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 | 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 | |||
2 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_82.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Medium-Slow | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
3 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
4 | 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 | |||
5 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Growl1.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Growl 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
6 | 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 | |||
7 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Talking.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Talking | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
8 | 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 | |||
9 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
10 | SHD17_45,Pomeranian,Growl,Inquisitive.wav | SHD17_45, Pomeranian, Growl, Inquisitive | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
11 | Dog,Small,Exhale,Heavy,Single.wav | Dog: Dog Small Exhale Heavy Single | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
12 | Bull-Terrier,Mouth,Smacks.wav | Bull-Terrier, Mouth, Smacks | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
13 | Dog,German Shepherd,Barks,Timid,Whine.wav | Dog German Shepherd Barks Timid Whine | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
14 | Dog,Poodle,Whine,Soft,BG Dog,1.wav | Dog Poodle Whine Soft BG Dog 1 | i |
5.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Poodle | |||
15 | Dog,Small,Growls,Vicious.wav | Dog: Dog Small Growls Vicious | i |
1.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
16 | Doberman,Breathe,Pant,Hyper.wav | Doberman, Breathe, Pant, Hyper | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
17 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_114.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
18 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,x2.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
19 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_99.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
20 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_18.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
21 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_15.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
22 | Bulldog,Female,6 Years Old,Pant,Raw,Up,Swallow,Away,A Bit of Collar at End.wav | Bulldog, Female, 6 Years Old, Pant, Raw, Up, Swallow, Away, A Bit Of Collar At End.L | i |
6.0 | 0:19 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
23 | 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 | |||
24 | 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 | |||
25 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Words,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Words, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
26 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_50.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Whining Grunts W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
27 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_30.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
28 | Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-Ang_17.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking W Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
29 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Sniffs,Grunts,Subtle.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Sniffs, Grunts, Subtle.L | i |
6.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
30 | 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 | |||
31 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_7.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting And Snarling | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
32 | Sheepdog,Bark,x2,Vicious.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, X2, Vicious | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
33 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_82.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
34 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sc_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Scottish Terrier - Medium Pov - Yappy, Darting Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
35 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Breaths,Cry,Snorts,2 - some faint background birds.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Breaths, Cry, Snorts, 2 - Some Faint Background Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:23 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
36 | Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-Di_8.wav | Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - Medium Loud Barking, Very Distant Scattered Barking, Fence Rattling, Chain Rattling @ Tail, Very Reverberant | i |
2.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
37 | KingChSpaniel.BBC.EC86Ec.wav | Animal, Dog: King Charles Spaniel Barking And Snuffling, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
38 | Dog,Bark,Excited.wav | Dog, Bark, Excited | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
39 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Purr,Snuff.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Purr Snuff | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
40 | 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 | |||
41 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-ViolentTe.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Violent Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
42 | Sheepdog,Breath,Mouth.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Mouth | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
43 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-MediumT_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Medium To Large Dogs - Ext - Medium Distant - Large And Medium Sized Barking Dogs, Very Distant Dogs Respond | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
44 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Eat,Fast,Grunts,Smack.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Eat, Fast, Grunts, Smack | i |
7.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
45 | Dogs-SmallDog-Ext-MCU-5Me_1.wav | Dogs - Small Dog - Ext - MCU - 5 Medium High Barks, Irregular Rhythm | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
46 | DogsSamoyeds.BBC.EC86Ke.wav | Animal, Dog: Samoyed Puppies Playing In Box, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 2:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
47 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Moan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Moan | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
48 | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog,Howls,Raw.wav | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog, Howls, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
49 | 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 | |||
50 | 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 | |||
51 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-I_1.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whimpers And Whines, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
52 | Sheepdog,Breath,Wet.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Wet | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
53 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Snarl,Sharp.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Snarl, Sharp | i |
6.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
54 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_105.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
55 | KingChSpaniel.BBC.EC86Ed.wav | Animal, Dog: Two King Charles Spaniels Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
56 | Human,Male,Bark,Dog,Imitate,Growl.wav | Human Male Bark Dog Imitate Grow l | i |
5.0 | 0:43 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
57 | Bulldog,Quiet,Sniffing,Eating Treat,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Quiet, Sniffing, Eating Treat, Anxious | i |
1.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
58 | Dog,Bark,Rough,Howl,Angry1.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Rough Howl Angry1 | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
59 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
60 | SHD_1131Dog,Speak,Luv You.wav | Dog Speak Luv You | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
61 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-PuliBarki.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Puli Barking - MCU - Lots Of Examples, Trainer's Voice Sometimes Audible | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
62 | Bulldog,Female,4 Years Old,Grunt,Snort,Breaths.wav | Bulldog, Female, 4 Years Old, Grunt, Snort, Breaths | i |
7.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
63 | SHD23_33,Jack Russell,Growl,x4.wav | Jack Russell Growl X4 | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
64 | 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 | |||
65 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Firm.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Firm | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
66 | Dog,Barks,Med Close.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Med Close | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
67 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
68 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_112.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
69 | SHD23_65,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Weak.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
70 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Breaths,Snorty,Growl,Subtle.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Breaths, Snorty, Growl, Subtle | i |
4.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
71 | 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 | |||
72 | 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 | |||
73 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_25.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Menacing Growl And Quick Sharp Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
74 | Dog,Drinks,Water,Close.wav | Dog: Dog Drinks Water Close | i |
2.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Drinking | |||
75 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
76 | Sheepdog,Bark,Content,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Content, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
77 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Growl,Subtle,Long.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Growl, Subtle, Long | i |
1.0 | 0:23 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
78 | Dog,Whimper,Protest.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Protest | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
79 | SHD23_90,Jack Russell,Sniff,x2,Soft.wav | Jack Russell Sniff X2 Soft | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
80 | 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 | |||
81 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_57.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Barking And Growling | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
82 | Dog,Groans,Long,Loud,Angry.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Long Loud Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
83 | DogsDachshunds.BBC.EC86Cb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dachshund Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
84 | Sheepdog,Bark,Growl,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Growl, 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
85 | Dogs,Large,Bark,Dist,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Large Bark Dist Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
86 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
87 | SHD23_C1,Jack Russell,Whine,x6,Checked.wav | Jack Russell Whine X6 Checked | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
88 | Dog,Large,Barks,Slow,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Slow Int | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
89 | 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 | |||
90 | Dog,Growls,Angry.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
91 | DogsBa_BBC-Historical_2B 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Barking. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:51 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
92 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Hi,Hollow.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Hi, Hollow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
93 | Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,x2,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, X2, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
94 | DogGoldendoodle_S08AN.85.wav | Animal, Dog, Goldendoodle, In, Cage, Bark, Movement | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
95 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_2.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
96 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whine,Dist3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whine, Dist3 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
97 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_77.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
98 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_57.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimpery Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
99 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Bark,Yip,Groan.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Bark, Yip, Groan | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
100 | Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-Di_3.wav | Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - 2 Deep Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant |