Tips On Choosing A Name For Your Dog

Choosing a name for your dog should be fun. So make sure you have fun doing it! You'll have a lot more leeway than naming your child and what really takes the pressure off is that you can change your dog's name if you so desire. So consider these great tips and take off on a fun naming adventure for your best friend.

First of all, make sure the name you like is easy to understand and to verbalize. Your dog will respond better to a one or two syllable name. The shorter the name, the easier it will be for your dog to recognize, remember and respond to. Long complicated names will only confuse your pet, make training more difficult and also make it more difficult for other people to say, especially your children. The name should be simple for anyone who will be calling your pet.

Avoid names that sound like standard commands like "sit, stay, down, come, no, or fetch". For example your dog may confuse Joe or Zoe with "no" and Ray or May sounds too much like "stay". It may be difficult for your dog to hear the difference between similar sounding words.

There are millions of possible dog names to choose from and thousands of lists that will give you ideas. You can choose from the most popular names such as Max, Buddy or Rocky for a male or Bella, Molly or Lucy for a female. Or you can devise a completely unique name that says as much about you as it does about your dog. You can choose your dog's name based on his or her personality, color, breed, look or whatever criteria you choose.

To reinforce the name with your pet, provide favorite treats when they respond to their name. Your dog will be a very quick learner especially if treats are involved.

Once you choose a name, test it out for a week or two. You will probably know if the name is not good within a week. Simply substitute another name and try again. One in five dog owners change their dog's name within the first year. But don't wait this long to change the name because it will make training your dog more difficult as they will have already learned to respond to the first name. They will be confused if they now hear another name being called.

If you adopt a dog from a dog shelter or become the new owner of any pre-owned dog, this same advice regarding a new name should be considered. Experts recommend that keeping the same name is the most compassionate and practical method to accept and to treat your new dog. Experts also recommend a leash bag for your new dog.

Have fun searching for just the right name for your new pet. Realizing that your dog will carry this unique name their entire life and that you may be using it at least a dozen times per day…means that it may be shouted out at least 50,000 times! SoChoose what will help you when searching for a bag for dog for your new dog and also choose wisely when naming your dog.

Take a look at this unique bag for dog while considering the name for your new pet. This handy dog bag can remain attached to your dog leash or moved to your belt or belt loops if you do not use a leash. Your bag will carry everything for you - your dog treats, toys, training supplies, empty and full poop bags, hand sanitizer and much more. Enjoy your new dog while assisted by this great dog bag.