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,Lab,6 Years Old,Groan,Shrill,Warble,Snorts.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groan Shrill Warble Snorts | i |
5.0 | 0:04 | Animal |
Dog |
Lab | |||
2 | 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 | |||
3 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_128.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
4 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_99.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
5 | SHD_1131Dog,Speak,Luv You.wav | Dog Speak Luv You | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
6 | DogGoldendoodle_S08AN.85.wav | Animal, Dog, Goldendoodle, In, Cage, Bark, Movement | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
7 | Pomeranian,Cry,1.wav | Pomeranian Cry 1 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
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 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_41.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Extremely Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:54 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
10 | 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 | |||
11 | Dog,German Shepherd,Barks,Timid,Whine.wav | Dog German Shepherd Barks Timid Whine | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
12 | 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 | |||
13 | DogsLabradors.BBC.EC86Ae.wav | Animal, Dog: Labrador Growling, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
14 | Dog,Bark,Excited.wav | Dog, Bark, Excited | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
15 | Dog,Big,Growl,Vicious,Deep.wav | Dog: Dog Big Growl Vicious Deep | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
16 | 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 | |||
17 | DogTerrier.BBC.EC86Dd.wav | Animal, Dog: Sealyham Terrier Yelping And Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
18 | Sheepdog,Bark,Brisk.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Brisk | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
19 | 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 | |||
20 | Dog,Old,Barks,Angry,Rough1.wav | Dog: Dog Old Barks Angry Rough1 | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
21 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_114.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
22 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Yips,Plaintive.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Yips Plaintive | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
23 | 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 | |||
24 | Dog,Groans,Breathy.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
25 | Huskies.BBC.ECD65b.wav | Animal, Huskies: Single Sledge Pass | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Huskies | |||
26 | Sheepdog,Bark,Exclaim.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Exclaim | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
27 | Dog,Bark,Rough,Howl,Angry1.wav | Dog: Dog Bark Rough Howl Angry1 | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
28 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Ro_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
29 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Low10.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Low 10 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
30 | 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 | |||
31 | SHD23_17,Jack Russell,Breath,Throat.wav | Jack Russell Breath Throat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
32 | 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 | |||
33 | Dog,Groans,Struggle.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Struggle | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
34 | Sheepdog,Bark,Many,Mad.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Many, Mad | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
35 | Dog,Barks,Med Close.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Med Close | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
36 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_38.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Medium Breed - CU - Lapping Water W Small Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
37 | Dog,Small,Groan,Hmmm,Close.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Hmmm Close | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
38 | 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 | |||
39 | SHD23_49,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Jump,3.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Jump 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
40 | 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 | |||
41 | Dog,Large,Barks,Excited,Groan.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Excited Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
42 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Inhale,Stagger.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Inhale, Stagger | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
43 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Scot.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Scottish Terrier - Medium Pov - Yappy, Darting Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
44 | Dog,Small,Snort,Whine,Sad,Long.wav | Dog: Dog Small Snort Whine Sad Long | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
45 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Grunt,Squeal.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Grunt, Squeal | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
46 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_82.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
47 | 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 | |||
48 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snappy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snappy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
49 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Multip_11.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Multiple Dogs - Ext - Distant - Small Dogs Bark Fast And Continuously, Large Dog Barks Occasionally, V Distant Medium Sized Dogs Bark @ End | i |
2.0 | 0:25 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
50 | 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 | |||
51 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
52 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Tiny,Sharp.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Tiny, Sharp | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
53 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Growl.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
54 | 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 | |||
55 | 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 | |||
56 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
57 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Small,Sharp.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Small Sharp | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
58 | AMB EXT Dog, Barking,Echo.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Exterior, Dog Near, Barking, Large Echo | i |
2.0 | 2:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
59 | Dogs-LargeDog-Ext-CU-Angr_7.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Ext - CU - Angry Barking W Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
60 | 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 | |||
61 | 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 | |||
62 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
63 | 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 | |||
64 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
65 | 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 | |||
66 | 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 | |||
67 | EFX EXT Close Dog Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Close Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:31 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
68 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-Close-Up_3.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - Close-Up - Snarling, Angry And Aggressive, Soft, Frantic Panting, Single Snort @ Tail | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
69 | 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 | |||
70 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
71 | 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 | |||
72 | 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 | |||
73 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Pant,Heavy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Pant, Heavy.L | i |
6.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
74 | CairnT_BBC-Historical_2F 9.wav | Animal, Dog: Cairn Terrier, Yelp Andhowls. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
75 | SHD23_82,Jack Russell,Moan,Warble,Wary.wav | Jack Russell Moan Warble Wary | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
76 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bloodho_1.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bloodhounds - Surreal Pitched Sad Barks Whine - C U - Slowed Way Down To Abstraction, Elements Include A Tuned Dog Moan Harmony, Sounds Almost Like Organ | i |
2.0 | 1:25 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
77 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
78 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
79 | 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 | |||
80 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Purr,Snuff.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Purr Snuff | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
81 | Dog,Whimper,Protest.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Protest | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
82 | DogsBoxer.BBC.EC2D1a.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog: Boxer, Barking. | i |
2.0 | 1:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
83 | SHD23_B3,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,3.wav | Jack Russell Whine Rasp 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
84 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Growl And Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
85 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
86 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
87 | 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 | |||
88 | 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 | |||
89 | Dogs,Large,Bark,Dist,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Large Bark Dist Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
90 | 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 | |||
91 | SHD23_44,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Insane.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Insane | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
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 | Dog,Growls,Snappy,Mad.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Snappy Mad | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
94 | Bull-Terrier,Breath,Inhale,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breath, Inhale, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
95 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sc_5.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Scottish Terrier - Medium Pov - Yappy, Darting Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
96 | Dog,Small,Grunt,Snuff.wav | Dog: Dog Small Grunt Snuff | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
97 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Cry,Quiet,Breaths - some faint birds.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Cry, Quiet, Breaths - Some Faint Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
98 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_77.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
99 | 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 | |||
100 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Strained.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Strained | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier |