You were getting a new dog and excited to take it home. But have you already thought of a name you will call your new canine companion?
Choosing the perfect name for your dog is not something you should decide carelessly. Just like people's names, they represent your pet as well. You can put their names on a furryroyal puppy painting of your favorite photo of them that you can display in your home.
But you might be wondering: do you need to think of a good name for your dog if they do not even recognize it? How sure are you that your pet will not know its name? Here's the truth about this.
Dogs are verbal. Thus, if they often hear a sound, they can get used to it.
For example, they may react when the doorbell rings or run and wag their tail when someone greets them.
When it comes to their names, though, it may vary since dogs have their way of understanding our language as well. External factors may also affect how they react whenever you call them, depending on the relationship you build with them.
But since it is easy to train dogs, you can teach them how to respond whenever you call their names.
You can practice it every day. Ensure to interact with them and give them treats whenever they respond well. In this way, it builds an impression that they should also react and come to you when you call out their name.
For sure, it is such a joyful feeling if you can see that your pet already knows its identity now. It can also be a good sign for you to commemorate it by having a painting puppy with your chosen name for them.
Now that you know that dogs can learn their name, you should also help them by providing a recognizable name.
Here are some important reminders when naming your pet dog to guide you.
Stick to the basics. A short, simple, yet catchy name will surely make it easy for your dog to remember.
For example, names like Jack, Bella, Pepper, and Buzz became trendy for pet dogs because they are short and easy to speak. These names also work well if you create a puppy dog print because it is simple to design.
As you may notice, these names only have one to two syllables. It is ideal because it will be more comfortable to pronounce and easy to repeat. It will also help your dog get more familiar with it.
Some dog owners also recommend choosing a name that ends with vowels, such as Bella, Tango, or Sophie. Or at least sound like a vowel, such as Abby, Penny, or Lucy.
Some of the common commands you say to your dog are "No," "Yes," "Sit," or "Stay." If you name them something that rhymes with any of these, they may misunderstand what you are trying to say.
For example, if you name your dog Bruno, it may misinterpret as "No." Instead of coming to you, it might think it did something wrong when you call them out to go near you—poor dog.
As long as the chosen name does not sound like any of the usual commands you say to your pet, then you are good to go.
If you have other pets, you are taking care of them at home, and especially if it is also a dog, it is best to provide a name that is unique from one another. In this way, you are helping your pets from confusion.
Most of the time, if the dogs are siblings, you often give them a name similar to one another. Take, for example, Pepper and Piper. These names are a perfect rhyme from another and will surely confuse your dog to recognize which of the names they should follow.
If you are naming your dog Pepper, consider calling the other one Penny or other names that start with the same letter but different sounds.
Like humans, other people will still create a nickname even if you already have a short name. It is a similar situation when it comes to naming pet dogs.
The name "Bogey" can also be nicknamed "Bogeyman" or "Buzz" to "Buzzie." Others also repeat the name if it is only one syllable, such as "Jack" to "Jack-Jack," or just repeat the last syllable like "Mojo" to "Mojo Jojo."
Depending on how your dog will react to these nicknames will help you decide if you should continue calling them with it or not.
Another essential thing to consider when naming your dog is if it will sound offensive or embarrassing, especially to other people who might hear it.
Some people mistakenly name their dogs with such terms since it sounds cool, only to find out they mean something else.
In addition, sure, you do not want to shout your dog's name in the neighborhood or the front of your vet if you name them something so embarrassing and insulting. And most importantly, any of these name ideas may also disrespect your fur buddy.
You can also get inspiration from their personality when thinking of the most suitable name.
A good example is the name "Chaser." You can use it if your dog loves to run and chase around. The names "Cotton" and "Snow" are also popular, especially for white Shih Tzu, pomeranian, and other dog breeds, as they resemble one.
Lastly, the most crucial thing once you finally decide on a name is to stick with it. Avoid changing your dog's name, mainly if they have already used it.
Similar to humans, names last for eternity. That is why you need to come up with the name you should not regret giving your dog. You can even imprint it on a furryroyal puppy dog painting as a sign that it will be the name your dog will live by throughout its lifetime.
