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Top 5 Tips on Choosing An Ideal Dog Name

Dogs, especially those which have been domesticated respond when their names are called. Names give them a sense of identity and is one of the most important things in dog training. Try calling your dog “Hey!”, if you are lucky, he would respond to you after a few calls. Now, to avoid the difficulty of calling his attention, it would be best to give him a name – he would surely thank you for that.

Cannot come up with the best and the most ideal dog name for your new pet? Here are some tips that you may want to consider when naming your pet:

How should You Name Your Dog?

• Choose a name he can recognize easily – there are thousands of names that you can give your pet, but be sure to choose a name that rings a bell. Try calling him using the names that you have listed down and observe how he responds to each name. Chances are, you will find the one that he can easily respond to. Try using names with 1 or 2 syllables.
• Choose a name that you also like – there is no use naming your dog if you do not like calling him out. Choose a name that you like, such as Billy, Zack, Bruce or Zoe’, and avoid super weird names that even your dog will be embarrassed to hear.
• Observe your dog’s behavior before giving him a name. This way you can choose a name that suits his personality. Pick a name that matches his behavior – a sweet name for a sweet dog, a brutish or tough name for a tough hunting dog, or a cute girly name for your princess poodle.
• Never name your dog after a boyfriend or girlfriend, a close relative or even your friends. This will avoid embarrassing both you and the person whom you named your dog after. And this will also give your dog a great sense of identity. This is also a perfect way to make sure that your dog will not be confused over who you really are calling.
• Names that sound like you are giving a command should really be avoided. This can create confusion. Imagine calling your dog “Skip” or “Fetch”- he might mistake his name for a command to fetch or skip over something.

Naming your dog can really be a fun and at the same time tricky. Follow these tips and you will easily find a name that suits your dog’s personality and your interests as well.