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Articles: Pets - Choosing
a Good Dog Name
By Richard
Cussons
So you've brought home your new
puppy, it's time to name your new animal friend but you’re running
short on ideas. Choosing a name for your dog can be hard if you
aren't feeling very creative, so here we give you a head start with
the basics and some great ideas to help you choose the perfect name
for your puppy.
Three Basic Dog Name
Guidelines
1. Pick a name your dog can easily
recognize. Dogs usually respond better to one or two syllable names.
If you do want to go for a dramatic and unusual long name, consider
whether you can easily shorten it to something a bit simpler for
your dog to understand.
2. Avoid dog names that sound like the
standard commands of No, Stay, Sit, Come, Down or Fetch. For example
"Joe" is probably too close to "No". It can be difficult for dogs to
tell the difference between similar sounding words.
3. Choose a
name that's both easy to call out and one that you are happy calling
out. Remember, you will be calling your dog's name out in public
places at times and shouting out “Parsnip“ in the local park, may
leave you feeling a little embarrassed! You also want a name that
will work well when you are straining your voice to call your pet as
he disappears into the sunset chasing after a rabbit!
Looking For Dog Name Inspiration
Start
with the obvious. Take a long hard look at your new little friend he
may be telling you his name without you knowing. Look at his
appearance, behavior, personality, and disposition. Names like Spot
or Red may come to mind. How about Bandit for a dog who steals
things or Rebel for a stubborn dog?
Then look elsewhere for
inspiration. You can name your dog after another famous dog, for
example Pluto, Pongo, Lassie or Digby. What about your favourite
sports, movie, music or comic star?
How about choosing
a dog name after a member of your family or friend of a figure from
history like Napoleon, Alexander the Great or Rasputin? Take a look
at your environment or think about your favourite place they will
give you more ideas.
Remember, the dog name you choose for
your puppy says as much about you as it does about your pet. It
shows how you view your dog and your relationship with him. But
other people may judge your dog’s character by reference to its name
and might therefore react negatively or fearfully to a ‘dominating’
name when meeting it. It is a good idea to use a dog name that
conveys the image you want your pet to have.
Also, pick a
name that will grow with the pet. For example "Tiny" may be less
appropriate for a full-grown dog.
Whichever method you
choose, have a good time doing it and choose a name that you will
want to keep.
Teaching Your Puppy
Its Name
Pick a dog name that pleases you and stick to
it. It can be confusing for your puppy if you keep changing your
mind. Your dog will learn his or her new name quickly if you use it
often. When you call your pet, use his name. Do not say "here
puppy". Calling your pet by his name will help him to become
familiar with it and with your voice as well.
If choosing a
long name keep in mind the shortened version. A long name will
inevitably be shortened, but it may ruin the effect that you were
originally looking for.
Above
all have fun and choose a name you really like. Your puppy will
undoubtedly become your best friend and only you can find just the
right name.
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