Of course, everyone who brings home a cute cuddly puppy wants a cute name for the family pet. Everyone will have a different idea for a name, all of which are cute dog names. However, choosing a name for your puppy is not a decision you should take lightly. You should take some time to get to know the puppy before finally giving it a name.
Some of the points you should consider in the naming process are:
– The sex of the dog. This is important because you don’t want to give a male dog a female name or vice versa. If you’re not sure, turn the puppy over to see if he has a scrotum between his hind legs. If so, then you know to think of names for male dogs.
– The size of the dog. This does not mean the size of the puppy as it is when you bring it home because all puppies are small dogs. What you have to consider is the size the dog will be when fully grown. Giving a chihuahua a name like Goliath can be fun, but it could also be a reflection of making others think you’re making fun of the dog’s size. You should also avoid using names that are childish and that your dog will outgrow in no time. A Husky puppy may be fluffy, but he doesn’t stay that way for long.
– Character. Your dog’s name could be a possible character reference. Naming the dog Killer or Attacker, for example, leads everyone to think that it is a vicious dog. On the other hand, a guard dog should not have the name of Pookie or Maggie. You should take some time to research the characteristics of the dog breed and observe how it behaves before deciding on a name.
– Easy to listen. Experts recommend using nouns with consonants, like “k.” “t” and “d”. Dogs can hear these consonants above all other sounds, so using a name with these letters will make it easier to train the dog to recognize her name. Keep the name short so it’s easy to say. When you’re outside, your dog will hear you call him much more easily if it’s a short name of just one or two syllables. In the case of purebred, registered dogs, even though they have a long name for registration, you can shorten it to one that is easy to say. Above all, you should not choose a name that you will be embarrassed about when you have to call the dog when other people are around.
– Stick to the Name. Once you pick a name, stick with it and don’t change your mind after a few weeks. At this point, the dog probably knows his name and will be confused when you start calling him by another name.
– Do not confuse with training words. Think about the words you’ll need to use when training your dog, such as sit, fetch, come, and stay. Try not to choose a name that sounds similar to one of these words. If you do, you will likely encounter training difficulties because the dog will not be able to hear the differences in sounds.