What Should I Call My Dog?

After the thoughtful decision of choosing a dog breed has been made, this is a question asked by many new dog owners!

There are many names to choose from as dog names come from traditional ‘human names’ as well as lots of creative and unusual names.

Some people give their dogs names that reflect their physical appearance. Or maybe give them names they hope their dogs will live up to, like Brains or Growler. There is no evidence that this is an effective way of building a dog’s character.

When a dog is trained they will (hopefully) respond to their name and/or nickname. Calling a pet Snuggle Monster in the privacy of your own home may be fun and cute but when he’s run off in the park and you’re hollering to get him back…

There are no rules on naming dogs as long as you are happy with and your dog learns to recognise their own name. A shorter name may be easier for your dog to learn.

It is nice to involve children in naming a new pet and a good way to get them talking about how they will look after it.