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 | EFX INT Husky1 BR Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 1, Barks In Small Room, Squeaky, Short Barks With Short Howl | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Barking | |||
2 | Dog,Small,Groans,Deep,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groans Deep Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
3 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Pant,Tired - some moves.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Pant, Tired - Some Moves | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
4 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
5 | DogBar_BBC-Historical_2E 7.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Barksasdoor Opened And Closed. | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
6 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,x2b.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, X2b | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
7 | Maltese_BBC-Historical_2D 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Maltese Terrier Barking. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
8 | Weimaraner,Female,5 Years Old,Exterior,Bark,Howling.wav | Weimaraner, Female, 5 Years Old, Exterior, Bark, Howling | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Weimaraner | |||
9 | Dog,Groan,Short,No.wav | Dog: Dog Groan Short No | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
10 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Moan.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Moaning And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
11 | EFX INT Husky2 Happy Barks 03.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Husky 2, Short Happy, High Pitch Barks And Whines, Large Room | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
12 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
13 | DogHuntingHound.BBC.ECD31.wav | Animal, Dog: Fox Hunting, Hounds "singing", Huntsman Blows ""Picking Up Hounds"" On Horn. | i |
2.0 | 2:45 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
14 | Dog,Breaths,Fuss,Play.wav | Dog, Breaths, Fuss, Play | i |
1.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
15 | Spring_BBC-Historical_2F 3.wav | Animal, Dog: SpringerSpaniel Barking, Growling And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
16 | Dog Feet,Run,Race,Med,Foley.wav | Dog: Dog Feet Run Race Med Foley | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
17 | Dog,Groans,Short,High.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Short High | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
18 | 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 | |||
19 | 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 | |||
20 | Sheepdog,Bark,Assent,x2,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Assent, X2, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
21 | Dog,B,Groan,Squawk,Snorts.wav | Dog B Groan Squawk Snorts | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
22 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
23 | DingoMcugrowls17211.wav | Dingo. Mcu Growls From Male To Pups. Also Some Sounds Of Movement & Buzzing Flies. Occasional Distant Bird Calls. Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia | i |
2.0 | 0:56 | Animal | Dog | Dingo Canis Familiaris Dingo | |||
24 | Dog,Barks,Groans.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Groans | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
25 | Dog,Growls,Short Threat.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Short Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
26 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Moan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Moan | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
27 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Yap,x2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Yap, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
28 | 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 | |||
29 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Grunt,Squeal.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Grunt, Squeal | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
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 | 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 | |||
32 | Sheepdog,Bark,Huff,x2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Huff, X2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
33 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Frantic,Minute.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Frantic Minute | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
34 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_114.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
35 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
36 | 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 | |||
37 | SHD23_33,Jack Russell,Growl,x4.wav | Jack Russell Growl X4 | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
38 | 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 | |||
39 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
40 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Groan,Small,Vexed.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Groan Small Vexed | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
41 | Sheepdog,Bark,Shrill.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Shrill | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
42 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Groan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
43 | 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 | |||
44 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
45 | 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 | |||
46 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_15.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
47 | SHD23_65,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Weak.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
48 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
49 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Muted,Resigned.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Muted, Resigned | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
50 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Grunts,Gulps,Whining,Meek.wav | Dog D Grunts Gulps Whining Meek | i |
5.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
51 | 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 | |||
52 | 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 | |||
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,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
55 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Mouth.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Mouth | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
56 | SHD_1123Dog,Speak,I,1-3.wav | Dog Speak I 1-3 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
57 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_82.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
58 | 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 | |||
59 | 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 | |||
60 | Dog,B,Choke,Squirm,Groan,Tiny.wav | Dog B Choke Squirm Groan Tiny | i |
4.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
61 | SHD23_82,Jack Russell,Moan,Warble,Wary.wav | Jack Russell Moan Warble Wary | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
62 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_104.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
63 | 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 | |||
64 | Dog,Poodle,Whine,Soft,BG Dog,1.wav | Dog Poodle Whine Soft BG Dog 1 | i |
5.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Poodle | |||
65 | SHD23_B3,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,3.wav | Jack Russell Whine Rasp 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
66 | Dog,Whimper,Long,Sad,Snort.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Long Sad Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
67 | 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 | |||
68 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Bu_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
69 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,x2.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
70 | 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 | |||
71 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Do_4.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinscher - CU - Growls | i |
1.0 | 0:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
72 | Dogs,Barks,Birds,Roosters.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Birds Roosters | i |
2.0 | 1:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
73 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_49.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Continuous Growls W Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
74 | Bulldog,Female,4 Years Old,Snore,Lurching,BG Car Pass.wav | Bulldog, Female, 4 Years Old, Snore, Lurching, BG Car Pass | i |
6.0 | 1:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
75 | 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 | |||
76 | 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 | |||
77 | Pomeranian,Cry,1.wav | Pomeranian Cry 1 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
78 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_17.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - CU - Excited Whine, Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
79 | DogDoggyPaddle_S08AN.77.wav | Animal, Dog, Doggy, Paddle, Water, Swim | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
80 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark Close 02.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Long Bark, High Pitch Howl And Growl, Close | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
81 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Medium Distant,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Medium Distant, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
82 | Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Agitated.wav | Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Agitated | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
83 | 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 | |||
84 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 06.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
85 | 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 | |||
86 | Sheepdog,Cry,Choppy.wav | Sheepdog, Cry, Choppy | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
87 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Pa_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Pack Of Doberman Pinschers - CU - Overlapping Barks, Short Bursts | i |
1.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
88 | EFX INT Small Dog Growl 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Small Dog, Whiney Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
89 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Growl,Light,Breaths.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Growl, Light, Breaths | i |
4.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
90 | Dog,Small,Barks,Hi,Groans,Lite.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Hi Groans Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
91 | 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 | |||
92 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
93 | DogsAlsatians.BBC.EC86Ge.wav | Animal, Dog: Alsatians Whining And Yelping, Including 9-month Old, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
94 | Sheepdog,Mouth,Moves.wav | Sheepdog, Mouth, Moves | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
95 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bd.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, General Atmosphere. | i |
2.0 | 3:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
96 | Shepherd,Bark,Sharp,x3.wav | Shepherd, Bark, Sharp, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
97 | Dog,Barks,Two,Big.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Two Big | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
98 | 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 | |||
99 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Snarl,Snorty,Ripple.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Snarl, Snorty, Ripple | i |
7.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
100 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-R_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious |