Canine cries are the vocalizations that dogs make to communicate with humans and other animals. The most common canine cries are YELP, YIP, HOWL, WOOF, yipe, YOWL, YAP, and ARF. A YELP is a sharp, high-pitched bark that is usually used to express pain or fear. Yips are short, high-pitched barks that are often used to express excitement or alertness. Howls are long, drawn-out vocalizations that can be used to express a variety of emotions, from joy to loneliness. Woofs are deep, low-pitched barks that are often used to express dominance or aggression. Yipes are short, high-pitched barks that are often used to express surprise or alarm. Yowls are long, drawn-out vocalizations that are often used to express distress or sadness. Yaps are short, high-pitched barks that are often used to express excitement or alertness. Finally, arfs are short, low-pitched barks that are often used to express joy or playfulness.