How To Choose Your Dog's Name

Article Title: How To Choose Your Dog's Name
Author: Bart LeToad

One of best things about buying a new puppy and owning a dog is
the fun you can have with your family in choosing a name. If
your pet dog is going to be just a family pet and you have no
intentions of trying to train them to be a show dog. I
personally like to stick with simple, one syllable names. Your
dog is going to learn several voice commands during its
lifetime, and it's always best to keep their names simple. For
example, I personally have three dogs and their names are Norm,
Bob and Gus. Now if you decide that your dog is going to be a
show dog, there's a little bit more to consider when choosing a
name.

Usually, if you have purchased your dog from a reputable
kennel, the name of the kennel becomes the first part of your
dog's name. An example of that would be something like
Pendergrass Norm. If you break your dog yourself and obviously
you would want to use your own kennel name. Keep in mind that
the AKC also known as American kennel club does not allow
duplicate names. So you will want to be as original as
possible. If for some odd reason, you have selected a name that
is already in use. They will ask you to change your dog's name.

If you decide to go the show dog route, you'll want to pick as
flamboyant and original name is possible to attract attention
to your dog during the show. This will reduce the chance of you
duplicating another dog's name. A good example of this would be
something like Pendergrass Liberty Bell, and then when your dog
is at home rather than calling at Pendergrass Liberty Bell. You
can do shorten it down to Bell. That keeps it simple for you as
well as your dog.

Now, if your dog just going to be the everyday family pet. Like
I mentioned before, single syllable names are the best route to
go. I base this on the training that you and your dog will
receive in the commands they will have to learn. A name like
Gus or Bob is easy for the dog to remember and recognize just
like the commands they will learn such as sit, stay, come and
heel. Have fun with picking a name, used people names, if you
want to. Some folks like to name their dogs after their
favorite beverage. Others like to name their dog based on their
dog personality. Our dog norm got his name because he reminded
us of Norm on the show Cheers.

You now know the basics of naming a dog in with these helpful
tips should be a will choose a name that will suit your pet.
Not only at home, but in the ring.

About The Author: For more information on dogs and
http://www.pet-super-store.com/dog-supplies.php, please visit
our site http://www.pet-super-store.com/dog-supplies.php

.

__,_._,___