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,Wet.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Wet | i |
1.0 | 0:03 | Animal |
Dog |
Sheepdog | |||
2 | Dogs,Barks,Birds,Roosters.wav | Dog, Bark: Dogs Barks Birds Roosters | i |
2.0 | 1:53 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
3 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_58.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Whining And Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
4 | Dog,B,Groan,Squawk,Snorts.wav | Dog B Groan Squawk Snorts | i |
4.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
5 | EFX EXT Small Dog Bark 10.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Exterior, Small Dog, Long Bark, High Pitch Howl And Growl | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
6 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Do_4.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Doberman Pinscher - CU - Growls | i |
1.0 | 0:26 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
7 | Dog,Groans,Breathy.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Breathy | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
8 | 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 | |||
9 | SHD23_41,Jack Russell,Howl,Moan,Crazy.wav | Jack Russell Howl Moan Crazy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
10 | Dog,Old,Barks,Angry,Rough1.wav | Dog: Dog Old Barks Angry Rough1 | i |
2.0 | 0:12 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
11 | Sheepdog,Grunt,Indifferent.wav | Sheepdog, Grunt, Indifferent | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
12 | DogDoggyPaddle_S08AN.77.wav | Animal, Dog, Doggy, Paddle, Water, Swim | i |
2.0 | 0:35 | Animal | Dog | Dog | |||
13 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_90.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
14 | 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 | |||
15 | 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 | |||
16 | Dog,Groans,Struggle.wav | Dog: Dog Groans Struggle | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
17 | 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 | |||
18 | SHD23_82,Jack Russell,Moan,Warble,Wary.wav | Jack Russell Moan Warble Wary | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
19 | SHD23_73,Jack Russell,Lick,PeanutBtr,3.wav | Jack Russell Lick PeanutBtr 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:15 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
20 | Dog,Small,Bark,Excited,Low10.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Small Bark Excited Low 10 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
21 | Huskies_BBC-Historical_2C 7.wav | Animal, Dog: Huskies Barking And Panting. | i |
2.0 | 1:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
22 | Sheepdog,Whine,Complex.wav | Sheepdog, Whine, Complex | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
23 | Dog,German Shepherd,Whine,Frantic,Minute.wav | Dog German Shepherd Whine Frantic Minute | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | German Shepherd | |||
24 | 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 | |||
25 | Dog,Large,Barks,Excited,Groan.wav | Dog, Bark: Dog Large Barks Excited Groan | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
26 | SHD23_B3,Jack Russell,Whine,Rasp,3.wav | Jack Russell Whine Rasp 3 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
27 | Dog,Small,Groan,Hmmm,Close.wav | Dog: Dog Small Groan Hmmm Close | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Groan | |||
28 | DogsPekinese.BBC.EC86C.wav | Animal, Dog: Pekinese Snapping And Growling, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 2:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
29 | Jack Russell,Bark,Gritty.wav | Jack Russell, Bark, Gritty | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
30 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Groan.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Groan | i |
3.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
31 | 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 | |||
32 | Dog,Small,Snort,Whine,Sad,Long.wav | Dog: Dog Small Snort Whine Sad Long | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
33 | Dogs.BBC.EC86Bc.wav | Animal, Dog: Two Dogs Barking In Farmyard. (Species Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:28 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
34 | Pomeranian,Cry,1.wav | Pomeranian Cry 1 Int Quiet Small Dog A Little Noisy | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Pomeranian | |||
35 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-S_14.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
36 | 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 | |||
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 | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog,Howls,Raw.wav | SHD14_01 Chimp-Dog, Howls, Raw | i |
1.0 | 0:44 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
39 | Dog,Breaths,Sniffy,2.wav | Dog, Breaths, Sniffy, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Sniffing | |||
40 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
41 | Bulldog,Quiet,Sniffing,Eating Treat,Anxious.wav | Bulldog, Quiet, Sniffing, Eating Treat, Anxious | i |
1.0 | 0:20 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
42 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Purr,Snuff.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Purr Snuff | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
43 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-Int.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Whimpers And Whines, Soft | i |
1.0 | 0:04 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
44 | Dog,Dig,Hole,Sand.wav | Dog Dig Hole Sand | i |
1.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | ||||
45 | Dog,Cimarron,Female,Bark,Howl,Firm.wav | Dog Cimarron Female Bark Howl Firm | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
46 | Bull-Terrier,Breaths,Inhale,Stagger.wav | Bull-Terrier, Breaths, Inhale, Stagger | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
47 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,5 Years Old,Whine,Trills,Breaths,Strong.wav | Dog D Whine Trills Breaths Strong | i |
5.0 | 0:10 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
48 | Dogs-LargeSizedDog-Ext-D_10.wav | Dogs - Large Sized Dog - Ext - Distant - Assortment Of Barks In Volume And Timbre, Very Distant Scattered Barking, Very Reverberant, BG Birds | i |
2.0 | 0:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
49 | Dog,Siberian,Puppy,Female,Yelps,Howls,Complex.wav | Dog Siberian Puppy Female Yelps Howls Complex | i |
4.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Siberian Puppy | |||
50 | Dog,Barks,Attack,Approach,Run.wav | Dog: Dog Barks Attack Approach Run | i |
2.0 | 2:08 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
51 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolf-In_7.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolf - Int - CU - Growl And Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
52 | Aireda_BBC-Historical_2D 5.wav | Animal, Dog: Airedalebarks Once. | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
53 | Bull-Terrier,Growl,Snappy.wav | Bull-Terrier, Growl, Snappy | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
54 | SHD_1131Dog,Speak,Luv You.wav | Dog Speak Luv You | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Vocalization | |||
55 | Dogs-SingleDog-Ext-Distan_4.wav | Dogs - Single Dog - Ext - Distant - 2 Barks Of Medium Deep Timbre, Reverb, BG Rush | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Distant | |||
56 | Bulldog,Male,6 Years Old,Grunt,Squeal.wav | Bulldog, Male, 6 Years Old, Grunt, Squeal | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
57 | SHD_0268Bull-Terrier,Whine,.wav | Bull-Terrier Whine Arp Quiet | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bulldog | |||
58 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolve_128.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - CU - Angry Barks And Growls | i |
2.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
59 | 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 | |||
60 | DogsDachshunds.BBC.EC86Cb.wav | Animal, Dog: Dachshund Barking, Interior. | i |
2.0 | 1:39 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
61 | 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 | |||
62 | Sheepdog,Bark,Content,x3.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Content, X3 | i |
1.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
63 | Bull-Terrier,Whine,Tiny,Sharp.wav | Bull-Terrier, Whine, Tiny, Sharp | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Bull Terrier | |||
64 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-DogBarks-.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dog Barks - MCU - Medium Size Dog Barks, Not To Vicious | i |
1.0 | 0:48 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
65 | 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 | |||
66 | 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 | |||
67 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_41.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Extremely Vicious Barking | i |
2.0 | 0:54 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Vicious | |||
68 | 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 | |||
69 | DogsBa_BBC-Historical_2B 8.wav | Animal, Dog: Dogs Barking. (Breed Unknown.) | i |
2.0 | 0:51 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
70 | Sheepdog,Bark,Speak,Words,2.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Speak, Words, 2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
71 | 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 | |||
72 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Bark,Furious.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Bark Furious | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
73 | Sheepdog,Bark,Growl,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Growl, 1 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
74 | 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 | |||
75 | 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 | |||
76 | Sheepdog,Bark,x2,Vicious.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, X2, Vicious | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
77 | Dogs-Doberman-ECU-ViolentTe.wav | Dogs - Doberman - ECU - Violent Teeth Snaps, Swallows, Pants | i |
2.0 | 0:07 | Animal | Dog | Dog Teeth Snap | |||
78 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-_122.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Grunts | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Grunt | |||
79 | Dog,Lhasa Apso,Run,Away.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog Lhasa Apso Run Away | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
80 | Sheepdog,Bark,Med Dist,x2,1.wav | Sheepdog, Bark, Med Dist, X2, 1 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
81 | 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 | |||
82 | Golden Lab,2 Months,Whine,Timid,Chitter.wav | Golden Lab 2 Months Whine Timid Chitter | i |
3.0 | 0:16 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
83 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_66.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Deep Growls And Furious Yelps | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
84 | 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 | |||
85 | Sheepdog,Breath,Mouth.wav | Sheepdog, Breath, Mouth | i |
2.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Sheepdog | |||
86 | Dog,Whimper,Long,Sad,Snort.wav | Dog: Dog Whimper Long Sad Snort | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whimper | |||
87 | 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 | |||
88 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-B_26.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Barks W Panting | i |
2.0 | 0:02 | Animal | Dog | Dog Panting | |||
89 | EFX Dog FS On Porch 01.wav | Animal, Dog: Dog, Interior, Footsteps On Wood Floor Turning With Collar, Real Dog | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Footsteps | |||
90 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Bu_8.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Bull Terrier - CU - Yappy Bark | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking Happy | |||
91 | Dog,Big,Growl,Vicious,Deep.wav | Dog: Dog Big Growl Vicious Deep | i |
2.0 | 0:06 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
92 | 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 | |||
93 | SHD23_09,Jack Russell,Breath,Gasp,x2.wav | Jack Russell Breath Gasp X2 | i |
2.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Jack Russell | |||
94 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Wolves_98.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Wolves - Int - CU - Low Pitched Angry Barks And Growls, Slow | i |
2.0 | 0:05 | Animal | Dog | Dog Growl | |||
95 | Dog,Barks,Gruff,x2.wav | Dog, Barks, Gruff, X2 | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Barking | |||
96 | DogsWolvesCoyotes-Dogs-Sm_3.wav | Dogs Wolves Coyotes - Dogs - Small Breed - MCU - Whines, Sad, Wanting | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
97 | Dog,Lab,6 Year Old,Whine,Yip,Slobbery.wav | Dog Lab 6 Year Old Whine Yip Slobbery | i |
5.0 | 0:03 | Animal | Dog | Lab | |||
98 | Dog,Cimarron,Male,Grunt,Panting.wav | Dog Cimarron Male Grunt Panting | i |
5.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Cimarron | |||
99 | Dogs-JackRussellTerrier-I_5.wav | Dogs - Jack Russell Terrier - Int - Close-Up - MCU - Single Whine, Medium Length | i |
1.0 | 0:01 | Animal | Dog | Dog Whine | |||
100 | Dog Leash,Jingle,Delicate,Musical.wav | Dog Leash, Jingle, Delicate, Musical | i |
1.0 | 0:13 | Animal | Dog |