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 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Ro_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Rottweiler - CU - Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Barking Vicious | |||
2 | Dog,Small,Groan,Hmmm,Close.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Hmmm Close | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
3 | Dog,Large,Barks,Excited,Groan.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Excited Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
4 | 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 | |||
5 | SHD23_B3,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,3.wav | Jack Russell Whine Rasp 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
6 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
7 | 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 | |||
8 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Timid,Chitter.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Timid Chitter | i |
3.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
9 | Dog,Small,Snort,Whine,Sad,Long.wav | Dog: Dog Small Snort Whine Sad Long | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
10 | 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 | |||
11 | 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 | |||
12 | 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 | |||
13 | 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 | |||
14 | Sheepdog,Bark,Tiny.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Tiny | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
15 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
16 | 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 | |||
17 | SHD23_09,Jack Russell,Breath,Gasp,x2.wav | Jack Russell Breath Gasp X2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
18 | 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 | |||
19 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Single,1.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Single 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
20 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
21 | 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 | |||
22 | 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 | |||
23 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_130.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
24 | Pomeranian,Cry,1.wav | Pomeranian Cry 1 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
25 | Sheepdog,Breath,BG.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, BG | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
26 | Huskies_BBC-Historical_2C 7.wav | Animal, Dog: Huskies Barking And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
27 | 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 | |||
28 | SHD23_41,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Crazy.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Crazy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
29 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Scamper,Movement.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Scamper, Movement | i |
7.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
30 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Converse.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Converse | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
31 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_15.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinscher - MCU - Barks And Growl W CU Throaty Grumbling Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
32 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
33 | 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 | |||
34 | Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,2.wav | Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Sniffing | |||
35 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_34.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark W Pant | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
36 | Sheepdog,Breath,Sniff.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Sniff | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
37 | DogsPekinese.BBC.EC86C.wav | Animal, Dog: Pekinese Snapping And Growling, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 2:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
38 | SHD23_73,Jack Russell,Lick,PeanutBtr,3.wav | Jack Russell Lick PeanutBtr 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
39 | 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 | |||
40 | 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 | |||
41 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-L_11.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - MCU - Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
42 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
43 | 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 | |||
44 | Dog,Dig,Hole,Sand.wav | Dog Dig Hole Sand | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
45 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_66.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
46 | Dogs.BBC.EC86Bc.wav | Animal, Dog: Two Dogs Barking In Farmyard. (Species Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
47 | 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 | |||
48 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-M_25.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - CU - Excited Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
49 | Dog,Barks,Attack,Approach,Run.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Attack Approach Run | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
50 | DomesticDogCur51251.wav | Domestic Dog. Cu Running And Trotting Sounds From Five Deerhounds In Forest. (The First Two Dogs Are Together.) Running Sounds From Two People At End Of Recording. New Forest, Hampshire, UK | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Domestic Dog Canis Familiaris | |||
51 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-MCU-Bark_2.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - MCU - Barking, Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
52 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bulldog-I.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bulldog - Int - ECU - Snoring - Short And Quick | i |
1.0 | 0:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
53 | Dog,Sneeze,Short.wav | Dog: Dog Sneeze Short | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
54 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Growl And Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
55 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_90.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Slow | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
56 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Howl,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Howl X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
57 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Growling,x4.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Growling, X4 | i |
4.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
58 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
59 | Dog,Whimper,Weak.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Weak | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
60 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_128.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
61 | Bull-Terrier,Bark,Sharp,Snarl.wav | Bull-Terrier, Bark, Sharp, Snarl | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
62 | Dog,B,Groan,Squawk,Snorts.wav | Dog B Groan Squawk Snorts | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
63 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Breaths,Harsh,x3.wav | Dog D Breaths Harsh X3 | i |
5.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Breath | |||
64 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Single,Gruff.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Single, Gruff | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
65 | Sheepdog,Bark,Brisk.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Brisk | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
66 | DogsDachshunds.BBC.EC86Cb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dachshund Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
67 | Dog,Big,Growl,Vicious,Deep.wav | Dog: Dog Big Growl Vicious Deep | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
68 | DogAkitaChewToy_S08AN.61.wav | Animal, Dog, Akita, Chew, Toy, Pull, From, Hand, Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
69 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_41.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Extremely Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:54 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
70 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Muted,Resigned.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Muted, Resigned | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
71 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Small,Sharp.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Small Sharp | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
72 | 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 | |||
73 | SHD_1115Dog,Speak,I Luv Y_5.wav | Dog Speak I Luv You 2 Long | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
74 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Play,Breaths,Scamper - some faint BG traffic.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Play, Breaths, Scamper - Some Faint BG Traffic | i |
4.0 | 0:09 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
75 | Dog,Old,Barks,Angry,Rough1.wav | Dog: Dog Old Barks Angry Rough1 | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
76 | DogsBa_BBC-Historical_2B 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Barking. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:51 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
77 | Sheepdog,Bark,Exclaim.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Exclaim | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
78 | Dog,Groans,Breathy.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
79 | DogMuttBarkWhiny_S08AN.93.wav | Animal, Dog, Mutt, Bark, Whiny | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
80 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Mouth.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Mouth | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
81 | 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 | |||
82 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Frantic,Minute.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Frantic Minute | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
83 | Dog,A,Growl,Soft,Perturbed.wav | Dog A Growl Soft Perturbed | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Low10.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Low 10 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
86 | Sheepdog,Bark,Many,Mad.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Many, Mad | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
87 | Dog,Groans,Struggle.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Struggle | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
88 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Pant,Heavy.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Pant, Heavy.L | i |
6.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
89 | SHD23_82,Jack Russell,Moan,Warble,Wary.wav | Jack Russell Moan Warble Wary | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
90 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Groan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
91 | 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 | |||
92 | DingoMdbarksfr17208.wav | Dingo. Md Barks From Dingo. B/g Sounds Of Insects. Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia | i |
2.0 | 0:17 | Animal | Dog | Dingo Canis Familiaris Dingo | |||
93 | Dogs-PitBull-Int-Close-Up_6.wav | Dogs - Pit Bull - Int - Close-Up - Growling, Gargling And Croaking, Lip Smacking, Violent Gurgles | i |
2.0 | 0:33 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
94 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Bloodho_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Bloodhound - C U - Panting, Various | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
95 | Dog,Snarl,Med,Single,Short,Very.wav | Dog: Dog Snarl Med Single Short Very | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
96 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_2.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Single Wolf's Threatening Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
97 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_85.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Medium-Fast | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
98 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,x3,Happy.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks X3 Happy | i |
4.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
99 | Bulldog,Male,3 Years Old,Bark,Even,x2.wav | Bulldog, Male, 3 Years Old, Bark, Even, X2 | i |
4.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
100 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 25.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick |