The sky is the limit when it comes to naming your new puppy.
Some folks tend to use old reliable names such as Fido and Rover, but the latest trend is to give your puppy a human name. No matter which you decide on, choose one that fits the dog.
Rule one of choosing a name for your new puppy is to pick one that suits the dog. If you have a people-loving mutt, you don’t want to name the dog Killer. That’s why you should not pick out a name for your puppy until he or she has had a little time in your home. The dog’s personality traits will quickly lead you to the right name.
Keep in mind that the general sound and rhythm of the puppy’s name is important. It will be used over and over again, so choose a name that is easy to pronounce. If you choose a longer name such as Callie May November (yes, this is a real name for a real dog), you will most likely call the dog Callie.
It is important that your dog is able to recognize his or her name. Two or three syllable names are generally best.
When choosing a name for a puppy, try to avoid names that sound like commands. For example, naming the dog Joe could become confusing because it sounds like the “no” command.
It is important to think ahead when naming a puppy. Do you really want to have a 125-pound dog named Muffin, Cupcake, Donut, Cutie, Teenie or Sweetie?
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a puppy name is the fact that you will be shouting it out in public. You probably won’t get strange looks if you are calling for Sami, but you might find that people look at you strangely when you begin shouting for Fufu.
Over the past few years, Max has been the most popular name choice for male dogs.
Other popular male names include Rocky, Buddy, Bailey, Jake, Charlie, Jack, Cody, Duke, Harley, Bear, Ben and Tucker.
Bella, Molly, Lucy, Maggie, Sophie, Sadie, Chloe, Bailey, Zoe, Abby, Ginger, Sasha and Lily are popular names for female dogs.
If you tend to let the puppy’s personality traits help you with the task of choosing a name, some choices might be Puddles, Cuddles, Biscuit, Hooch, Frisky, Dancer, Prancer, Wrinkles or Dreamer.
Naming your new puppy should not be a chore. It should be fun choosing a name that both you and your dog can live with. Get the family in on the act. It is often amazing what names children come up with.
Once you do finally choose a name for your puppy, it is important to use it often so that the dog gets used to it. Use the name in a positive manner so that the dog does not relate being in trouble to his or her name being called. The idea is to make the dog want to come to you when his or her name is called.
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