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 | 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 | |||
2 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Panting,Fast.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Panting Fast | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
3 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-I_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Fierce Bark And Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
4 | Dogs,Large,Bark,Dist,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Large Bark Dist Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
5 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Moan.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Moaning And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
6 | 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 | |||
7 | Dog,Poodle,Whine,Soft,BG Dog,1.wav | Dog Poodle Whine Soft BG Dog 1 | i |
5.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Poodle | |||
8 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_120.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry, Multiple Wolves | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
9 | DogGoldendoodle_S08AN.85.wav | Animal, Dog, Goldendoodle, In, Cage, Bark, Movement | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
10 | Dogs-GermanShepherd-Ext-Med.wav | Dogs - German Shepherd - Ext - Medium Distant - Irregular Barking Rhythm, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
11 | 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 | |||
12 | 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 | |||
13 | 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 | |||
14 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,x2.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
15 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_33.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low, Aggressive Growls And Angry Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
16 | Dog,B,Groan,Squawk,Snorts.wav | Dog B Groan Squawk Snorts | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
17 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_42.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
18 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_23.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinschers - CU - 2 Dogs Bark, Growl, Snort, Throaty Growls And Snarls | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snarl | |||
19 | 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 | |||
20 | Dog,Shepherd,4 Years Old,Male,Growl,Grunt,x2,Tiny.wav | Dog Shepherd 4 Years Old Male Growl Grunt X2 Tiny | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
21 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Moan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Moan | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
22 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
23 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
24 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-La_4.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - Medium Pov - Watchful Or Playfull Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Playful | |||
25 | 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 | |||
26 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
27 | Sheepdog,Bark,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
28 | Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,2.wav | Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Sniffing | |||
29 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Frantic,Minute.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Frantic Minute | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
30 | Human,Male,Bark,Dog,Imitate,Growl.wav | Human Male Bark Dog Imitate Grow l | i |
5.0 | 0:43 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
31 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
32 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
33 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_33.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - CU - Excited Whiney Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
34 | 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 | |||
35 | DogsDachshunds.BBC.EC86Cb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dachshund Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
36 | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog,Howls,Raw.wav | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog, Howls, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
37 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Happy.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Happy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
38 | Dog,Dig,Hole,Sand.wav | Dog Dig Hole Sand | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
39 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Furious.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Furious | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
40 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Groan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
41 | SHD23_33,Jack Russell,Growl,x4.wav | Jack Russell Growl X4 | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
42 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_15.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
43 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
44 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Howl,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Howl X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
45 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
46 | 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 | |||
47 | DogsBa_BBC-Historical_2B 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Barking. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:51 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
48 | Bulldog,Quiet,Sniffing,Eating Treat,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Quiet, Sniffing, Eating Treat, Anxious | i |
1.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
49 | Sheepdog,Bark,Hard,x2,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Hard, X2, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
50 | Dog,Barks,Attack,Approach,Run.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Attack Approach Run | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
51 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Run,Away.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Run Away | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
52 | SHD23_65,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Weak.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
53 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_30.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
54 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Breaths,Harsh,x3.wav | Dog D Breaths Harsh X3 | i |
5.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
55 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
56 | Bearded Collie,Run,Bark,Int.wav | Bearded Collie, Run, Bark, Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
57 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Snarl,Sharp.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Snarl, Sharp | i |
6.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
58 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Firm.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Firm | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
59 | Sheepdog,Bark,Phleghm.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Phleghm | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
60 | EFX Dog FS On Porch 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Footsteps On Wood Floor Turning With Collar, Real Dog | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
61 | 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 | |||
62 | SHD_1115Dog,Speak,I Luv Y_5.wav | Dog Speak I Luv You 2 Long | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
63 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
64 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Fury.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Fury | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
65 | Dog,Barks,Two,Big.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Two Big | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
66 | 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 | |||
67 | Dog,Rottweiler,Barks,Mean.wav | Dog: Dog Rottweiler Barks Mean | i |
2.0 | 0:27 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
68 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark 10.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Long Bark, High Pitch Howl And Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
69 | DogsLabradors.BBC.EC86Ae.wav | Animal, Dog: Labrador Growling, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
70 | 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 | |||
71 | Dog,A,Growl,Soft,Perturbed.wav | Dog A Growl Soft Perturbed | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
72 | Bull-Terrier,Whine to Growl,Sad.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine To Growl, Sad | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
73 | Dog,Groan,Short,No.wav | Dog: Dog Groan Short No | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
74 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Low8.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Low 8 | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
75 | DogTerrier.BBC.EC86Dd.wav | Animal, Dog: Sealyham Terrier Yelping And Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
76 | Doberman,Mouth,Lick Chops.wav | Doberman, Mouth, Lick Chops | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
77 | 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 | |||
78 | Dog,Groans,Short,High.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Short High | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
79 | Dog,Small,Groan,Snorty.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Snorty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
80 | 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 | |||
81 | Huskies.BBC.ECD65b.wav | Animal, Huskies: Single Sledge Pass | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Huskies | |||
82 | 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 | |||
83 | Dog,Growls,Short Threat.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Short Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | SHD23_98,Jack Russell,Whimper,Solemn.wav | Jack Russell Whimper Solemn | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
86 | EFX INT Husky1 Room Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Squeaky Barks And Short Howls From Across Room | i |
2.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
87 | 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 | |||
88 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Barks,x2,Groan.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Barks X2 Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
89 | Dog,Whimper,Protest.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Protest | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
90 | Dogs-2MediumDogs-Int-MCU_5.wav | Dogs - 2 Medium Dogs - Int - MCU And Medium Distant - 4 Medium High Barks, Volume Incrementally Decreases | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
91 | Dog Leash,Jingle,Delicate,Musical.wav | Dog Leash, Jingle, Delicate, Musical | i |
1.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | ||||
92 | Dog,Large,Bark,Distant,Echo9.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Large Bark Distant Echo | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
93 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Chirp,Tiny.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Chirp Tiny | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
94 | SHD23_28,Jack Russell,Growl,Moves.wav | Jack Russell Growl Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
95 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
96 | Jack Russell,Bark,Perky.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, Perky | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
97 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,x3,Happy.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks X3 Happy | i |
4.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
98 | Sheepdog,Bark,Wander,Many.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Wander, Many | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
99 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Various,Grunts,1.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Various, Grunts, 1 | i |
6.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
100 | Wire-HairFoxTerr.BBC.EC2D1f.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog: Fox Terrier, Wire-Haired, Exterior, Snarls And Growls. | i |
2.0 | 0:27 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |