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by: AllisonThompson
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When trying to choose the right name for your new dog you can if you want call them anything that you want. There are literally hundreds of different names a person can choose from for their dog, however not all of them are really suitable. Below we provide you with some guidelines which will help selecting the right name for your dog that much easier. But it is important to remember that a name that you may find suitable for your dog may not sit right with another. However we provide you with some guidelines to use when trying to figure out the right name for your dog.

1. It is important that when selecting a name for your dog you go for one that is not only easy to say but pronounce as well. If you choose a name which your dog finds difficult to understand when you say it just imagine how difficult you will find it to train them. Therefore select a name that is not only easy to say and once it has chosen and you have got your dog at home you need repeat it over and over again each day. Also by selecting a name that is difficult to pronounce or say will make those times when you are trying to maintain control over your dog much more difficult and stressful.

2. It is important that you only give your dog one name and never two as you would with a person. Any dog that has more than one name can become easily confused and so training and controlling the animal will also be more difficult. Therefore only provide them with one name and an easy one which they will in turn find easy to remember.

3. Never select a name for your dog that sounds like a command. So avoid names that sound like "heel", "jump" or "kill". Unfortunately a dog whose name sounds like a command can become easily confused when you are carrying out their training. This is because they will not know what is their name and what it is they should be responding to.

4. It is best that you choose a name which contains one or two syllables. We have a number of dogs all we short and easy to remember names including Taz, Heff, Jack and Jodie. Plus choosing names that contain one or two syllables actually makes it much easier for the dog to learn.

5. Never select a name for your dog that has a negative meaning to it. Unfortunately when you say such names you may well find that the tone it is said in is negative also. Remember it won't just be you calling them there may be others as well.

6. Also avoid names that could be embarrassing or are simply out of the question. Remember that dogs are very intelligent and they just may begin to realize that the name chosen is not really appealing and they will soon pick up on any negative feelings from you.

7. Finally after you have chosen a name for your dog and you start to use it then don't start changing it. By using one name and then changing to another could leave your dog in a complete state of confusion and they may end up not knowing if they are coming or going.

But at the end of the day when it comes to choosing a name for your dog you should make it as much fun as possible. Also don't forget to get every body involved that will be in contact with the animal on a regular basis. But keeping the above guidelines in mind will ensure that the name you choose for your dog is absolutely perfect for them.

About the Author

After owning several different breeds of dogs, Mark and Allison Thompson have set up a website that provides you with everything you need to know about caring for man's best friend. Therefore if you would like to learn more then please go to Healthy Pets Are Happy Pets

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