How to name your puppy
We relate and communicate with our dogs through their names. I remember Bonzo, Lady, Tiger, Jackie, Skeezer, Chippie ad Spottie. Those are all the dogs we had since I was a child. We currently have Lady and Tiny, who are a mother and son combination.
It is an honor to get to name a pet, and specifically a puppy in this case! You get to name this new little puppy you have just brought home. You are under much pressure to come up with a name that is not too cute, not too frilly, and something that will fit the animal’s personality. Oh the pressure of a name!
There are classic names such as Beeno, Fido, Fifi or Lassie. These names never go out of style unless you have kids who want a hip name.
You can also use you favorite movie star or country singer, mythical figures, presidents, and sports stars. The sky is the limit.
Here are some suggestions for choosing a name:
- You will be calling him/her by this name for the next fifteen years.
So pick a name you really like. - Avoid names relating to our peoples’ race, religion or gender.
- Keep the name short.
Usually one to three syllables is good for a name. It can get cumbersome to call out a long name every time. There are dogs though that have three names just like a child. Keep it simple and not too complex. - Always use the puppy’s name when you speak to him or praise him.
When he hears it next, he will come running because he knows that it’s his/her special word. Don’t name the puppy something that will embarrass you or others when you have to call him in public.
Take time to play with the puppy and get to know him/her before choosing a name. You may name him/her and find out later that the name does’nt fit. Give it a few days to a week and see what you think then. Ask for advice from family and friends. Have a “Name The Puppy” party and give a prize to the person whose name you chose. There are all kinds of names out there. Just find one that fits your dog and makes you happy.
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