How To Choose Your Dogs Name

One of best things about buying a new puppy and owning a dog is the fun you can have with your family in choosing a name. If your pet dog is going to be just a family pet and you have no intentions of trying to train them to be a show dog. I personally like to stick with simple, one syllable names. Your dog is going to learn several voice commands during its lifetime, and it's always best to keep their names simple. For example, I personally have three dogs and their names are Norm, Bob and Gus. Now if you decide that your dog is going to be a show dog, there's a little bit more to consider when choosing a name.

Usually, if you have purchased your dog from a reputable kennel, the name of the kennel becomes the first part of your dog's name. An example of that would be something like Pendergrass Norm. If you break your dog yourself and obviously you would want to use your own kennel name. Keep in mind that the AKC also known as American kennel club does not allow duplicate names. So you will want to be as original as possible. If for some odd reason, you have selected a name that is already in use. They will ask you to change your dog's name.

If you decide to go the show dog route, you'll want to pick as flamboyant and original name is possible to attract attention to your dog during the show. This will reduce the chance of you duplicating another dog's name. A good example of this would be something like Pendergrass Liberty Bell, and then when your dog is at home rather than calling at Pendergrass Liberty Bell. You can do shorten it down to Bell. That keeps it simple for you as well as your dog.

Now, if your dog just going to be the everyday family pet. Like I mentioned before, single syllable names are the best route to go. I base this on the training that you and your dog will receive in the commands they will have to learn. A name like Gus or Bob is easy for the dog to remember and recognize just like the commands they will learn such as sit, stay, come and heel. Have fun with picking a name, used people names, if you want to. Some folks like to name their dogs after their favorite beverage. Others like to name their dog based on their dog personality. Our dog norm got his name because he reminded us of Norm on the show Cheers.

You now know the basics of naming a dog in with these helpful tips should be a will choose a name that will suit your pet. Not only at home, but in the ring.