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 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Mouth.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Mouth | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
3 | DogsHowling.BBC.ECD65.wav | Animal, Dog: Breeze With Dogs Howling - Kummuit, East Greenland | i |
2.0 | 2:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
4 | 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 | |||
5 | 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 | |||
6 | 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 | |||
7 | 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 | |||
8 | Pomeranian,Cry,1.wav | Pomeranian Cry 1 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
9 | Sheepdog,Bark,Content,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Content, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
10 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
11 | Dogs.BBC.EC86C.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Snoring, Interior. (Species Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:45 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
12 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Pant,Heavy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Pant, Heavy.L | i |
6.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
13 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
14 | 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 | |||
15 | 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 | |||
16 | Sheepdog,Bark,Growl,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Growl, 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
17 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves-_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Fierce, Menacing Barking And Growling | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
18 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
19 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bb.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, Atmosphere Behind Tote Office Counter. | i |
2.0 | 2:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
20 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
21 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Whine,Sweet.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Whine Sweet | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
22 | 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 | |||
23 | 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 | |||
24 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Bark,Groan,Distressed.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Bark, Groan, Distressed | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
25 | Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,x2,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, X2, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
26 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
27 | SHD_1107Dog,Speak,I Luv _10.wav | Dog Speak I Luv You 8 Med | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
28 | Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,2.wav | Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Sniffing | |||
29 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_105.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
30 | 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 | |||
31 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Ragged,Snarls.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Ragged, Snarls | i |
6.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
32 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Yelp,Small,Squeaky.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Yelp Small Squeaky | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
33 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
34 | SHD_1139Dog,Speak,You,2.wav | Dog Speak You 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
35 | Dog,Dig,Hole,Sand.wav | Dog Dig Hole Sand | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
36 | 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 | |||
37 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Scamper,Movement.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Scamper, Movement | i |
7.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
38 | Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Agitated.wav | Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Agitated | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
39 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
40 | SHD23_25,Jack Russell,Groan,Breathy.wav | Jack Russell Groan Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
41 | Dog,Barks,Attack,Approach,Run.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Attack Approach Run | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
42 | 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 | |||
43 | Bulldog,Female,4 Years Old,Breaths,Open Mouth,Sniffs,Faint BG.wav | Bulldog, Female, 4 Years Old, Breaths, Open Mouth, Sniffs, Faint BG | i |
6.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
44 | Dog,Small,Barks,Hi,Groans,Lite.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Hi Groans Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
45 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
46 | Dog,Whimper,Protest.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Protest | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
47 | SHD23_57,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Sing,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Sing 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
48 | 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 | |||
49 | 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 | |||
50 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_14.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
51 | Dog,Small,Groans,Deep,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groans Deep Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
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 | Dogs,Large,Bark,Dist,Int.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Large Bark Dist Int | i |
1.0 | 0:21 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
54 | Dog,Barks,Two,Big.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Two Big | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
55 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Moan.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Moaning And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
56 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_46.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimper, Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
57 | DogGoldendoodle_S08AN.85.wav | Animal, Dog, Goldendoodle, In, Cage, Bark, Movement | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
58 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Words,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Words, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
59 | Dog,Groan,Short,No.wav | Dog: Dog Groan Short No | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
60 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bd.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, General Atmosphere. | i |
2.0 | 3:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
61 | 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 | |||
62 | 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 | |||
63 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
64 | Sheepdog,Bark,x2,Vicious.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, X2, Vicious | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
65 | Dog,Groans,Short,High.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Short High | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
66 | Maltese_BBC-Historical_2D 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Maltese Terrier Barking. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
67 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_42.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
68 | 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 | |||
69 | Dogs-Collar Moves-Metal,Handle,Shake,Moves,Fast,Soft,Calm,Close Up,Interior.wav | Dogs: Collar Moves: Metal, Handle, Shake, Moves, Fast, Soft, Calm, Close Up, Interior | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Collar | |||
70 | Sheepdog,Breath,Mouth.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Mouth | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
71 | Dog,Growls,Short Threat.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Short Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
72 | 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 | |||
73 | Spring_BBC-Historical_2F 3.wav | Animal, Dog: SpringerSpaniel Barking, Growling And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
74 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
75 | 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 | |||
76 | Dog,Shepherd,7 Years Old,Bark,Growls,Soft.wav | Dog Shepherd 7 Years Old Bark Growls Soft | i |
4.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
77 | Sheepdog,Breath,Wet.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Wet | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
78 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_104.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
79 | 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 | |||
80 | SHD23_82,Jack Russell,Moan,Warble,Wary.wav | Jack Russell Moan Warble Wary | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
81 | 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 | |||
82 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
83 | Dog,German Shepherd,Yelp,Restrained.wav | Dog German Shepherd Yelp Restrained | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | SHD23_B3,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,3.wav | Jack Russell Whine Rasp 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
86 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Muted,Resigned.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Muted, Resigned | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
87 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Small,Sharp.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Small Sharp | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
88 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Complain.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Complain | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
89 | 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 | |||
90 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 14.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
91 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_49.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Continuous Growls W Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
92 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Eat,Bone,Mouthy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Eat, Bone, Mouthy | i |
4.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
93 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Grunts,Small.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Grunts, Small | i |
6.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
94 | Dog,Small,Bark,Snappy 2.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Snappy 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
95 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Snort.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snort | |||
96 | Dog,Whimper,Many,High.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Many High | i |
1.0 | 0:32 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
97 | SHD23_52,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Mad,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Mad 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
98 | Dogs-2Dogs-Ext-MediumDistan.wav | Dogs - 2 Dogs - Ext - Medium Distant And Distant - 3 Medium Distant Barks, Scattered Distant Barks, Very Light BG Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
99 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Growl,Subtle,Warning.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Growl, Subtle, Warning | i |
1.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
100 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Rott.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Angry Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |