{"id":3431,"date":"2016-03-29T09:13:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T09:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=3431"},"modified":"2024-01-08T07:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T07:33:45","slug":"how-to-decide-on-the-name-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/choosing-your-pet\/pet-names\/how-to-decide-on-the-name-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to decide on the name for your dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"category\">\n<p class=\"txt\">Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some dog owners use the animal\u2019s breed as a source of name inspiration. For example, a German Shepherd could have a German name, a Shih Tzu could have a Chinese name.<\/li>\n<li>Use a name inspired by the dog\u2019s physical characteristics. A Dalmatian could be \u201cDot\u201d or \u201cDotty\u201d, and a Poodle could be \u201cCurly.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>You can also draw inspiration from your hobbies. You can name a dog after your favourite pop stars, cheese, Renaissance artists, popular composers, wine, whatever you\u2019re into!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/001-98.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/001-98.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/001-98-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>What\u2019s in a name:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure to choose a name that you (and your family) will like. Remember you will be using the name for a long time, so it should be something that you like and are comfortable using.<\/li>\n<li>Do not give your dog a name that is somehow embarrassing or offensive. Steer clear of curse words, rude slang, insults, or racial and cultural slurs. Calling a dog \u201cPoopface\u201d in the park is just embarrassing.<\/li>\n<li>Renaming older dogs can be confusing for them. If you really REALLY want to give your dog a new name, make sure that it\u2019s new name sounds very similar to the old name (unless it\u2019s name is Poopface).<\/li>\n<li>In general, avoid naming your dog after a relative or a close friend. This might offend the person. The dog wouldn\u2019t really care, but might come running to you if you were talking to a similarly named relative or friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/002-108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/002-108.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/002-108-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>Sounds about right:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">One-or two-syllable names are ideal. This could save you the pain of having to call your dog with a seven-syllable name every time it runs away from you at the park or when you are calling it to come inside the house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/003-122.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/003-122.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/003-122-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Avoid dog names that sound a lot like training commands. For example, Joe or Bo sounds a lot like \u201cno.\u201d Giving your dog a name that sounds similar to a training command might end up confusing it. Imagine having your dog stop in its tracks or cower whenever you yell \u201cJoe\u201d! Common training commands include sit, down, fetch, stay, or heel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Should you choose a long name, for example, Lord Hubert Snufflepants, have a one- or two-syllable nickname that you can easily use. Lord Hubert Snufflepants could always be \u201cHub\u201d or \u201cSnuffle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Trying out the new name for a couple of days is ideal, if your dog responds to it\u2019s new name well then your work is done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3435 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/004-116.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/004-116.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/004-116-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some ideas to get the ball rolling: Some dog owners use the animal\u2019s breed as a source of name inspiration. For example, a German Shepherd could have a German name, a Shih Tzu could have a Chinese name. Use a name inspired by the dog\u2019s physical characteristics. 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