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 | Sheepdog,Breath,Sniff.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Sniff | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal |
Dog |
Sheepdog | |||
2 | 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 | |||
3 | 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 | |||
4 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
5 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-_10.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Bark, Whine And Whimper | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
6 | Dog,Terrier,Barks,Shrieks,Hyper.wav | Dog: Dog Terrier Barks Shrieks Hyper | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
7 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Happy.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Happy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
8 | Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Agitated.wav | Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Agitated | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
9 | Dog,German Shepherd,Barks,Timid,Whine.wav | Dog German Shepherd Barks Timid Whine | i |
5.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
10 | 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 | |||
11 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
12 | Dog,Wolfhound,Whines,Moan.wav | Dog: Dog Wolfhound Whines Moan | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
13 | Sheepdog,Bark,Hard,x2,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Hard, X2, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
14 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Whine,Sweet.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Whine Sweet | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
15 | Dog,Small,Barks,Hi,Groans,Lite.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Hi Groans Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
16 | Shepherd,Bark,Sharp,x3.wav | Shepherd, Bark, Sharp, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Shepherd | |||
17 | Dog,Barks,Two,Big.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Two Big | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
18 | DogAkitaPuppy_S08AN.69.wav | Animal, Dog, Akita, Puppy, Whine, In, Cage | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
19 | Sheepdog,Bark,Phleghm.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Phleghm | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
20 | SHD_1107Dog,Speak,I Luv _10.wav | Dog Speak I Luv You 8 Med | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
21 | Dog,Small,Groans,Deep,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groans Deep Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
22 | 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 | |||
23 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
24 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Yelp,Small,Squeaky.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Yelp Small Squeaky | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
25 | Dog,Groan,Short,No.wav | Dog: Dog Groan Short No | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
26 | DogWheatenTerrier_S08AN.101.wav | Animal, Dog, Wheaten, Terrier, Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
27 | SHD_1139Dog,Speak,You,2.wav | Dog Speak You 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
28 | 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 | |||
29 | Dog Feet,Run,Race,Med,Foley.wav | Dog: Dog Feet Run Race Med Foley | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
30 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
31 | SHD23_25,Jack Russell,Groan,Breathy.wav | Jack Russell Groan Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
32 | Dog,Groans,Short,High.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Short High | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
33 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Ro_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
34 | 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 | |||
35 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Inhale,Stagger.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Inhale, Stagger | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
36 | Dog,Barks,Groans.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Groans | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
37 | 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 | |||
38 | SHD23_57,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Sing,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Sing 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
39 | Dog,Growls,Short Threat.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Short Threat | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
40 | 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 | |||
41 | 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 | |||
42 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snappy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snappy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
43 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
44 | 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 | |||
45 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Tiny,Sharp.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Tiny, Sharp | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
46 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves-_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Fierce, Menacing Barking And Growling | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
47 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Howls,Complex.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Howls Complex | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
48 | 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 | |||
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 | SHD_0268Bull-Terrier,Whine,.wav | Bull-Terrier Whine Arp Quiet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
51 | KingChSpaniel.BBC.EC86Ec.wav | Animal, Dog: King Charles Spaniel Barking And Snuffling, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 1:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
52 | DogsHowling.BBC.ECD65.wav | Animal, Dog: Breeze With Dogs Howling - Kummuit, East Greenland | i |
2.0 | 2:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
53 | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog,Howls,Raw.wav | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog, Howls, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
54 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-I_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Fierce Bark And Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
55 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Eat Biscuit,Messy,Sniffs,1.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Eat Biscuit, Messy, Sniffs, 1.L | i |
6.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
56 | DogsSamoyeds.BBC.EC86Ke.wav | Animal, Dog: Samoyed Puppies Playing In Box, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 2:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
57 | Dogs-LargeDog-Int-ECUToCl_2.wav | Dogs - Large Dog - Int - ECU To Close-Up - Pants, Licks Chops, Light Whining, Groan, Sneeze | i |
2.0 | 1:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
58 | Dogs.BBC.EC86C.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Snoring, Interior. (Species Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:45 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
59 | Bulldog,Quiet,Sniffing,Eating Treat,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Quiet, Sniffing, Eating Treat, Anxious | i |
1.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
60 | 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 | |||
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 | KingChSpaniel.BBC.EC86Ed.wav | Animal, Dog: Two King Charles Spaniels Barking, Exterior. | i |
2.0 | 2:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
63 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-MCU-Bark_2.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - MCU - Barking, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
64 | 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 | |||
65 | 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 | |||
66 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bb.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, Atmosphere Behind Tote Office Counter. | i |
2.0 | 2:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
67 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Firm.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Firm | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
68 | Animals-DogsBark-Int-Distan.wav | Animals - Dogs Bark - Int - Distant - Two Dogs Barking In Spurts With Quiet Inbetween, Single Strong Barks Overlapping, Some Whimpering, Plane By, Birds Chirping In Background, | i |
2.0 | 1:09 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
69 | 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 | |||
70 | SHD23_98,Jack Russell,Whimper,Solemn.wav | Jack Russell Whimper Solemn | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
71 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_42.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
72 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bulldog-I.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bulldog - Int - ECU - Snoring - Short And Quick | i |
1.0 | 0:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
73 | 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 | |||
74 | Sheepdog,Bark,Tiny.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Tiny | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
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 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2B_2.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Barks, Light Snarling And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
77 | 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 | |||
78 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_74.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
79 | 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 | |||
80 | Sheepdog,Breath,BG.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, BG | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
81 | 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 | |||
82 | 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 | |||
83 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Grunt,Squeal.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Grunt, Squeal | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
84 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
85 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-Soft.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - Soft Snarls And Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snarl | |||
86 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Panting,Fast.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Panting Fast | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
87 | Sheepdog,Bark,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
88 | SHD23_52,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Mad,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Mad 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
89 | Dog,Growls,Loud,Angry.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Loud Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
90 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_33.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - CU - Whines, Sad, Hungry | i |
1.0 | 0:14 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
91 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Breaths,Open Mouth,Raw.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Breaths, Open Mouth, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
92 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Nasal,Strained.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Nasal, Strained | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
93 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_69.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Continuous Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
94 | 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 | |||
95 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Rhaspy,1.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Rhaspy, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
96 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves-_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Short Violent Barking, Snarling And Yelping | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Snarl | |||
97 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Cluck,BG Dog.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Cluck BG Dog | i |
4.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
98 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 09.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises, Light | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
99 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-MeduimSiz.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Meduim Sized Dog - Ext - CU - Medium Sized Dog Barks, Short, Reverb | i |
2.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
100 | SHD_1202,Coal,Growl,Bark.wav | Coal Growl Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:34 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |