.77.wav | Animal, Dog, Doggy, Paddle, Water, Swim | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
71 | Bulldog,Female,6 Years Old,Pant,Constant,Swallows.wav | Bulldog, Female, 6 Years Old, Pant, Constant, Swallows.L | i |
6.0 | 0:42 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
72 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Moan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Moan | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
73 | Dog,Groans,Moo,Bark.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Moo Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
74 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-L_11.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - MCU - Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
75 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
76 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Grunts,Grumble.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Grunts, Grumble | i |
6.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
77 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_46.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimper, Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
78 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Pant,Heavy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Pant, Heavy.L | i |
6.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
79 | Human,Male,Bark,Dog,Imitate,Growl.wav | Human Male Bark Dog Imitate Grow l | i |
5.0 | 0:43 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
80 | Dog,Growls,Long,Loud and Weak.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Long Loud And Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
81 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_25.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - CU - Excited Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
82 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
83 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Growl,Soft.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Growl, Soft | i |
6.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
84 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
85 | SHD23_33,Jack Russell,Growl,x4.wav | Jack Russell Growl X4 | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
86 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Pant | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
87 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
88 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-Int-.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU Single Wolf's Wheezing Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Wolf Barking | |||
89 | 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 | |||
90 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_12.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Growl And Fast Harsh Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
91 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Even,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Even, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
92 | 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 | |||
93 | Dogs-2Dogs-Ext-MCUMediumDi.wav | Dogs - 2 Dogs - Ext - MCU And Medium Distant - Barks, Various, Medium Active | i |
1.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
94 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_44.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Long Series Of Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
95 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Sharp,Short,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Sharp, Short, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
96 | Sheepdog,Grunt,Small,x2,Speak.wav | Sheepdog, Grunt, Small, X2, Speak | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
97 | 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 | |||
98 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-3S_1.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 3 Sharp Barks, Soft Moans And Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
99 | Dog,Toenails,Tap,Gravel,Trot.wav | Dog: Dog Toenails Tap Gravel Trot | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
100 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Pant,Raw,Growls,Struggle,Small - some moves.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Pant, Raw, Growls, Struggle, Small - Some Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:47 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog |