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 | Mongre_BBC-Historical_2F 1.wav | Animal, Dog: Mongrel Terrier Barking. | i |
2.0 | 3:07 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Barking | |||
2 | Dog,Lab,6 Year Old,Breaths,Whine,Burble.wav | Dog Lab 6 Year Old Breaths Whine Burble | i |
5.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
3 | Jack Russell,Bark,Perky.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, Perky | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
4 | Dog,Groans,Struggle.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Struggle | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
5 | Dog,Whimper,Snort,Nasal Whine.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Snort Nasal Whine | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
6 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_87.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
7 | Sheepdog,Grunts,Constrained.wav | Sheepdog, Grunts, Constrained | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
8 | Dogs.BBC.EC86Bb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Barking And Growling, Exterior. (Species Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
9 | Dog,Collar,Constant,Trot.wav | Dog: Dog Collar Constant Trot | i |
1.0 | 0:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Collar | |||
10 | EFX INT Husky2 BR Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Short Ruff Barks And Whines, Small Room | i |
2.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
11 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-5S_3.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 5 Sharp Barks, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
12 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_78.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Growling | i |
2.0 | 0:56 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
13 | EFX Dog Collar 04.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Dog Collar Jingle Sweetener, No Dog | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Collar | |||
14 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_27.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Barks W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
15 | Pomeranian,Cry,3.wav | Pomeranian Cry 3 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
16 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 07.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
17 | 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 | |||
18 | EFX INT Small Dog Bark whine 05.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Whining And Crying, Howling Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:32 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
19 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Grating.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Grating | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
20 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Play,Growl,2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Play, Growl, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
21 | Bull-Terrier,Whine to Growl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine To Growl | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
22 | SHD23_B9,Jack Russell,Whine,x3,Sad.wav | Jack Russell Whine X3 Sad | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
23 | WestHi_BBC-Historical_2C 5.wav | Animal, Dog: West Highland Terrierbarking. (Recorded Indoors.) | i |
2.0 | 1:00 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
24 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Pant,Rapid,Hoot.wav | Dog C Whine Pant Rapid Hoot | i |
5.0 | 0:43 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
25 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Series,Growling,Howly.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Series, Growling, Howly | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
26 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Brisk,Topple.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Brisk, Topple | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
27 | DogBark_S08AN.72.wav | Animal, Dog, Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
28 | DogsLabradors.BBC.EC86Aa.wav | Animal, Dog: Labrador Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
29 | 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 | |||
30 | Sheepdog,Bark,Strongc.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Strongc | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
31 | Dog,Groans,Panting,Small.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Panting Small | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
32 | Dog,Whimper,High,Whine.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper High Whine | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
33 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-_10.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Bark, Whine And Whimper | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
34 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_73.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
35 | Sheepdog,Cry,Weak.wav | Sheepdog, Cry, Weak | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
36 | CairnT_BBC-Historical_2F 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Cairn Terrier Yelping, Whining And Barking. | i |
2.0 | 1:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
37 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_50.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Continuous Growls W Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
38 | Dog,Barks,Threaten,Woof.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Threaten Woof | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
39 | EFX INT Husky1 Howl 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Howls In Large Room, Barks Into Vocalized Howls | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
40 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_3.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
41 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_64.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Growls And Furious Yelps | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
42 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Near,Far.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Near Far | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
43 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_13.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
44 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Snort,Hork,Whine.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Snort Hork Whine | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
45 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_109.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
46 | EFX INT Int of Ext Dog 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Exterior Dog Barks, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
47 | Dog,Large,Bark,Distant,Echo10.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Large Bark Distant Echo | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
48 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Eat,Bone,Breaths,2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Eat, Bone, Breaths, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
49 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Soft,Annoyed.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Soft, Annoyed | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
50 | SHD23_A5,Jack Russell,Whine,Moan,x6.wav | Jack Russell Whine Moan X6 | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
51 | DogsAlsatians.BBC.EC86Fc.wav | Animal, Dog: Three Alsatian Guard Dogs Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
52 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Snort,Prance,Tug of War.wav | Dog C Snort Prance Tug Of War | i |
4.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snort | |||
53 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Medium Distant,Series,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Medium Distant, Series, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
54 | Dog,Large,Barks,Excited,Groan.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Excited Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
55 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Fast,Resonant.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Fast, Resonant | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
56 | Dogs,Upset,Bark,Whine,Howl 1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Upset Bark Whine Howl 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
57 | Huskies_BBC-Historical_2C 7.wav | Animal, Dog: Huskies Barking And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
58 | DomesticDogSalu77147.wav | Domestic Dog. Saluki. CU Howls And Barks From Two Dogs. St George, Bristol, U.K | i |
2.0 | 0:30 | Animal | Dog | Domestic Dog Canis Familiaris | |||
59 | Sheepdog,Whine,Plaintive.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Plaintive | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
60 | DogsAlsatians.BBC.EC2D1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs: Two Alsatians Barking And Growling. | i |
2.0 | 1:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
61 | Dog,Groans,Hmmm.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Hmmm | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
62 | Dog,Snort,Grunt,Light.wav | Dog: Dog Snort Grunt Light | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
63 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-C_3.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Close-Up - Piercing Whines, Slightly Prolonged, Panting @ Head, Moan @ Tail | i |
1.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
64 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves-In.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Short Violent Barking, Snarling And Yelping | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snarl | |||
65 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark 06.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
66 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_59.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Whining And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
67 | Sheepdog,Croak,Wet,Gulp.wav | Sheepdog, Croak, Wet, Gulp | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
68 | AustralianTerrier.BBC.EC86J.wav | Animal, Dog: Australian Terrier Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:38 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
69 | 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 | |||
70 | EFX INT Husky1 Bark Howl 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Barks In Large Room, High Pitch, Longer Howl After Barks, Moaning Like | i |
2.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
71 | Dogs-2MediumDogs-Int-MCU_3.wav | Dogs - 2 Medium Dogs - Int - MCU And Medium Distant - 3 Barks In Quick Succession | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
72 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Run,Scamper.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Run Scamper | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
73 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_127.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Soft Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
74 | Doberman,Run,Play,Collar,1.wav | Doberman, Run, Play, Collar, 1 | i |
1.0 | 1:01 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
75 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groans,Howls,x3.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groans Howls X3 | i |
5.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
76 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_6.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Growl And Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
77 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 04.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Short Barks And Growls, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
78 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Many,Angry.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Many Angry | i |
5.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
79 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Growl,Subtle,Snorty.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Growl, Subtle, Snorty | i |
4.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
80 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Irritated,Mad.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Irritated, Mad | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
81 | SHD23_92,Jack Russell,Whimper,Beg.wav | Jack Russell Whimper Beg | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
82 | Dog,Small,Bark,Fiesty.wav | Dog, Small, Bark, Fiesty | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
83 | DogTerrier.BBC.EC86Dg.wav | Animal, Dog: Sealyham Terrier Growling With Bone, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Cheerful.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Cheerful | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
86 | Dog,Growls,Long.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Long | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
87 | Dogs,Barks,Big,Close,Small.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Big Close Small | i |
2.0 | 1:30 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
88 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Ab.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, Dog Trap Shuts. | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
89 | Sheepdog,Whine,Abrupt,Soft.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Abrupt, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
90 | Dogs.BBC.ECD38b.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Shaking And Being Towelled Down After Bath. | i |
2.0 | 0:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
91 | Dog,Groan,Bark,Up Beat.wav | Dog: Dog Groan Bark Up Beat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
92 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-TeethSn_3.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
93 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_96.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Fast Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
94 | AMB INT Outside Dog 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Apartment, Interior POV, Dogs Barks Loud, Woman Calling Dogs | i |
2.0 | 0:49 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
95 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_45.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
96 | 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 | |||
97 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_22.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Menacing Growl And Quick Sharp Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
98 | EFX INT Boxer Fight 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Boxer Growling And Snarling, Panting And Heavy Breathing | i |
2.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
99 | Dogs-1Dog-Ext-MediumDista_3.wav | Dogs - 1 Dog - Ext - Medium Distant - 4 Deep Barks, Volume Incrementally Decreases, 1 Perfunctory Bark @ Tail, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
100 | Door,Apartment,Handle,Jiggle.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Growl Curious | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |