After bringing your furry four-legged companion home, the first fun part to enjoy with her/him is to find a name for your dog. Naming your dog is important because it will add more colors to her/his personality. It will show others how the dog is; for example, people’s reaction will be different upon hearing a dog name like Killer, than what they give upon hearing a dog name like Buddy. Female dog names too can invite a variety of reactions.
How to Choose a Perfect Dog Name
Short and Sweet – Keeping a short and sweet name which is easy to say is better than something extraordinary and difficult to remember (for others). It will also be good for you as you will call your dog many times in the coming years, during which you will also want her/him to come to you quickly.
Show dogs generally have two names, one of which is a show name and the other is a name by which the dog is called every day. In that case, the show name is unique, usually long and represents pedigree, while the everyday name is shorter and simple.
If you want to find a dog name which is long but unique and cool, find one which will be simpler to say when it is shortened.
Names Having Two Words
Experts say that it is ideal to choose a dog name having 2 words.
Usually dog training commands contain only one word like “Sit”, “Come”, “Down”, “Stand”, etc. So, if the name contains two words, the dog can differentiate easily between a command and his/her name.
Also consider choosing a name starting with a hard/stop consonant. Dogs find it easy to understand hard consonants. So if the name starts with a hard consonant, you can catch the dog’s attention quicker.
A Unique Name
Try to choose a unique name for your dog, which doesn’t resemble the name of a family member, or anyone who frequents your home. If the dog’s name is similar to someone we meet regularly, the dog will be confused and think that you are calling that person, when you actually want to call the dog. For this you will have to research a little about female or male dog names.
Have Family Fun while Choosing the Dog Name
Rather than only you keep scratching your head to choose the dog name, it will be fun if the whole family is involved in the process. That also makes everyone feel interested in the dog and accept her/him in the household.
And when the name is chosen collectively like this, everyone will keep calling the dog consistently, which is important for the dog. This is similar to our language, as when we say “mango”, others know what we mean, because we all consistently use that word for the same thing.
Primary Name in Positive Context
Choose the primary name of the dog in a positive context. This will make the dog associate her/his name with positive outcomes, like rewards.
Some people make a mistake to call the dog name while punishing or scolding her/him. If this happens regularly, the dog will associate the name with negative things. In that case, s/he will run away and try to hide upon hearing the name.
Excellent Dog Names
Take your own time in naming your dog. Observe her/his habits and temperament by getting attached to her/him. Know the various aspects of her/his personality, like:
Once you understand your new furry friend in full in this way, finding a perfect name for her/him will be an automatic process, rather than easy!
