Naming Your Dog - Useful Tips to Consider

Adopted a new puppy or dog? Confused about what to name it? Or maybe you adopted it so it already has a name that you want to change. Don't worry, just read this article to understand how to choose the right name for your dog. This is very important as your dog has to deal with it its entire life. Remember that whenever and whatever you name your dog, it takes time for it to get used to it, so you have to be a little patient.

Whether you are changing your dog's name or naming it for the first time you should take into account the following points:

To make it easy for your dog, choose a name that is short and easy for it to understand. Professional breeders have long names for their dogs but they usually shorten it to make it easy to understand and pronounce.

Avoid naming your new dog after an acquaintance. Some people could mind sharing their name with your dog. If you have to, then ask for their permission before finalizing the name. 
To avoid confusion your dog's name shouldn't sound like a command. For example if you are naming your dog 'Sitika', it would sit every time it's called. Please do not use a name that sounds like a command. 
Don't choose a name that embarrasses you when called in public. You could figure out yourself what kind of names those would be. 
Common names for your dog like, 'Fido' can be like an invitation to thieves. Thieves have been successful in cases where the dogs had common names. 
To make naming your dog more fun, try naming it after its looks.  
After you have named your dog, use it often so that it becomes familiar with it. 
Using your dog's name rudely or loudly (in a harsh tone) may create a negative psychological effect on it and it may react negatively when called. So be calm and polite when calling your dog.

 
Keeping these points in mind would help you in giving your dog a good name. Remember the efforts you put in naming your dog are well worth it.

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