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 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-I_1.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whimpers And Whines, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal |
Dog |
Dog Whimper | |||
2 | Dog,Drinks,Water,Close.wav | Dog: Dog Drinks Water Close | i |
2.0 | 0:24 | Animal | Dog | Dog Drinking | |||
3 | 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 | |||
4 | Dog,Groans,Long,Loud,Angry.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Long Loud Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
5 | 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 | |||
6 | Dog,Whimper,Long,Sad,Snort.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Long Sad Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
7 | 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 | |||
8 | Sheepdog,Lap,Water,Fast.wav | Sheepdog, Lap, Water, Fast | i |
1.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
9 | Bearded Collie,Burp,Hi,Hollow.wav | Bearded Collie, Burp, Hi, Hollow | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bearded Collie | |||
10 | 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 | |||
11 | Dog,Growls,Angry.wav | Dog: Dog Growls Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
12 | Dog,German Shepherd,Yelp,Restrained.wav | Dog German Shepherd Yelp Restrained | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
13 | Dogs,Barks,Birds,Roosters.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Birds Roosters | i |
2.0 | 1:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
14 | 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 | |||
15 | Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,2.wav | Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Sniffing | |||
16 | Sheepdog,Whine,Stutter.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Stutter | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
17 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Whine,Sweet.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Whine Sweet | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
18 | Bull-Terrier,Groan,Talking.wav | Bull-Terrier, Groan, Talking | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
19 | 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 | |||
20 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Complain.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Complain | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
21 | 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 | |||
22 | DogDoggyPaddle_S08AN.77.wav | Animal, Dog, Doggy, Paddle, Water, Swim | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
23 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Groan.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
24 | Dog,Dig,Hole,Sand.wav | Dog Dig Hole Sand | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
25 | Jack Russell,Bark,x2,Listless.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, X2, Listless | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
26 | SHD_1107Dog,Speak,I Luv _10.wav | Dog Speak I Luv You 8 Med | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
27 | Bull-Terrier,Mouth,Smacks.wav | Bull-Terrier, Mouth, Smacks | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
28 | 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 | |||
29 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_14.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
30 | Dog,Sheppard,Barks,Agitated.wav | Dog: Dog Sheppard Barks Agitated | i |
2.0 | 0:55 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
31 | 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 | |||
32 | Sheepdog,Bark,Whimper,Yip.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Whimper, Yip | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
33 | Dog,Barks,Attack,Approach,Run.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Attack Approach Run | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
34 | SHD_1139Dog,Speak,You,2.wav | Dog Speak You 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
35 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-I_10.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Fierce Bark And Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
36 | Doberman,Breathe,Pant,Hyper.wav | Doberman, Breathe, Pant, Hyper | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Doberman | |||
37 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_46.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whimper, Whine | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
38 | Dog,Small,Barks,Hi,Groans,Lite.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Barks Hi Groans Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
39 | Sheepdog,Breath,Grunts.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Grunts | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
40 | 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 | |||
41 | Sheepdog,Bark,Assent,x2,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Assent, X2, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
42 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Growl.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:11 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
43 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
44 | Dog,Small,Groans,Deep,Lite.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groans Deep Lite | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
45 | Sheepdog,Breath,Swell.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Swell | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
46 | 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 | |||
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 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Yap,x2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Yap, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
49 | AMB EXT Dog, Barking,Echo.wav | Animal, Dog: Animal, Exterior, Dog Near, Barking, Large Echo | i |
2.0 | 2:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
50 | SHD_0268Bull-Terrier,Whine,.wav | Bull-Terrier Whine Arp Quiet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
51 | Sheepdog,Bark,Huff,x2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Huff, X2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
52 | EFX EXT Close Dog Bark 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Close Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:31 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
53 | 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 | |||
54 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Yelp,Small,Squeaky.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Yelp Small Squeaky | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
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 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_114.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
57 | DogGreyhound.BBC.EC172Bd.wav | Animal, Dog: Greyhound Racing, General Atmosphere. | i |
2.0 | 3:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
58 | Sheepdog,Bark,Shrill.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Shrill | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
59 | 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 | |||
60 | 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 | |||
61 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_99.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
62 | SHD23_25,Jack Russell,Groan,Breathy.wav | Jack Russell Groan Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
63 | SHD23_A5,Jack Russell,Whine,Moan,x6.wav | Jack Russell Whine Moan X6 | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
64 | 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 | |||
65 | 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 | |||
66 | Maltese_BBC-Historical_2D 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Maltese Terrier Barking. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
67 | Dog,Labrador,Chocolate Lab,7 Years Old,Whine,Rhythmic.wav | Dog C Whine Rhythmic | i |
4.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
68 | EFX SD Dog Jowl Chomp 22.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Lick Jowls, Smacking Lips, Mouth Noises, Chewing, Licking | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Dog Lick | |||
69 | Dogs-1Dog-Ext-MediumDista_3.wav | Dogs - 1 Dog - Ext - Medium Distant - 4 Deep Barks, Volume Incrementally Decreases, 1 Perfunctory Bark @ Tail, Natural Reverb | i |
1.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
70 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-D_31.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinschers - CU - Pack Of Vicious Dogs Bark Loudly, Alarmed | i |
2.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
71 | SHD23_57,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Sing,2.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Sing 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
72 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Groan,Restrained,Yip.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Groan Restrained Yip | i |
5.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
73 | 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 | |||
74 | 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 | |||
75 | Spring_BBC-Historical_2F 3.wav | Animal, Dog: SpringerSpaniel Barking, Growling And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
76 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Barks,Shrill,x2.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Barks Shrill X2 | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
77 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Bark,Raw,BG Squeak.7.wav | Bulldog Male 18 Months Old Bark Raw BG Squeak 7 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
78 | CairnT_BBC-Historical_2F 9.wav | Animal, Dog: Cairn Terrier, Yelp Andhowls. | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
79 | Dogs-Doberman-Close-Up-2S_7.wav | Dogs - Doberman - Close-Up - 2 Sharp Barks, Panting And Snarling | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
80 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Larg.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Large Breed - Medium Pov - Watchful Or Playfull Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Playful | |||
81 | Dog,Lab,6 Years Old,Yipping,Prance.wav | Dog Lab 6 Years Old Yipping Prance | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
82 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_82.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
83 | 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 | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Grunts,Grumble.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Grunts, Grumble | i |
6.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
86 | DogsBoxer.BBC.EC2D1a.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog: Boxer, Barking. | i |
2.0 | 1:17 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
87 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-ViolentTe.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Violent Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
88 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Me_5.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Medium Small Breed - Medium Pov - Upset, Aggressive Barks | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
89 | Bulldog,Male,18 Months Old,Breaths,Growl,Soft.wav | Bulldog, Male, 18 Months Old, Breaths, Growl, Soft | i |
6.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
90 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_115.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Barks And Growls, Fast And Angry | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
91 | Sheepdog,Bark,Angry,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Angry, X3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
92 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Warning,2.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Warning 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
93 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
94 | Dog,Small,Groan,Tonal,Question.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Tonal Question | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
95 | Sheepdog,Breath,Snotty.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Snotty | i |
1.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
96 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_28.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low, Aggressive Growl And Sharp Barks | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Aggressive | |||
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 | Sheepdog,Bark,Dist,Many,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Dist, Many, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
99 | Dogs,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Growl,2.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Lhasa Apso Bark Growl 2 | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
100 | SHD_1202,Coal,Growl,Bark.wav | Coal Growl Bark | i |
1.0 | 0:34 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl |