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Dogs can't talk so they have their own way of communicating: Barks,
Growls, Howls, and Whines.
The Bark:
 | A loud, repeated bark, sometimes accompanied by a growl or snarl: conveys aggression or
dominance. ("Get away or I'll bite you!") |
| Sharp, short barks: alert to intruders or danger ("What? What? What?") |
| A light, high-pitched bark: an invitation to interact or play. ("Come play with
me!") |
| A low moaning-type bark: signifies anxiety. ("Who's out there?") |
| Short, high-pitched yips: excitement, eagerness, friendliness, or curiosity. ("Hi!
Hi! Hi!") |
The Growl:
| A deep, low growl emanating from the chest and progressing to a snarl: conveys
aggression ("I'm warning you!") |
| A low, assertive growl: indicates dominance. ("Get out of my yard!") |
| A low, whining growl: shows worry or fear. ("Please don't come any closer!") |
| Soft, low growling: a play signal. ("I've got the ball. See if you can take
it!") |
The Howl:
| A long, sustained rising howl: usually conveys fear or anxiety, as with a dog left
alone. ("Where are you? Come back!") |
| A short, happy howl: indicates an emotional greeting. ("Wow! It's great to see
you!") This howl is common with northern breeds such as huskies. |
| A "bay": the howl of a hound at chase ("We've spotted the fox!"); a
victorious howl ("Come on! We've found it!"). |
| A sustained howl in unison with the sound of a siren ("Must be something to wail
about.") or a musical instrument or a choral pack response. ("For we are jolly
good fellows!") |
The Whine:
| A long whine, rising in pitch: indicates anxiety or fear. ("I'm scared!") |
| A low whine: serves as an alert. ("Listen, something's out there!") |
| A short, worried whine: can take place during flight. ("Leave me alone, leave me
alone!") |
| Low, worried whining: indicates submission or subordinate rank. ("Don't hurt me. I
surrender.") |
| Short, eager whines: curiosity, excitement, or an invitation to play. ("Come on! I
can't wait!") |
| A screaming whine: used when a dog is being beaten by a dominant dog. ("Please! I
can't take any more!") |
| A loud, screaming whine: indicates pain or injury. ("Stop! It hurts!") |
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